England cricket news: Crane called up and Archer rested for Pakistan tri-series
The England cricket squad for the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan has been announced, featuring the return of Mason Crane after an eight-year absence. The team is preparing for the series while managing player injuries and resting key personnel.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mason Crane has played one Test and two T20s for England
Cricket Correspondent Published 1 October 2026, 11:00 BST Updated 9 hours ago Leg-spinner Mason Crane could play for England for the first time in eight years after being recalled for the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan.
The 29-year-old won his only Test cap against Australia in Sydney in 2018 and is now given an opportunity in the series which also involves Sri Lanka next month.
Crane, who also played two T20 internationals in 2017, could also push his case in the fight to be England's number one spinner in Test cricket.
Sam Curran and Adil Rashid both return after injuries, and uncapped pair James Coles and Henry Crocombe are included.
Jos Buttler is out with the hamstring injury he sustained last week, while Jacob Bethell is continuing his recovery from knee surgery.
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