The Somerset batter signed a white-ball only county deal in June 2026 and has since broken back into England's ODI and T20 setups under Harry Brook.
Tom Banton has confirmed he is pausing red-ball cricket to focus on securing a regular spot in England's ODI setup ahead of next year's World Cup. The 27-year-old Somerset batter signed a white-ball-only county contract in June 2026, citing a packed international and franchise schedule, the need for rest, and a desire to maximize his limited career span.
Since returning to England's limited-overs setup under captain Harry Brook, Banton capitalized on an opening opportunity created by Jacob Bethell's knee injury. He recently registered four consecutive scores of fifty or more, including his maiden international century, as England competes in an ongoing tri-series in Pakistan.
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