Jos Buttler to Miss ODI Series Against West Indies, Set to Join for T20s After Injury Setback

England Men’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler will miss the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies as he continues recovering from a calf injury. Despite showing progress, Buttler suffered a minor setback in his rehabilitation and will now sit out the three-match series, which begins on October 31 in Antigua. He is, however, expected to join the squad in Barbados for the five-match T20 series starting on November 9.

In Buttler's absence, Liam Livingstone has been appointed as captain for the ODI series, marking his first time leading England in international cricket. Livingstone, known for his explosive batting and bowling versatility, will step up alongside interim head coach Marcus Trescothick. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has yet to decide whether a replacement player will be added to the squad for the ODI matches

Buttler's return to the T20 format is eagerly anticipated, especially after a challenging period of injuries, including missing the Hundred and other white-ball series earlier in the year. Meanwhile, England will be fielding a strong squad, with players like Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, and Adil Rashid set to feature across both series

England Men’s Squad for the White-Ball 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 – Captain, ODI series only)
• Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)
• Dan Mousley (Warwickshire)
• Jamie Overton (Surrey)
• Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
• Phil Salt (Lancashire)
• Reece Topley (Surrey)
• John Turner (Hampshire)

Two additional players will be selected from the Test squad currently in Pakistan.

2024 England Men’s White-Ball Tour of West Indies Schedule (All UK times):

CG United ODI Series:

• Thursday 31 October: 1st ODI - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua (6.00pm)
• Saturday 2 November: 2nd ODI - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua (1.30pm)
• Wednesday 6 November: 3rd ODI - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados (6.00pm)

CG United T20 Series:

• Saturday 9 November: 1st T20 - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados (8.00pm)
• Sunday 10 November: 2nd T20 - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados (8.00pm)
• Thursday 14 November: 3rd T20 - Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia (8.00pm)
• Saturday 16 November: 4th T20 - Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia (8.00pm)
• Sunday 17 November: 5th T20 - Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia (8.00pm)