England have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming three-Test series against South Africa, beginning on December 17, with uncapped left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White receiving his maiden call-up. The Nottinghamshire spinner replaces Shoaib Bashir, who has been left out of the senior squad and named in the England Lions red-ball squad. Jacob Bethell has also returned after missing the Pakistan series with a knee injury, while Joe Root will continue to lead the side.
The tour will feature three Tests, with the opening match scheduled at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from December 17 to 21. England have also included several players in their Lions squads for the concurrent 50-over and red-ball fixtures against South Africa A.
Liam Patterson-White Replaces Shoaib Bashir As England Name Test Squad
Patterson-White’s maiden selection is one of the major talking points in England’s squad announcement. The left-arm spinner has earned an opportunity in the senior setup, while Bashir will feature for the England Lions during the South Africa tour.
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Bethell’s return provides another option for England’s batting lineup after his absence from the Pakistan series due to a knee injury. However, England are yet to settle on their top three for the South Africa Tests.
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