Uncapped Tymal Mills, Dawid Malan named in England T20 squad

Tymal Mills poses for a portrait during the Sussex County Cricket Photocall at BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground on April 9, 2015
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Uncapped pair Tymal Mills and Dawid Malan are named in England's Twenty20 squad for the upcoming clash against Sri Lanka.

Uncapped pair Tymal Mills and Dawid Malan have been named in England's 13-man Twenty20 squad for the upcoming international match against Sri Lanka.

Pace bowler Mills joins the group having caught the eye of selectors while playing for Sussex in the T20 Blast tournament, while batsman Malan will be vying for a spot in the team on July 5.

Meanwhile, Joe Root, Alex Hales and Moeen Ali have been left out of the squad, but the trio will be part of the 14-man one-day squad for the series against Sri Lanka, which begins on June 21.

National selector James Whitaker said: "We have made good progress over the past 12 months in all white ball cricket, which has been very encouraging. 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."

England won the Test series 2-0 over Sri Lanka after the third Test was drawn due to rain at Lord's.

England ODI squad:

Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (Capt.)
Moeen Ali (Worcestershire)
Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire)
Jos Buttler (Lancashire)
Steven Finn (Middlesex)
Chris Jordan (Sussex)
Alex Hales (Nottinghamshire)
Liam Plunkett (Yorkshire)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Joe Root (Yorkshire)
Jason Roy (Surrey)
James Vince (Hampshire)
David Willey (Yorkshire)
Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)

England T20 squad:

Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (Capt.)
Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire)
Sam Billings (Kent)
Jos Buttler (Lancashire)
Liam Dawson (Hampshire)
Chris Jordan (Sussex)
Dawid Malan (Middlesex)
Tymal Mills (Sussex)
Liam Plunkett (Yorkshire)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Jason Roy (Surrey)
James Vince (Hampshire)
David Willey (Yorkshire)

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