England vs Australia: Jos Buttler Out, Harry Brook Takes Charge

England vs Australia Forces Changes Ahead of ODI Series

England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, will be sidelined for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to a lingering calf injury. This announcement, made by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday, casts a shadow over England's preparations for the series. Buttler, 34, has been grappling with the calf issue, which also forced him to miss the entirety of the ongoing Twenty20 series against Australia.

The T20 series is currently level at 1-1, with the final match scheduled for Sunday, adding further pressure on the English side. In a significant development, batter Harry Brook has been entrusted with the captaincy responsibilities in Buttler's absence. This marks a significant step up for the 24-year-old.

Adding to England's woes, young fast bowler Josh Hull has been ruled out of the ODI series due to a quad injury. The 20-year-old's absence further depletes England's bowling attack, posing a challenge for the team management. In response to these setbacks, the ECB has drafted experienced all-rounder Liam Livingstone into the ODI squad, providing valuable batting depth and a useful spin option.

England ODI Squad vs Australia

• Harry Brook (captain)
• Jofra Archer
• Jacob Bethell
• Brydon Carse
• Jordan Cox
• Ben Duckett
• Will Jacks
• Liam Livingstone
• Matthew Potts
• Adil Rashid
• Phil Salt
• Jamie Smith
• Olly Stone
• Reece Topley
• John Turner