England’s selectors have named a 16-man squad for the T20I Tri-Series in Australia and New Zealand next month, which includes suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes.
Prime Ministers XI v England, Friday February 2, Manuka Oval, Canberra (7.15pm Local Time)
Australia v England, Wednesday February 7, Blundstone Arena, Hobart (7.40pm Local Time)
Australia v England, Saturday February 10, MCG, Melbourne (7.20pm Local Time)
New Zealand v England, Tuesday February 13, Westpac Stadium, Wellington (7.00pm Local Time)
New Zealand v England, Sunday February 18, Seddon Park, Hamilton (7.00pm Local Time)
IT20 Final, Wednesday February 21, Eden Park, Auckland (7.00pm Local Time)
However, the Durham man’s availability is subject to any relevant legal or disciplinary developments in relation to the incident outside a Bristol nightclub in September, which prompted the ECB to suspend him for the Ashes.
Unlike Bairstow and Ali, Joe Root and Dawid Malan will not be rested, with Whitaker adding: “We felt it was important for Dawid Malan and Joe Root, who have had an intense period of Test cricket over the past few months, to play in the series and continue to develop their T20 experience and skills.”
