England Rest Archer for Australia T20Is; Teenager Thomas Rew Gets First Call-Up

By: Gameotics Editorial Team · Last updated: 15 Oct 2026 (IST)

Quick answer: England have named a full-strength ODI squad and an experimental T20I squad for their tour of Australia. Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue are rested from the T20Is, while 18-year-old Thomas Rew and 21-year-old Eddie Jack earn first call-ups. The 1st ODI is in Perth on 13 November.

England have named a full-strength ODI squad for their tour of Australia in November, along with a far more experimental T20I group.

Key Facts at a Glance

• 1st ODI: Perth, 13 November
• 1st T20I: MCG, 21 November
• Tour ends: Canberra, 2 December
• Rested from T20Is: Archer, Atkinson, Baker, Tongue
• First call-ups: Thomas Rew (18), Eddie Jack (21)
• Returning: Jacob Bethell; missing: Jos Buttler (hamstring surgery)

Who Is In and Who Is Out?

• Rested from the T20Is: Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue, ahead of December’s Test tour of South Africa.
• First call-ups: 18-year-old Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew and 21-year-old Hampshire fast bowler Eddie Jack.
• Returning: Jacob Bethell is back in both squads after a knee injury.
• Missing: Jos Buttler, after hamstring surgery.

When Does the Tour Start?

The 1st ODI is in Perth on 13 November. The 1st T20I is at the MCG on 21 November, and the tour ends in Canberra on 2 December.

ESPNcricinfo says England’s priority is the 2027 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which England players are rested for the Australia T20Is?
Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue, ahead of December’s Test tour of South Africa.

Who are England’s new call-ups?
Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew, 18, and Hampshire fast bowler Eddie Jack, 21.

When does England’s tour of Australia start?
With the 1st ODI in Perth on 13 November. The 1st T20I is at the MCG on 21 November and the tour ends in Canberra on 2 December.

Why is Jos Buttler missing?
He is recovering from hamstring surgery.

Sources

• BBC Sport, England squads for Australia: bbc.co.uk
• ESPNcricinfo, England rest Archer, Atkinson, Tongue: cricinfo.com

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Last updated: 15 Oct 2026 (IST).