England have turned to Sam Curran again, recalling the all-rounder for the T20I series against South Africa and Ireland.

It will be his first outing in national colours this year.

Curran comes in for opener Ben Duckett, who has been given a break from the shortest format. The 27-year-old last played for England in November 2024 on the West Indies tour, but he has forced his way back through weight of runs and wickets in domestic competitions.

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He has been one of the standouts in this season’s T20 Blast, piling up 365 runs and 21 wickets in 15 games. Before that, he helped Oval Invincibles clinch The Hundred title with a run of telling contributions — 238 runs and 12 wickets in nine matches.

Selectors have also released fast bowler Matthew Potts so he can turn out for Durham in the County Championship.

Harry Brook captains the T20 side against South Africa, while Jacob Bethell will lead a younger group in Ireland. Jos Buttler, Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer provide experience across both squads.

England’s three T20s against South Africa run from September 10 to 14, after the ongoing ODI series where the Proteas already hold an unassailable lead. The team then heads to Dublin for three games against Ireland, starting September 17 at Malahide.