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The 15-strong provisional group will also take on Pakistan in four T20Is in May before flying to the Caribbean at the end of the month ahead of their opening game against Scotland on June 4

England have announced their 15-strong provisional squad for the Men's T20 World Cup in June.

As revealed by The Cricketer, uncapped left-arm spinner Tom Hartley, Ben Duckett and fit-again Jofra Archer are the headline inclusions.

Archer, who has not played in a year due to a long-standing elbow problem, will be eased back into action in the coming weeks and is expected to play matches for Sussex's second XI.

Chris Jordan is recalled - his last T20I came in September 2023 - but there is no place for Chris Woakes or Tymal Mills.

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Test captain Ben Stokes is missing after opting out of consideration for selection to focus on recapturing full fitness.

Dawid Malan, cast aside following the disastrous ODI World Cup defence, will also be watching the tournament from home.

Others omitted from the 2022 World Cup triumph in Australia include Alex Hales and David Willey, who have since retired from international cricket.

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Archer's inclusion follows nearly a year out of the game - but England are hopeful he will be fit in time (Getty Images)

Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott are tasked with defending the title they won in 2022 (Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The same squad will play Pakistan in four T20Is on May 22, 25, 28 and 30. All players currently involved in the Indian Premier League are expected to be available for the duration of the series, thus missing the playoffs.

They then fly to the Caribbean on May 31 ahead of their opening match against Scotland on June 4 at Kensington Oval.

Jos Buttler's side remain in Barbados to face Australia (June 8), before travelling to Antigua to take on Oman (June 13) and Namibia (June 15) during the remainder of their group campaign.

Provisional England Men's T20 World Cup 2024 squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali (vc), Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood

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