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Liam Livingstone to Lead England in West Indies ODIs as Jos Buttler Faces Injury Setback

Buttler's calf injury rules him out of the ODI series, with Livingstone stepping in as captain for the first time.

  • Jos Buttler is sidelined from the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies due to a setback in his calf injury rehabilitation.
  • Liam Livingstone will captain the ODI team in Buttler's absence, marking his first time in this leadership role.
  • England's squad for the West Indies tour is relatively inexperienced, with key players like Harry Brook occupied with Test commitments.
  • Concerns over Buttler's long-term fitness persist, as he has not played an ODI in a year and faces a tight schedule ahead of the Champions Trophy.
  • Two debutants, Jafer Chohan and Dan Mousley, are included in the squad, and further additions are expected to cover Buttler's absence.
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