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Jordan Cox earns an England recall following his outstanding performance in The Hundred where he topped the run charts. The 24-year-old wicketkeeper batter will be looking to improve his international record after a slow start. Jacob Bethell has been appointed captain for the Ireland series, making him the youngest men's team skipper in England's history. The squad also includes newcomer Sonny Baker who receives his first call-up for both the Ireland T20Is and South Africa ODIs.

Key Points: Jordan Cox Recalled to England T20I Squad After The Hundred

  • Jordan Cox scored 367 runs in The Hundred with 173.93 strike rate
  • Jacob Bethell becomes youngest England men's captain at 21
  • Cox seeks to translate domestic form to international stage
  • Pacer Sonny Baker receives maiden England call-up
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Jordan Cox recalled to England squad for Ireland T20I series

England recall Jordan Cox for Ireland T20Is after his record-breaking The Hundred season. Jacob Bethell named youngest-ever men's captain.

"Jacob Bethell has impressed with his leadership qualities ever since he has been with the England squads - Luke Wright"

London, September 3

Young Jordan Cox has been included in the three-match T20I series against Ireland in Dublin scheduled to start from September 17 in Malahide.

Cox was the highest run getter of the recently concluded The Hundred. In nine matches, he has scored 367 runs with an average of 61.16 and a staggering strike rate of 173.93, and made three half-centuries.

The 24-year-old wicketkeeper batter has played two T20Is, both against West Indies in 2024, but in those games, his numbers did not impress. Cox has played a total of five international games so far, and the start has not been so great. After a solid The Hundred, Cox will be keen to showcase similar numbers on the international front.

Jacob Bethell has been named skipper for the tour of Ireland, with Harry Brook rested for the three-match T20I series.

"Jacob Bethell has impressed with his leadership qualities ever since he has been with the England squads and the series against Ireland will provide him with the opportunity to further develop those skills on the international stage," England men's selector Luke Wright was quoted in a statement from England Cricket, as per the official website of ICC.

Bethell, 21, is set to become the youngest England men's team captain. The current holder of the feat is Monty Bowden, who captained England at 23 years old and 144 days in a Test against South Africa in Cape Town back in 1888/89.

Pacer Sonny Baker has received his maiden call-up to the England squad for the ODI series against South Africa as well as the Ireland T20Is.

England squad for Ireland T20Is: Jacob Bethell (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood, Jordan Cox.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Bethell as captain at just 21! That's some confidence from the selectors. England really investing in young leadership. Hope he handles the pressure well in Dublin.
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Ananya R
Interesting to see England testing their bench strength against Ireland. Good opportunity for players like Cox and Baker to prove themselves before bigger series.
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Michael C
Honestly, I'm not sure about dropping Brook for this series. He needs match practice too. But I guess they're managing workload ahead of bigger tournaments.
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Priya S
Cox's domestic form has been outstanding! Hope he gets proper batting position this time. Sometimes young players get shuffled around too much in the lineup.
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David E
Good to see England building depth. Ireland series might seem like a smaller assignment but these games are crucial for developing bench strength for World Cups.

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