, Sept. 6 -- 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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