Jofra Archer is in England’s provisional T20 World Cup squad for the 2025 tournament in India and Sri Lanka, despite missing lead-up matches due to injury.

Jofra Archer is included in England’s provisional 15-man T20 World Cup squad for the 2025 tournament in India and Sri Lanka, despite recovering from a side strain that kept him out of the final two Ashes Tests. He will miss the lead-up matches in Sri Lanka, where Brydon Carse will replace him. Fast bowler Josh Tongue earns his first white-ball call-up after strong performances in the Ashes and the Hundred. Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is omitted due to poor form in the Ashes, with Jos Buttler and Phil Salt handling wicketkeeping duties. Captain Harry Brook leads a squad blending experience and youth, aiming for a top-two finish in Group C to advance. The tournament begins February 8 in Mumbai.