England to name provisional T20 World Cup squad on Tuesday; Phil Salt a certainty after back-to-back hundreds in West Indies and Jofra Archer likely to be included – but is Jonny Bairstow sweating on his place? T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports from June 2-29

England is gearing up to defend their T20 World Cup title in the West Indies in June, and the excitement is building as the provisional squad announcement looms. With the squad set to be named next week, speculation is rife about who will make the cut and who will miss out.

One player who seems to be a certainty for the squad is Phil Salt, who has been in scintillating form with back-to-back centuries in the West Indies. His explosive batting has caught the eye of the selectors, and he looks set to open the batting alongside skipper Jos Buttler.

Speaking of Buttler, the England captain has been in fine form in the IPL, and his leadership will be crucial for the team’s success in the tournament. Alongside Salt, the likes of Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Moeen Ali are also expected to secure their places in the squad.

However, there are some players who are sweating on their spots, with Jonny Bairstow’s form in the IPL coming under scrutiny. The experienced batsman has struggled for runs recently, and his place in the squad is far from guaranteed.

Meanwhile, emerging talents like Will Jacks and Ben Duckett are pushing for a place in the squad with their impressive performances in domestic and franchise cricket. Jamie Overton was also in contention before a back injury ruled him out of the running.

As the deadline for squad selection approaches, the competition for places is heating up, with players vying for the opportunity to represent their country on the world stage. With the T20 World Cup set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports from June 2-29, fans can look forward to an action-packed tournament filled with excitement and drama.