Cricket Jun 27, 2026

England Cricket: James Coles earns first England T20 call-up as Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox recalled to squad for India series

👤
By Admin
Sports Journalist
England Cricket: James Coles earns first England T20 call-up as Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox recalled to squad for India series

All-rounder James Coles has been called up by England for the first time after being named in the 17-man squad for the T20I series against India.

, and features in the international set up for the first time at 21 after becoming Sussex's youngest ever first-class debutant at just 16 years and 157 days.

The squad also includes recalls for Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood, who were not included in the 2026 T20 World Cup squad in February, while Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are unavailable due to injury.

England national selector, Marcus North, said: "James Coles is an exciting addition and has earned his place following his performances with the England Lions and in T20 competitions here and abroad during the past 12 months.

"We have selected a larger squad to accommodate for the fact that this series will begin shortly after the Test series against New Zealand is due to conclude which allows us to be flexible."

Harry Brook (Yorkshire - Captain), Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Sonny Baker (Hampshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), James Coles (Sussex), Jordan Cox (Essex), Sam Curran (Surrey), Liam Dawson (Hampshire), Will Jacks (Surrey), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Phil Salt (Lancashire), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), Luke Wood (Lancashire)

Watch India's white-ball tour of England, from July 1-19, live on Your Site. .

Tags:

cricket news

Share this article

Related Posts

Ben Stokes: England captain delivers 'magical' moments that gain respect, says Stuart Broad

Ben Stokes: England captain delivers 'magical' moments that gain respect, says Stuart Broad

Two hundred and fifty Test wickets. England rescued from the brink of defeat. And another chapter written in the legend of Ben Stokes.Day two of the s...

Ireland secure shock win for first-ever Women's T20 World Cup victory but West Indies still progress to semi-finals

Ireland secure shock win for first-ever Women's T20 World Cup victory but West Indies still progress to semi-finals

Ireland secured their first win at a Women's T20 World Cup as they beat semi-final hopefuls West Indies by six wickets with 11 balls to spare in Brist...

England vs New Zealand: Stuart Broad believes Black Caps can put series to bed with strong day four performance in series-deciding Test

England vs New Zealand: Stuart Broad believes Black Caps can put series to bed with strong day four performance in series-deciding Test

Stuart Broad believes New Zealand can "put the game to bed" against England on day four of the series-deciding third Test after they opened up a comma...

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Danni Wyatt-Hodge helps England remain unbeaten as they end New Zealand's reign

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Danni Wyatt-Hodge helps England remain unbeaten as they end New Zealand's reign

Danni Wyatt-Hodge put on a batting masterclass to help England remain unbeaten and send defending champions New Zealand home with a brilliant win at T...

Ben Stokes: England Test captain undergoes successful surgery on eye injury suffered after being struck by a cricket ball

Ben Stokes: England Test captain undergoes successful surgery on eye injury suffered after being struck by a cricket ball

England Test captain Ben Stokes has undergone successful surgery on an eye injury he suffered after being struck by a cricket ball earlier this month....

The Ashes: Jacob Bethell hailed as 'future of England cricket' after delivering on supreme talent with first Test century

The Ashes: Jacob Bethell hailed as 'future of England cricket' after delivering on supreme talent with first Test century

Jacob Bethell evoked memories of David Gower with his stylish, yet composed, maiden Test century at No 3 for England in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney...