England cricket squads: Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe called up for Sri Lanka series
England has called up uncapped players Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe for the upcoming white-ball cricket series against Sri Lanka. The squad selection follows strong domestic performances in the Vitality Blast and The Hundred.
Why it matters
This selection reflects the national team's strategy to integrate high-performing domestic talent into the international white-ball setup.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Aneurin Donald helped Trent Rockets get to the final of the Hundred
England have named the uncapped Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe in their squads for the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
Derbyshire opener Donald has been included in the 16-player squad for the three-match T20 series, while Sussex seamer Crocombe makes the 16-man line-up for the three one-day internationals.
Donald scored 489 runs in 12 matches captaining Derbyshire Falcons in the Vitality Blast and hit the most sixes in this year's competition with 37.
He also helped Trent Rockets to the final of the Hundred, which the 29-year-old's side lost to Manchester Super Giants.
Crocombe, 24, has taken hat-tricks in his past two County Championship matches and has three five-wicket hauls this season.
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