England Tour of West Indies ODI Squad and Schedule 2024

England's selection panel has announced a 14-player squad for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies, which will take place in October and November. The tour will feature three ODIs and five T20s across Antigua, Barbados, and St. Lucia, and will mark the return of Jos Buttler as white-ball captain following his recovery from a calf injury.

The squad sees Yorkshire leg-spinner Jafer Chohan receive his first England Men's call-up, making him the first graduate of the South Asian Cricket Academy to earn a spot in an England Men's squad. This historic selection reflects the growing diversity and inclusiveness of English cricket.

In addition to Chohan, uncapped players John Turner and Dan Mousley have also been selected. Both Turner and Mousley were part of England's recent white-ball squads against Australia, with Turner also having experience of touring the Caribbean last December.

England's 14-player squad for the West Indies tour will later be supplemented by two additional players who will join after the ongoing Test series in Pakistan. The final decision on these players will be made after the third Test, which is set to begin on Thursday, 24th October in Rawalpindi.

The three-week tour promises a competitive set of fixtures, as England look to build on their recent white-ball success while testing new talent on the international stage.

England Men’s Squad:

• Jos Buttler (Lancashire) – Captain
• 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)

Jos Buttler Returns as Captain
England Men's white-ball captain Jos Buttler returns to the squad for the West Indies tour after missing the recent Vitality T20 and Metro Bank ODI series against Australia. Buttler had been recovering from a calf injury, and his return will bolster England's batting lineup, bringing experience and leadership.

Jafer Chohan Earns Maiden Call-Up
Yorkshire's leg-spinner Jafer Chohan is set to make his debut for England, a significant moment as he becomes the first South Asian Cricket Academy graduate to be included in an England Men's squad. His inclusion highlights the ongoing efforts to provide more opportunities for diverse talents in the game.

New Faces Look to Make an Impact
The squad includes two other uncapped players—John Turner and Dan Mousley—who will be looking to make an impression. Both players have been part of recent England squads and are eager to contribute to the team's success on the tour.

Schedule for 2024 England Men's White-Ball Tour of West Indies:

CG United ODI Series:

• 1st ODI: West Indies vs England; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua – Thursday, 31 October (18:00 GMT)
• 2nd ODI: West Indies vs England; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua – Saturday, 2 November (13:30 GMT)
• 3rd ODI: West Indies vs England; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados – Wednesday, 6 November (18:00 GMT)

CG United T20 Series:

• 1st T20: West Indies vs England; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados – Saturday, 9 November (20:00 GMT)
• 2nd T20: West Indies vs England; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados – Sunday, 10 November (20:00 GMT)
• 3rd T20: West Indies vs England; Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia – Thursday, 14 November (20:00 GMT)
• 4th T20: West Indies vs England; Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia – Saturday, 16 November (20:00 GMT)
• 5th T20: West Indies vs England; Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia – Sunday, 17 November (20:00 GMT)

This tour presents an opportunity for England to fine-tune their lineup and experiment with new talent ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy next year. The series will be crucial for players like Chohan, Turner, and Mousley, as they seek to establish themselves in England's plans for the future.