England have added Jordan Cox to their Men's IT20 squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.
The 24-year-old Essex batter is one of a number of exciting young players who will get their chance to impress on the international stage.
The squad, which was announced on the ECB website, will be led by Jacob Bethell, with many of the team's all-format stars rested for the upcoming Ashes series.
The call-up is a major boost for Cox, who has been in superb form for his county and recently impressed in The Hundred.
The series will be a great opportunity for him to prove his worth and show the selectors that he has what it takes to perform at the highest level.
A well-deserved call-up for Jordan Cox
The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been a consistent performer for Essex since joining the club from Kent two years ago.
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Cox has been a part of several England squads in the past, but injuries have prevented him from making a consistent impact.
His recent form, which saw him score over 300 runs and be named Player of the Year in The Hundred, has made it impossible for the selectors to ignore him.
He now gets his chance to prove his worth in the IT20 format and will be hoping to make a big impact in the series against Ireland.
The squad for the Ireland series
The England squad for the IT20 series against Ireland is a mix of youth and experience.
The squad, which will be led by Bethell, features a number of new faces, with many of the established players being rested for the upcoming Ashes series.
The series will be a great opportunity for the young players to prove themselves and show the selectors that they have what it takes to play for England.
The squad for the Ireland series is as follows:
IT20 Squad v Ireland:
- Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire) – Captain
- Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire)
- Sonny Baker (Hampshire)
- Tom Banton (Somerset)
- Jos Buttler (Lancashire)
- Liam Dawson (Hampshire)
- Tom Hartley (Lancashire)
- Will Jacks (Surrey)
- Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)
- Jamie Overton (Surrey)
- Matthew Potts (Durham)
- Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
- Phil Salt (Lancashire)
- Luke Wood (Lancashire)
- Jordan Cox (Essex)
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