England's seven match T20I series against Pakistan will form a key part of their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
However, England are beset by a number of injury problems, with Liam Livingstone and Chris Jordan missing the tour with injuries sustained in The Hundred and Jos Buttler, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes unlikely to feature until the final few games as they continue their respective recoveries.
Ben Stokes is also absent following his involvement with the Test team, while Jonny Bairstow is recovering from surgery after suffering a freak injury while playing golf. As a result, there are five uncapped players who look set to be given an opportunity to impress against Pakistan.
Jordan Cox - 1,066 T20 runs @ 31.35
The 21-year-old is the youngest member of England's squad and earned his call-up off the back of some impressive form for Kent in the T20 Blast and Oval Invincibles in The Hundred.
Cox initially ignored a phone call from white ball coach Matthew Mott telling him he had been picked, after receiving a follow-up text from Mott, had to ask teammate Jack Haynes where he knew his name from.
He is a middle order specialist who can also keep wicket and struck 365 runs at a strike rate of 133.21 in this year's Blast and 191 at 143.60 in The Hundred. "They've seen me bat everywhere in the order," he told ESPNCricinfo following his call-up.
"It's not all about hitting sixes for me: I start my innings by being busy, getting ones and twos by hitting the bigger pockets and looking to play strong shots for four, then kicking on from there. Hopefully I can fill the gap that they needed."
Tom Helm - 86 T20 wickets @ 24.06
The fast bowler earned his spot in the squad after a strong performance for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, with Helm ending the tournament as the joint-leading wicket taker after picking up 14 at an average 14.07.
The 28-year-old has struggled with injuries in the past, but looks to be back to his best under the tutelage of new Middlesex head coach Richard Johnson, who previously worked closely with Helm in a previous stint as the county's bowling coach.
Lauded as "excellent" by Phoenix teammate Moeen Ali, Helm was only picked up in The Hundred as an injury replacement for Matthew Fisher and particularly impressed in the death overs as he showcased a combination of skilful slower balls, vicious bouncers and accurate yorkers.
Will Jacks - 2,492 T20 runs @ 29.31
Scorer of the second-ever century in the history of The Hundred, Jacks ended the tournament as the fourth-highest run scorer after blasting 261 at an average of 43.50 and a strike rate of 171.71.
Jacks also scored 449 runs at an average of 32.07 and a strike rate of 142.08 in this year's T20 Blast, earning him a spot in the England squad ahead of his Surrey opening partner Jason Roy. The 23-year-old is a big hitter who can also bowl some useful off-spin.
He notably struck a 25-ball century in a T10 preseason match against Lancashire in 2019 and holds the record for the third-fastest T20 fifty in English cricket after blasting a half-century off just 15 balls against Middlesex in 2021.
Jacks has also impressed in red ball cricket this year, having struck 648 runs and picked up 17 wickets, with Surrey head coach Gareth Batty labelling him a "genuine all-rounder" and tipping him to "emulate Moeen Ali".
Olly Stone - 61 T20 wickets @ 27.63
Injuries have unfortunately blighted Stone's career so far, but the England quick is back fully fit and hoping his express pace can be a point of difference against Pakistan. Stone has represented England in Test and ODI cricket before but has not yet made his T20I debut.
However, the 28-year-old is one of the fastest bowlers in the country and picked up 13 wickets at 21.61 in this year's Blast for Birmingham Bears before missing The Hundred after picking up a finger injury.
Stone will be keen to prove his fitness for England and could also be part of the three Test series in Pakistan in December, with pace a particularly potent weapon in the subcontinent.
Luke Wood - 71 T20 wickets @ 27.19
The left-arm seamer has been part of a few England squads now, but is still yet to make his international debut. However, Wood is highly rated by Mott, who said after naming in his first ever squad in June: "Luke Wood deserves his call-up.
"He has been consistent for Lancashire over the past 12 months and we have been monitoring his progression. If given a chance to play, I'm sure he will make most of his opportunity."
Wood is capable of reaching speeds over 90mph and has impressed with both the new ball and at the death, having picked up 14 wickets at 27.14 for Lancashire in this year's Blast and 10 wickets at 23.80 for Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
