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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ali Martin and Matt Hughes

England white-ball series in South Africa under threat amid T20 franchise cricket clash

Harry Brook after being dismissed during England’s last T20 series against South Africa, in September last year.
Harry Brook after being dismissed during England’s last T20 series against South Africa, in September last year. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters

England’s two white-ball series in South Africa next year are in doubt amid the latest scheduling clash that pits franchise cricket against the international game.

As it stands, England’s men are due to play three Tests, three one-day internationals and three Twenty20s in South Africa next winter. The white-ball leg of this rare “full tour” to the country represents an important scouting mission for the World Cup that South Africa are co-hosting in late 2027.

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