Ben Stokes, England’s Test captain, will miss the India tour and the 2025 Champions Trophy due to a hamstring injury sustained during the third Test against New Zealand earlier this month. The 33-year-old’s absence is a significant setback, as he remains one of England’s most impactful players across formats. Stokes is not expected to recover in time for the five-match T20I series, three-match ODI series in India, or the Champions Trophy.
Meanwhile, England have announced squads for the India tour and the Champions Trophy, with Joe Root returning to the ODI setup for the first time since the ICC Men’s World Cup in November 2023. Root’s inclusion bolsters England’s batting lineup as they prepare for key limited-overs assignments.
The T20I series against India begins on January 22, followed by the ODI series from February 6 to February 12. Both squads are led by Jos Buttler, who continues as England’s white-ball captain. Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Adil Rashid also feature in both squads, adding depth and experience to the bowling attack.
England’s ODI and Champions Trophy Squad:
Jos Buttler (Captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
England’s T20I Squad:
Jos Buttler (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
With Stokes sidelined, England will look to their experienced players, including Root and Buttler, to step up during these crucial series.
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