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England Names Provisional Squad for ICC World Twenty20 Tournament

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The England selectors have named a surprising 30-man provisional squad for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in June, including veteran off-spinner Shaun Udal, who returns to the international stage at the age of 40. Udal was part of the England team that beat India in the Third Test in Mumbai in March 2006, but had not played for his country since. The squad also includes uncapped quintet Joe Denly, Eoin Morgan, Graham Napier, Adil Rashid, and Chris Woakes, who are vying for a place in the final 15-man squad.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shaun Udal, aged 40, has been named in the provisional squad for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament after a nine-year absence from international cricket.
  • Udal led Middlesex to victory in the domestic Twenty20 final at Lord's last season, earning him a call-up to the international squad.
  • Samit Patel, who was dropped from the England one-day squad just a month ago, has earned an immediate reprieve and a place in the provisional squad.
  • The selectors will cut the squad down to 15 at the start of next month and will also pick a new captain in place of Andrew Strauss, who has been omitted from the squad.
  • Andrew Flintoff, the talismanic all-rounder, is among the contenders for the captaincy despite being heavily criticized for the 2007 World Cup incident.
  • England may also choose to call up uncapped players Joe Denly, Eoin Morgan, Graham Napier, Adil Rashid, and Chris Woakes to the final 15-man squad.

Statistics:

  • The England selectors have named a 30-man provisional squad for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament.
  • 5 uncapped players are included in the provisional squad: Joe Denly, Eoin Morgan, Graham Napier, Adil Rashid, and Chris Woakes.
  • Shaun Udal returns to international cricket at the age of 40 after a 9-year absence.
  • Samit Patel has earned an immediate reprieve and a place in the provisional squad after being dropped from the England one-day squad just a month ago.

Sources:

  • "Udal called up for Twenty20 tournament by England selectors" by Tom Collomosse, SHAUN UDAL, in The Times, no publication date.
  • "England World Twenty20 2009: selectors name 30-strong provisional squad" by Chris Whyatt, in The Guardian, no publication date.

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