Stokes, Wood return for Pakistan ODIs
Ben Stokes and Mark Wood make their return to a 15-man England ODI squad that is set to play five ODIs against Pakistan.
Published : Aug 16, 2016 17:12 IST
England dropped struggling batsman James Vince for its one-day international series against Pakistan, it was announced today.
But it has recalled fit-again Durham duo Ben Stokes and Mark Wood into a 15-man squad which also features a call-up for Vince’s Hampshire team-mate Liam Dawson, yet to make his ODI debut.
Meanwhile fast bowler Steven Finn was not included after injuring his hamstring during England’s 10-wicket defeat by Pakistan in last week’s fourth Test at The Oval.
England one-day captain Eoin Morgan has been included despite not playing since breaking a finger batting for Middlesex on July 26.
Stokes has been sidelined with knee and calf injuries this season while Wood has undergone two ankle operations since last playing for England in a Test against Pakistan in Dubai in October.
Spin bowler Dawson made an impressive international debut against Sri Lanka at his Southampton home ground in July, taking three wickets in England’s eight-wicket win.
The five-match one-day series against Pakistan starts in Southampton on August 24.
England squad: Eoin Morgan (capt), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wkt), Liam Dawson, Chris Jordan, Alex Hales, Liam Plunket, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.
England v Pakistan ODI Fixtures
Aug 24: 1st ODI, Southampton
Aug 27: 2nd ODI, Lord’s
Aug 30: 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge
Sep 01: 4th ODI, Headingley
Sep 04: 5th ODI, Cardiff .