England have introduced vital modifications to their white-ball setup forward of the upcoming collection in opposition to Australia, with Jos Buttler dominated out of the T20I matches attributable to a calf damage.

Jos Buttler’s damage issues

Jos, the common white-ball captain, has been sidelined after experiencing a setback in his restoration from a calf damage that beforehand saved him out of the T20 Blast. The damage has prevented him from collaborating within the collection in opposition to Australia, the place he was anticipated to guide the group following a disappointing T20 World Cup marketing campaign earlier this yr. Buttler’s final look for England was throughout the T20 World Cup semi-final in opposition to India in June.

The England administration is hopeful that Buttler will get well in time for the five-match ODI collection that follows the T20Is, however his availability stays unsure.

New T20I captain for Australia collection

With Buttler unavailable, Phil Salt has been named captain for the T20 collection. Salt has been a constant performer in home cricket and has beforehand performed within the T20 format for England, making him an acceptable alternative to guide the aspect.

Along with Salt’s appointment, the England squad for the T20I collection has seen the inclusion of a number of new faces. Jamie Overton has been added to the T20I squad, whereas Jordan Cox, who was already a part of the T20I setup, has been included within the ODI squad as a backup wicketkeeper. The selectors have additionally referred to as up uncapped gamers like Josh Hull, Jacob Bethell and John Turner, indicating a shift in direction of constructing a recent squad for the longer term.

The T20I collection in opposition to Australia kicks off on the Rose Bowl in Southampton on September 11, adopted by matches in Cardiff and Manchester. The ODIs will begin on September 19, with England trying to bounce again after a collection of disappointing performances in current worldwide tournaments.

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England’s revised squad for the T20I collection in opposition to Australia

Phil Salt (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, Reece Topley, John Turner

England’s revised squad for the ODI collection in opposition to Australia

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

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