England selectors have announced a 16-man squad for the five-match ODI series versus Australia starting in January.
1st ODI, Sunday January 14 vs Australia, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (2.20pm local time)
2nd ODI, Friday January 19 vs Australia, Gabba, Brisbane (1.20pm local time)
3rd ODI, Sunday January 21 vs Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (2.20pm local time)
4th ODI, Friday January 26 vs Australia, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (1.50pm local time)
5th ODI, Sunday January 28 vs Australia, Optus Stadium, Perth (11.20am local time)
Selectors were given clear guidance to name their strongest squad and have made their selections accordingly. The headlines news is that Alex Hales and Ben Stokes are included, though their involvement remains subject to any relevant legal or disciplinary developments in relation to an incident outside a Bristol nightclub in September.
“The core group of the squad have been involved at this level for at least the past two years and that consistency of selection has enabled us to build a cohesive squad that is playing some entertaining and winning cricket. I would like to wish captain Eoin Morgan, head coach Trevor Bayliss and the players every success during the series.”
