Harry Brook is set to make his debut as England’s One-Day International (ODI) captain in the upcoming series against Australia. The young batsman has been elevated to the role after Jos Buttler was sidelined due to a calf injury.
Recently, England tied the T20 series with Australia with 1-1, and the third match got abandoned. The first match was easily won by the world champion Australia but England made a comeback in their second T20I where Liam Livingstone unleashed his explosive hits and hit really long maximums in the fences or in the stands.
Harry Brook Takes the Helm as England ODI Captain
Buttler, who also missed the recent T20I series, is continuing his recovery and hopes to return for the West Indies tour in November. He was already preparing for the quarter-finals of the Vitality Blast but his injury got aggravated during the net practice sessions and he had to opt out of the playing eleven.
Brook’s appointment comes as a reward for his consistent performance and leadership qualities. He previously captained England’s Under-19 team in the 2018 World Cup and served as a vice-captain under Ollie Pope’s captaincy in the Test series against Sri Lanka.
The injury to Buttler has also opened the door for Liam Livingstone to return to the ODI squad. The all-rounder, who has impressed with both bat and ball in the ongoing T20I series, has earned a recall after being previously overlooked. His 87-run innings off just 47 balls in the second T20I showcased his explosive batting abilities.
Meanwhile, Josh Hull, who made his international debut in the final Test against Sri Lanka, has been ruled out of the ODI series due to a quad injury. Meanwhile, Jordan Cox is included in the squad, with a huge opportunity to showcase his talent in front of the mighty Australia under the captaincy of Harry Brook.
The England squad for the Australia ODIs is as follows:
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
The ODI series kicks off on September 19 at Trent Bridge.
