England Announce Squads for Australia Series with Fresh Faces

England has called up five uncapped players for their T20 series against Australia, with additional new names included in the ODI squad. Key players Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali have been left out. Jos Buttler will captain both squads, and England aims to leverage their new talent amidst experienced players.

England has announced its squads for the upcoming T20 and ODI series against Australia, featuring five uncapped players in the T20 lineup. The move marks a significant shift as the England and Wales Cricket Board aims to infuse fresh talent into the team.

Notably, seasoned players Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali have been excluded from both squads. However, rising stars like Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Matthew Potts, and Jamie Smith have been named in the ODI squad, alongside their experienced teammates who recently played against Sri Lanka.

The England team will be led by Jos Buttler for both formats. The series kicks off with the T20 matches on September 11, followed by the ODI series starting on September 19. Key additions include seamers Josh Hull, Jacob Bethell, and John Turner, bolstering England's bowling options.

(With inputs from agencies.)