Bairstow And Moeen Excluded From England's Squad For Australia Series

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Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali have been omitted from England's white-ball series squad, with five new players included. Jos Buttler is looking ahead by selecting Warwickshire all-rounders Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley for their first international appearances in the three-match T20 series against Australia next month.

Essex batter Jordan Cox, Hampshire seamer John Turner, and Leicestershire left-arm bowler Josh Hull have also been picked. These three will also participate in the five one-day internationals that follow. Bairstow and Moeen, who have been mainstays in England's white-ball squad for over a decade, might have played their last international games after being left out of this squad. Chris Jordan has also been overlooked.

Brydon Carse has been recalled to both squads after serving a betting ban, while Saqib Mahmood returns for the T20 series following an injury recovery. Buttler will be fit to play after overcoming a calf injury.

Marcus Trescothick will lead England for the first time against Australia as Matthew Mott's interim replacement. Mott departed in July after England's semi-final exit to eventual champions India in the T20 World Cup and failing to defend their 50-over world title in 2023.

The first match of the T20 series is scheduled for September 11 at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The selected squads are as follows:

England T20 squad to play Australia: Jos Buttler (captain), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, John Turner.

England ODI squad: Jos Buttler (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Reece Topley, John Turner.

World Cup winners Bairstow and Moeen could have made their final international appearances after being left out of the squad. Chris Jordan has also been overlooked.

Brydon Carse has been recalled for both squads after serving a betting ban. Saqib Mahmood returns for the T20 series after recovering from injury. Buttler will also be fit to feature after overcoming a calf injury.

The inclusion of these uncapped players marks a significant shift as England looks to build a new team dynamic under Trescothick’s leadership. This fresh approach aims to bring new energy and talent into the squad as they prepare for future challenges.