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England has announced its white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. The big news is Zak Crawley earning his first-ever call-up to the T20I side. There are also recalls for all-rounders Sam Curran and Liam Dawson in the ODI squad. However, several key players like Jofra Archer will be rested for the T20I leg of the tour.

Key Points: Zak Crawley Earns Maiden England T20I Call-Up for New Zealand Tour

  • Zak Crawley earns his first T20I selection after playing Test and ODI cricket for England
  • All-rounders Sam Curran and Liam Dawson receive call-ups for the ODI squad
  • Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith and Jofra Archer will be rested for the T20I series
  • Seamer Saqib Mahmood misses the tour after undergoing minor knee surgery
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Crawley earns first T20I call-up, England announces white-ball squad for NZ tour

Zak Crawley receives his first England T20I call-up as selectors name squads for the white-ball tour of New Zealand, with Ben Duckett and Jofra Archer rested.

"Crawley has received his first call-up to the IT20 squad, having previously represented England at the Test and ODI level. - ECB Announcement"

London, September 23

England batter Zak Crawley earned his maiden T20I call-up as England announced their squad for the white-ball tour to New Zealand starting from October 18 onwards.

The Three Lions will play three T20I matches against the Black Caps, followed by a three-match ODI series.

Crawley has received his first call-up to the IT20 squad, having previously represented England at the Test and ODI level.

In the ODI squad, there are call-ups for all-rounders Sam Curran and Liam Dawson. Lancashire seamer Luke Wood has also been added after impressing in IT20 cricket for England.

Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith and fast bowler Jofra Archer will be rested for the T20I series.

Lancashire seamer Saqib Mahmood misses the New Zealand tour after undergoing minor knee surgery.

Against New Zealand:

ODI squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood

T20I squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see Harry Brook as captain. He's young but has shown great maturity. Hope this tour gives him good leadership experience before bigger tournaments.
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Michael C
Surprised to see Jofra Archer rested for T20Is. He's just returned from injury and needs match practice. Hope this doesn't affect his World Cup preparations.
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Ananya R
Good to see Luke Wood getting recognition. He's been consistent in domestic cricket. New Zealand conditions will test his bowling skills properly. All the best to the team! 👍
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Sarah B
The squad looks balanced but I'm concerned about the spin department. Only Adil Rashid as the main spinner? New Zealand pitches might need more spin options.
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Vikram M
As an Indian cricket fan, it's interesting to watch England's team building for future tournaments. Their bench strength is impressive. Hope our BCCI selectors are taking notes! 😄

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