England have unveiled its limited-overs squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, with captain Jos Buttler making a highly anticipated return after recovering from a calf injury. Buttler, who had missed the recent series against Australia, will once again take the reins for both the ODI and T20I formats, as England prepares to face West Indies in a series that kicks off later this month.
Buttler’s absence during the Australia tour saw Phil Salt and Harry Brook lead the T20I and ODI squads, respectively. England’s performance was mixed, with the T20 series ending in a tie, while they narrowly lost the ODI series. Buttler’s return injects both leadership and firepower into England’s lineup, as they look to build momentum heading into a busy international season.
Joining Buttler in the squad is uncapped leg-spinner Jafer Chohan, a promising young talent who has already made 23 T20 appearances but is yet to debut in List A cricket. Chohan’s inclusion signals England’s intent to bolster their spin attack, a key component in the white-ball game, especially in Caribbean conditions that often favour spinners.
Two other uncapped players, John Turner and Dan Mousley, have also been named in the squad. Both players were part of the squad that faced Australia but did not feature in any matches. Turner, a fast bowler, and Mousley, an all-rounder, will be eager to seize their opportunity in this series and make an impact on the international stage.
A 14-player squad has been confirmed, with two additional players from England’s Test team in Pakistan set to join the squad after the conclusion of the third Test in Rawalpindi on October 28. The selection of these players will depend on the outcome of the Test match and their availability.
England’s white-ball series against West Indies will feature three ODIs and five T20Is, commencing on October 31. The opening ODI will take place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, with subsequent fixtures spread across the region, including the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados and the Beausejour Stadium in St. Lucia.
This tour marks a crucial phase for England as they continue to fine-tune their squad ahead of future international commitments, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024. Fans are particularly eager to see Buttler in action, as the explosive batsman recently made headlines by smashing five consecutive sixes in an over against the USA during the World Cup, reaffirming his status as one of the game’s most dangerous hitters.
England Limited-Overs Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Jafer Chohan, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, John Turner.
The series promises to deliver thrilling cricket as England seeks to assert its dominance in both formats against the West Indies.