In a significant update for cricket fans, England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler will be sidelined for the forthcoming one-day international series against the West Indies due to a setback in his injury recovery. Buttler, who has not featured since the T20 World Cup in June, is reported to have experienced “a slight setback in his rehabilitation” from a calf injury.
As Buttler continues his recovery, Lancashire all-rounder Liam Livingstone has been appointed as the acting captain for the three-match ODI series, starting on October 31 in Antigua.
The 34-year-old Buttler also missed England’s T20 and ODI series against Australia in September but remains a part of the tour squad. He is expected to travel to Barbados with the hopes of returning for the five-match T20 series commencing on November 9.
No decision has been made yet regarding the addition of a replacement player for the ODI series. As the cricket world watches closely, fans eagerly anticipate Buttler’s return to the field.
England squad for one-day tour of the West Indies
Jos Buttler (Lancashire – Captain) T20 series only
Jofra Archer (Sussex)
Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire)
Jafer Chohan (Yorkshire)
Sam Curran (Surrey)
Will Jacks (Surrey)
Liam Livingstone (Lancashire)
Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)
Dan Mousley (Warwickshire)
Jamie Overton (Surrey)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Phil Salt (Lancashire)
Reece Topley (Surrey)
John Turner (Hampshire)
Scheduled Matches: West Indies vs England (all times UK)
One-Day International Series
First ODI: Antigua – Thursday, October 31, 6 PM
Second ODI: Antigua – Saturday, November 2, 1:30 PM
Third ODI: Barbados – Wednesday, November 6, 6 PM
T20 Series
First T20: Barbados – Saturday, November 9, 8 PM
Second T20: Barbados – Sunday, November 10, 8 PM
Third T20: St Lucia – Thursday, November 14, 8 PM
Fourth T20: St Lucia – Saturday, November 16, 8 PM
Fifth T20: St Lucia – Sunday, November 17, 8 PM
