England Cricket to Overhaul Aging ODI Team Following Poor World Cup Performance

Key players fear retirement as England's ODI team, including aging stars like Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan, braces for a "total overhaul" following dismal World Cup performance; fresh talents expected to be introduced in West Indies next month.

• England's ODI team is expected to see significant changes after their dismal performance in the World Cup, with many senior players like Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan fearing retirement.
• Several key players from the 2019 World Cup such as Joe Root, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes, might be dropped from the ODI team due to poor performance in the recent tournament.
• A total overhaul is expected including the introduction of new talents during the West Indies tour next month, according to team director, Rob Key.
• Despite the speculated changes, Jos Buttler has expressed his desire to continue as the team captain, and coach Matthew Mott is expected to continue his role.
• Emerging talents such as Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Rehan Ahmed and Jamie Smith are expected to be given chances in ODI cricket, signifying a shift in England's ODI strategy.

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