Fixtures: The highly anticipated cricket series between England and Australia is set to kick off in September 2024. The tour, which includes both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), promises thrilling cricket action. Here’s everything you need to know about the fixtures, squads, and key updates for this exciting series.
Fixtures
The England vs Australia series will feature three T20 Internationals and five One Day Internationals. Below is the detailed schedule:
| Format | Date | Venue | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | September 11 | The Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 6.30 PM |
| T20I | September 13 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 6.30 PM |
| T20I | September 15 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 2.30 PM |
| ODI | September 19 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 12.30 PM |
| ODI | September 21 | Headingley, Leeds | 11.00 AM |
| ODI | September 24 | Seat Unique Riverside, Durham | 12.30 PM |
| ODI | September 27 | Lord’s, London | 12.30 PM |
| ODI | September 29 | The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol | 11.00 AM |
Squads
England’s ODI squad will be strengthened with the inclusion of Test players. Batsmen Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, and Jamie Smith, along with bowlers Olly Stone and Matthew Potts, will join the team following the end of the Sri Lanka series in south London.
England Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (c) | Captain, Wicketkeeper |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| Gus Atkinson | Bowler |
| Jacob Bethell | Batsman/Spinner |
| Brydon Carse | Bowler |
| Jordan Cox | Batsman/Wicketkeeper |
| Ben Duckett | Batsman |
| Josh Hull | Bowler |
| Will Jacks | All-rounder |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| Matthew Potts | Bowler |
| Adil Rashid | Spinner |
| Phil Salt (c, wk) | Captain, Wicketkeeper |
| Jamie Smith | Batsman |
| Olly Stone | Bowler |
| Reece Topley | Bowler |
| John Turner | Bowler |
Australia Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | Captain |
| Sean Abbott | Bowler |
| Alex Carey (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Cooper Connolly | All-rounder |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler |
| Cameron Green | All-rounder |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batsman |
| Aaron Hardie | All-rounder |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Travis Head | Batsman |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Batsman |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Matthew Short | Batsman |
| Steven Smith | Batsman |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Spinner |
Key Updates
- Injuries and Replacements:
- On August 15, 2024, Spencer Johnson was ruled out of the T20I series due to a side-strain, and Sean Abbott was named as his replacement.
- Jos Buttler was ruled out of the T20I series on September 5, 2024, due to a calf injury, and Phil Salt was announced as the new captain.
- Nathan Ellis was ruled out due to a hamstring injury on September 6, 2024.
- On September 15, Jos Buttler was also ruled out of the ODI series, with Harry Brook named as the ODI captain. Josh Hull was ruled out due to a quad injury, and Liam Livingstone was added to the ODI squad.
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