England rest Stokes, Archer for SL Tests
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December 12, 2020
LONDON: England cricket selectors have rested Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for next month’s two-Test series in Sri Lanka but have named World Cup-winner Jonny Bairstow in the 16-strong squad.
Paceman Archer and all-rounder Stokes, whose father Ged has just died from brain cancer, will return in February for the Test series against India.
England are due to spend almost three full months on tour in Asia in the New Year, travelling directly from Sri Lanka to India for a three-format trip.
The selectors have decided that those who play red and white-ball cricket cannot play the entire programme.
England rest Stokes, Archer for Sri Lanka Tests
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