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England rest Duckett for South Africa T20s and recall Sam Curran

Ben Duckett is rested due to fatigue and poor form after a demanding summer; Sam Curran returns after impressive domestic performance, adding balance to England's T20 squad.

  • On Sep 5, 2025, the ECB announced opening batter Ben Duckett will be rested for the three-match T20 series against South Africa, with Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran recalled for matches against South Africa and Ireland.
  • After a gruelling five-Test summer against India and a month in The Hundred, Ben Duckett scored five and 14 in two recent ODIs, indicating weariness.
  • Sam Curran's season has seen him score over 600 runs at a strike rate above 150 in 24 matches and take 33 wickets, highlighting England's need for a seam-bowling all-rounder after part-time spinners conceded 1 for 112 in 10 overs at Lord's Thursday.
  • They will play a dead-rubber on September 7, with Ben Duckett sitting out the South Africa T20s but remaining for the ODI, while Matthew Potts has been released to play Durham's Rothesay County Championship.
  • The T20Is offer England a chance to fine-tune white-ball combinations and provide Sam Curran an opportunity to press for a limited-overs comeback while resting Ben Duckett preserves him for upcoming winter tours and his Test role.
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England Rest Ben Duckett For South Africa T20Is And Recall Sam Curran

England announced Friday they were resting opening batsman Ben Duckett from an upcoming T20 series against South Africa.

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