Thomas Rew named captain of England Lions for West Indies tour
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Teenager Thomas Rew has been appointed captain of the England Lions. The 18-year-old will lead the side in three T20 matches against West Indies A in St Kitts and Nevis next month. Rew's elevation follows his first senior call-up and central contract this week, highlighting his rising status within the England setup. He previously led England Under-19s to the World Cup final earlier this year. The Lions will also play five one-day matches following the T20 series, with Test batter Dan Lawrence announced as captain for that segment.
- •Thomas Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in November.
- •He recently earned his first senior call-up and central contract.
- •The Lions tour includes three T20s followed by five one-day matches.
- •Dan Lawrence will captain the Lions in the one-day series.
- •Rew aims to make history as England's youngest captain.
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
- 10:33 AMBBC Sport — Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
"The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central contract.
"The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 10:34 AMRew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central contract.
- BBC SportOct 16, 2026, 10:33 AMRew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central contract.
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