Hong Kong, October 22 (ANI): England have introduced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Sussex membership captain and wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson named captain because the staff prepares to compete within the fast-paced six-a-side event. The Hong Kong Sixes returns from 30 October to 1 November 2026, with the event happening on the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.Â
With six gamers on the sector and 6 overs per innings, the Hong Kong Sixes is constructed round attacking cricket, fast scoring and gamers contributing throughout disciplines.Â
Simpson will lead a seven-member squad that includes Edward Barnard, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Martin Andersson, Daniel Mousley and Nathan Gilchrist. The squad combines management expertise with the all-round depth required to thrive within the high-scoring, action-packed format of the Hong Kong Sixes. England will compete in Group A alongside Australia and Hong Kong, China, and will probably be seeking to enhance on their run to the semi-finals in 2025.
Simpson has been a mainstay of the English county circuit for over a decade. He skippered Sussex to promotion in 2024, scored 1,086 County Championship runs in 2025 and continues as Sussex membership captain, whereas his three ODI appearances for England got here towards Pakistan in July 2021. He was additionally named within the MCC squad for the Hong Kong Sixes in 2017. Edward Barnard, the Warwickshire all-format captain, was a part of the Worcestershire aspect that received the 2018 T20 Blast, whereas Jack Carson, the Sussex off-spinner, captained his county within the One Day Cup this season. Derbyshire all-rounder Martin Andersson arrives in robust type, having taken 6 for 23 towards Leicestershire within the Vitality Blast in May – the very best T20 figures in Derbyshire’s historical past – and received the PCA Player of the Month award for May 2026.
Daniel Mousley, the left-handed Warwickshire batter who bowls off-spin, brings worldwide expertise with England caps in each ODIs and T20Is, and was a part of England’s squad eventually yr’s Hong Kong Sixes. Fynn Hudson-Prentice, the Sussex all-rounder, provides seam bowling and batting depth, whereas Zimbabwe-born Warwickshire right-arm fast Nathan Gilchrist provides the aspect real tempo.
The motion will probably be broadcast stay in India on Sony Sports Network and streamed stay on FanCode.
Commenting on England’s squad announcement, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Director of Commercial and Marketing, Cricket Hong Kong, China, stated, “England bring a rich cricketing heritage and some of the most capable all-round talent in the county game to the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. The tournament celebrates the excitement, entertainment and fast-paced nature of cricket, and a squad led by John Simpson promises to add to the spectacle. We look forward to welcoming the team and giving fans an unforgettable cricketing experience.”
The Hong Kong Sixes is famend for its distinctive format, the place groups compete in a high-intensity six-a-side contest that mixes large hitting, progressive bowling and continuous motion. The 2026 version will convey collectively groups from the world over, providing followers an thrilling celebration of the game.
England Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026: John Simpson (Captain), Edward Barnard, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Martin Andersson, Daniel Mousley and Nathan Gilchrist. (ANI)