Overview

• Harry Brook leads England in his first match as permanent white-ball captain when the series begins at Edgbaston on May 29.
• England have promoted Jamie Smith to open alongside Ben Duckett, with Jos Buttler dropping to No. 5 and resuming wicketkeeping duties.
• The side’s overhaul aims to inject energy and aggression after England’s seven-match losing streak and a group-stage exit at the Champions Trophy.
• Key pacemen Jofra Archer (thumb) and Gus Atkinson (hamstring) are sidelined, leaving part-time options such as Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell to fill bowling roles.
• England sit eighth in the ODI standings and must claim series wins over ninth-placed West Indies to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup.