England captain Liam Livingstone struck a magnificent century to guide the tourists to a five-wicket victory over West Indies.
Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
After rain-marred ICC T20 World Cup preparation, England pacer Mark Wood insisted that the Three Lions will make 'no excuses' and said few players are gaming to get more runouts at the Oval to boost their confidence.
In-form Sri Lanka right-hander Kamindu Mendis is another player on the move, with the 26-year-old improving five places to 11th and reaching a new career-high rating after he scored another century in the second Test of his side's recent series with New Zealand.
Phil Salt said the convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their Super Eight clash has given his side 'confidence and momentum' at the right time
Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Oman and England in Antigua on Friday.
England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign
Hosts West Indies primed for Super 8 clash against defending champions England
'Hopefully, he will be back from his injuries soon. The priority will be the Champions Trophy, so we are going to make sure he is ready for that.'
England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener
KKR are currently at the top of the pecking order with 9 points following nine wins and three losses in 13 matches.
England batters look to tame strong South African bowling
The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.
No team is assured of a semifinal berth and England will need to defeat USA by either 10 runs or at least an over to spare to stay in contention for the semifinals.
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will be given every chance to prove their fitness before next year's Twenty20 World Cup.
England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.
It would be unfair for England selectors to ask any player to make way for the uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in the World Cup squad.
England's Topley ready for death-overs bowling duties
Rain threatens high-voltage India-England semi-final clash
Pakistan lost Mohammad Rizwan for a duck in the first over when Moeen Ali had him caught and his opening partner Saim Ayub holed out in the deep to leave the tourists reeling at 14-2.
England, the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup, have several areas to address if they want to defend their title
Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.
Phil Salt (45) and Buttler (39) broke the back of the chase, smashing 78 from the first six overs, both caught off the bowling of the impressive Haris Rauf (3-38).
Jofra Archer has been plagued by injuries for the last three years.
Images from the T20 World Cup Super 8s Group 2 match between South Africa and England at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Friday.
A dominant India ended England's title defence by handing them a 68-run thumping in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup.
Stuart Broad said the defending champions will miss his aura but have enough resources to replace him as a player.
'Archer brings excitement and an X-factor to the team'
IMAGES from the Super Eight Match of the T20 World Cup, played between England and USA, in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Sunday.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024 after Game 54.
NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again
Rohit Sharma did practically everything right in the T20 WC: He batted brilliantly, he captained even more capably, but he failed to top the most valuable player table. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024.
Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup semi-final against England?
England fast bowler Jofra Archer is a doubt for the Ashes after he was ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2023 due to an elbow injur.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the Ashes series against Australia.
England pacer Jofra Archer will continue to prepare for the Ashes while playing in the IPL, and once the lucrative T20 tournament is over, he will straightaway get into the gruelling five-Test series against Australia, according to his country club coach.
IMAGES from the semi-final match between India and England played at the Providence Stadium, in Guyana on Thursday.
England's bowling attack will struggle to bowl out Australia in the Ashes if they prepare flat wickets
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