Home will compete for the three ODIs and two Test Matches that will commence in January and early February. 

Part of the Worcestershire academy for the past four years, Home initially joined up with the squad to train in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from November 25 through to December 16 – in preparation for these upcoming international fixtures. 

Home burst onto the scene, picking up 16 wickets in five appearances for the Rapids in the Metro Bank One Day Cup – including going 6-51 in an away win over Derbyshire, the best List A figures by a Worcestershire bowler for 19 years. 

He signed a three-year contract with the county in September. 

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“To get called up by England under-19s for the first time is the icing on the cake of a special period for me,” said Home, following his call up. “I had started the 2024 season expecting to be playing under-18 cricket and hopefully to get an opportunity in the Seconds.

“It’s been an amazing experience for me being part of the first team, particularly during the One Day Cup, and being made so welcome.

“I know I’ve still got so much to learn and the Young Lions will be the next part of that learning curve and hopefully I can then bring that back to Worcestershire and continue to develop.”

Worcestershire head coach – Alan Richardson – shared similar delight for Home, saying: “Delighted for Jack to get selected by the under-19s and what an exciting cricketer he is.

“He wasn’t overawed by playing at all and there is a bit of character and personality about him and he likes competing and is someone who can bowl quickly and make things happen.

“But there is also potential with his batting, which he has spent a lot of time working on, and in time hopefully that will progress nicely with the more exposure he has at first team level.”

Home will first be in action against Western Province in Cape Town, in a warm-up game for the ODI and Test fixtures, on Tuesday, January 14.