England Men’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Australia.
In Buttler’s absence, Phil Salt, who has captained the Manchester Originals in The Hundred this season, will lead the T20I side.
Buttler is currently nursing a right calf injury and is doubtful for the ODI series against Australia, scheduled later this month.
All-rounder Jamie Overton has been called up as Buttler’s replacement in the T20I squad.
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The three-match T20I series is set to begin next week at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton, on 11 September 2024.
Additionally, Jordan Cox has been added to the ODI squad as cover. The five-match ODI series is scheduled to start on 19 September at Trent Bridge.
England T20I Squad for Australia series
Phil Salt (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, John Turner
England ODI Squad for Australia series
Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Reece Topley, John Turner
T20I Series Schedule
1st T20I: Wednesday 11 September 2024
2nd T20I: Friday 13 September 2024
3rd T20I: Australia, Sunday15 September 2024
ODI Series Schedule
1st ODI: Thursday 19 September 2024
2nd ODI: Saturday 21 September 2024
3rd ODI: Tuesday 24 September 2024
4th ODI: Friday 27 September 2024
5th ODI: Sunday 29 September 2024
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