Duckett Sits Out, Curran Steps In for England’s South Africa and Ireland Tours

On Friday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) revealed updates to its men’s team rosters for the forthcoming T20I series against South Africa and Ireland.

Opening batsman Ben Duckett will be resting during the three-match T20I series against South Africa, set to commence on September 10. Currently, South Africa is leading 2-0 in the ongoing three-match One-Day International series, with one match left.

All-rounder Sam Curran has been included in both England T20I squads for the series against South Africa and Ireland.

Additionally, fast bowler Matthew Potts has been released from the squad facing Ireland, permitting him to play for Durham in the Rothesay County Championship.

England Updated Squad for South Africa T20Is

• Harry Brook (C)
• Rehan Ahmed
• Jofra Archer
• Tom Banton
• Jacob Bethell
• Jos Buttler
• Brydon Carse
• Sam Curran
• Liam Dawson
• Will Jacks
• Saqib Mahmood
• Jamie Overton
• Adil Rashid
• Phil Salt
• Jamie Smith
• Luke Wood

England Updated Squad for Ireland T20Is

• Jacob Bethell (C)
• Rehan Ahmed
• Sonny Baker
• Tom Banton
• Jos Buttler
• Jordan Cox
• Sam Curran
• Liam Dawson
• Tom Hartley
• Will Jacks
• Saqib Mahmood
• Jamie Overton
• Adil Rashid
• Phil Salt
• Luke Wood

Published on September 5, 2025.