Durham’s Ben Stokes and Mark Wood have been included in a 14-man England squad for the NatWest IT20 match against Pakistan, which takes place at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday September 7 (6.30pm start).
Stokes is in line to make his first IT20 appearance since the ICC World T20 final in April against the West Indies.
Wood, who has returned to full fitness at international level during the current Royal London One-Day International series against Pakistan, will be looking to add to his solitary T20 cap, which came against New Zealand in June 2015.
The pair shone on their last T20 outings in Durham Jets colours at Finals Day.
Wood took 4/25 in a high-quality display of fast bowling in the semi-final win over the Yorkshire Vikings, while Stokes hit a 36-ball 56 in the same match.
Both have also contributed in the current Royal London ODI series with Pakistan. Wood has taken five wickets, including 3/46 in the second match at Lord’s, with Stokes hitting 42 in the same game before taking a wicket on his return to bowling at Trent Bridge yesterday.
National Selector James Whitaker said: “It is excellent to see the progress we are making in white ball cricket across both formats. The IT20 international against Pakistan will give the squad another opportunity to measure their development.
“The squad has an exciting feel with exceptional talent throughout. We are delighted to welcome back Ben Stokes and Mark Wood into the squad. Both are world-class players and are an important part of our long-term plans to become the best side in the world.”
England IT20 squad vs Pakistan: Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Mark Wood