The England cricket team has finalized its squad for the upcoming one-day international (ODI) tri-series scheduled to take place in Pakistan later this month. The selection includes the return of leg-spinner Mason Crane, who earns his first call-up in nearly eight years. Alongside Crane, Adil Rashid and Sam Curran have been recalled to the side following their recovery from recent injuries.

While the squad sees several returning players, key personnel will be absent. Jofra Archer has been rested for the duration of the series, and Jos Buttler will not travel with the team as he continues to recover from a hamstring tear. The tournament, which also features Sri Lanka, is viewed as a strategic preparation period ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup. The teams are set to compete in a round-robin format, with matches held in Islamabad and the final scheduled for October 31 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

There is a minor discrepancy regarding the scope of the tournament in the reporting. While BBC Sport focuses on the series against Pakistan, both Sky Sports and The Guardian clarify that the event is a tri-series involving Sri Lanka as the third competing nation. The team is expected to depart for Islamabad on October 15.