Fast bowler Tymal Mills has been picked in England's preliminary squad for the men's T20 World Cup in the UAE announced on Thursday. With this, Mills has made a return to the international arena after playing his fourth T20I against India in Bengaluru in February 2017. All-rounder Ben Stokes was not available for selection, continuing his indefinite break from all cricket to prioritise his mental wellbeing.
Left-arm pacer Mills, who can bowl at death overs, had a brilliant run of form for Sussex in this year's T20 Blast, taking them to the finals day at Edgbaston and helping Southern Brave win the trophy in The Hundred. Superb showing in both events have earned Mills an England recall for the mega event.
"Tymal Mills deserves his inclusion and has demonstrated over the past couple of years, but particularly this summer that he has all skills to succeed at this level. His exceptional pace is a standout, and the way he has spearheaded Sussex and Southern Brave's respective attacks in the short-form game has shown that he relishes the pressures of the big stage. He will add variety to our bowling unit, and we can't wait to see him play in a major international tournament," said England coach Chris Silverwood in a release issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
