John Simpson to captain England at Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Sussex captain and wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson has been named to lead England’s seven-member squad at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 1 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.

The English squad includes Edward Barnard, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Martin Andersson, Daniel Mousley, and Nathan Gilchrist. England is drawn in Group A alongside Australia and Hong Kong, China, with the team aiming to surpass their semi-final finish from the 2025 tournament.

Simpson, 38, brings extensive county experience, having led Sussex to promotion in 2024. The squad features several versatile players, including Warwickshire captain Edward Barnard and Derbyshire all-rounder Martin Andersson, who recently recorded the best T20 figures in Derbyshire’s history.