In a significant shake-up of England’s cricketing plans, regular England captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the ODI series against Australia due to a troublesome right calf injury. The injury has already sidelined Buttler for the T20I matches and The Hundred, and he remains unfit to lead his side.
Taking the reins in Buttler’s absence is Harry Brook, the dynamic Yorkshire batsman. At just 25, Brook finds himself at the helm for the first time in ODIs, a testament to his rising stature in England’s cricketing landscape. His leadership journey in white-ball cricket is just beginning, and this series against Australia presents a pivotal opportunity to make its mark.
Brook’s ODI career has shown promise, though his average of 29.07 after 15 innings indicates room for growth. However, his recent stint as captain of the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred has provided him with valuable leadership experience.
In another blow for the English squad, towering pacer Josh Hull is also out of the series due to a quad injury. Hull, who had impressed during the Test series against Sri Lanka, will be missed on the field.
England Ties T20 Series with Australia Thanks to Liam Livingstone’s Stellar Performance
To bolster the team, Liam Livingstone, who delivered a standout performance in the second T20I, has been brought into the squad. The first ODI is set to commence at Trent Bridge on Thursday, September 19.
England ODI Squad Against Australia:
Harry Brook (captain), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, John Turner.
