Donald and Crocombe get England white-ball call-ups
England have handed uncapped call-ups to Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe in their white-ball squads for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, with Donald named in the T20 squad and Crocombe included for the one-day internationals. National selector Marcus North said both had earned selection through strong domestic form, highlighting the significance of the sides continuing to blood emerging talent ahead of a busy international calendar.
Donald, a batter, has impressed for Derbyshire in the Vitality Blast and helped Trent Rockets reach the Hundred final, while seamer Crocombe has been closely watched throughout the summer. Elsewhere, all-rounder Jacob Bethell has had successful knee surgery and is aiming to return for the white-ball series against Australia in November, while Durham's Brydon Carse misses out on both squads after being dropped from the second Test against Pakistan following a brief arrest outside a Derby nightclub on 22 August.
- Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe earn first England white-ball call-ups.
- Jacob Bethell recovering from knee surgery, targets Australia series return.
- Brydon Carse omitted after nightclub arrest incident during Pakistan Test series.