Jofra Archer returns to the ODI bowling line‑up after a rest during the Pakistan tri‑series in October.
With Archer back, the 50‑over side is nearly at full strength, except for wicket‑keeper Jos Buttler, who faces an extended layoff after hamstring surgery.
Following the ODI series, Archer, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker and Ben Duckett are omitted from the T20 squad as they prepare for the upcoming South Africa tour.
The reshuffle brings exciting debut calls for Rew and Jack, while opening batsman Aneurin Donald retains his spot after his Sri Lanka debut last month.
Rew and Jack, who received development central contracts on Monday, could earn their first international caps against England’s arch‑rivals at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the opening T20 scheduled for 21 November.
Rew will not celebrate his 19th birthday until 29 November; should he feature on the tour, he would become England’s third‑youngest debutant across all formats, behind only Rehan Ahmed and Brian Close, and the youngest ever to face Australia.
He is the younger sibling of James, who earned his Test debut for England against New Zealand at The Oval in June.
Thomas led England’s Under‑19 side to the World Cup final earlier this year and scored two centuries for Somerset in the County Championship over the summer.
Jack, whose middle name Vaughan honours former England captain Michael Vaughan, has been monitored by England’s selectors since last year.
He is poised to make his Australian debut, being one of just three specialist fast bowlers in the squad. Uncapped Henry Crocombe is touring with both teams after signing a two‑year central contract on Monday, whereas Luke Wood remains in the T20 lineup despite losing his central contract.
Bethell’s inclusion in both squads signals the selection dilemma England will confront ahead of the South Africa Test series.
During Bethell’s absence from the home Test series against Pakistan, Emilio Gay, Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence filled the void; his return could push any of those three out of the XI.
Harry Brook will captain England on both tour legs and is slated to feature in every format throughout the winter, having not missed an international since several players were rested for the Ireland T20 series last September.
This tour marks Brook’s first return to Australia since a nightclub incident in Wellington last October came to light on the final day of the January Ashes series.
Throughout the Ashes, England’s players faced intense media scrutiny, exacerbated by a string of off‑field misdemeanours. Although the upcoming white‑ball tour lacks the Ashes’ profile, the side should still anticipate some hostility from Australian supporters.
Additionally, former Test captain Ben Stokes looms over the tour, as his Adelaide Strikers stint in the Big Bash League commences shortly after England’s tour concludes.