Jos Buttler to lead England for white-ball tour of West Indies, 6 players retained from World Cup 2023 squad

Jos Buttler, the wicket-keeper and batter, has been appointed as the captain of the England cricket team for the upcoming limited-overs tour to the West Indies in December. The selectors have also revealed that only six players from the 2023 World Cup squad will be part of the team for the ODIs, as England embarks on a rebuilding phase in preparation for the next World Cup. The tour will consist of three ODIs and five T20Is.

Joining Jos Buttler in the white-ball squad are Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, and Liam Livingstone. The first two 50-over matches will take place in Antigua.

This series provides an excellent opportunity for the team led by Jos Buttler to establish new long-term strategies in the 50-over format, while also keeping an eye on the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024, which will be held in the West Indies and the United States.