Alex Hales will look to continue his fine international form against Sri Lanka after being picked for the Royal London One-Day International Series.
The Nottinghamshire opener posted scores of 86, 83 and a career-best 94 in the recent Investec Test series victory over the tourists.
The 50-over series gets underway at Trent Bridge on Tuesday 21 June, when Hales is expected to continue his profitable opening partnership with Surrey dasher Jason Roy.
Hales averaged 76.6 in England’s most recent one-day series against South Africa having scored four fifties and a century. He has now played a total of 29 matches in the format and averages 34.35.
The Outlaws opening batsman is rested from the squad for the one off T20 match, the format in which Sussex fast bowler Tymal Mills could be handed an international debut.
“We have made good progress over the past 12 months in all white ball cricket, which has been very encouraging," said National Selector James Whittaker.
“The six matches coming up against Sri Lanka will give the players a good test of their credentials. It is important for this group of players to make a mark this summer as we continue to improve ahead of hosting the ICC Champions Trophy tournament this time next year.
“The IT20 squad has a balanced feel to it with an exciting blend of youth and experience. This is our first test since reaching the final of the ICC World T20 and we know the players will want to ensure that they play well and win the match.
“This is also an opportunity, if selected, for two new players to showcase their skills at this level. Tymal Mills has been one of the standout performers with the ball in the NatWest T20 Blast competition this season and deserves his chance.
“Dawid Malan has made great strides as an attacking batsman, both with Middlesex and the England Lions. We were particularly impressed with his three fifties during the winter tour of the UAE against Pakistan A.
“On behalf of the selectors, I would like to wish Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss all the very best for what I’m sure will be a very competitive and entertaining series.”
England Royal London One-Day International squad to face Sri Lanka (from): Eoin Morgan (c), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, James Vince, David Willey and Chris Woakes.
England NatWest T20 Interational squad to face Sri Lanka (from): Eoin Morgan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, James VInce and David Willey.
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