Quick bowler Jofra Archer has been named in England’s crew to face Sri Lanka within the first T20 match after recovering from harm.
The 30-year-old missed the ultimate two Exams of England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat with a side strain and was not initially named within the squad for the three-match T20 sequence.
He was anticipated to make his return on the T20 World Cup next month however is within the XI for Friday’s match in Kandy.
Opener Ben Duckett misses out with a bruised finger so Jos Buttler will open the batting on his record-equalling 401st look in an England shirt.
England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs to clinch a one-day worldwide sequence win on Tuesday.
England crew to face Sri Lanka in first T20: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (captain), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
