When does England’s tour of Australia start?

The first ODI is in Perth on November 13, 2026.

Is Jofra Archer playing the T20s in Australia?

No. Archer is in the ODI squad but rested for the T20Is.

England Squad for Australia Tour: Rew and Jack Called Up

By VSH Editorial Desk · Published October 13, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT · Last updated October 13, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT

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In brief

England named their squads for November’s white-ball tour of Australia on October 13. Jacob Bethell returns from a knee injury, while 18-year-old Thomas Rew and 21-year-old fast bowler Eddie Jack earn first international call-ups for the T20 series, BBC Sport reports.

Who is in England’s squad for Australia? Harry Brook captains both squads. The ODI group is close to full strength, with Jofra Archer back. For the five T20s, England rest Archer, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker and Ben Duckett ahead of the Test tour of South Africa, according to BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo.

Who are Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack?

Rew is a Somerset wicketkeeper-batter who captained England Under-19s to a World Cup final this year. If he plays before turning 19 on November 29, the BBC says he would be the youngest man to play for England against Australia. Jack is a Hampshire pace bowler.

England vs Australia 2026 schedule

ODIs: Perth (Nov 13), Adelaide (Nov 15), Hobart (Nov 18). T20Is: Melbourne (Nov 21), Gold Coast (Nov 24), Brisbane (Nov 27), Sydney (Nov 29), Canberra (Dec 2), per ESPNcricinfo.

Why is England resting players?

With the next ODI World Cup in southern Africa in 2027 and a Test series in South Africa in December, England are prioritising 50-over cricket and managing fast bowlers.

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Why it matters

The squads hint at England’s plans for the 2027 World Cup and the South Africa Test series.

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