England Men’s White-Ball Captain Ruled Out of Vitality IT20s Against Australia

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England Men's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has been ruled out of the upcoming Vitality IT20 series against Australia due to a setback with a right calf injury. This injury also places his participation in the Metro Bank ODIs later this month in doubt.

Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton has been called up as a replacement in the T20 squad. The three-match IT20 series is set to begin next week at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton, on 11 September 2024.

Additionally, Essex batter Jordan Cox has been added to the ODI squad as cover. The five-match ODI series is scheduled to start on 19 September at Trent Bridge.

In Buttler's absence, Phil Salt of Lancashire, who has captained the Manchester Originals in The Hundred this season, will lead the T20 side.

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England Men's IT20 Squad:

Phil Salt (Lancashire) - Captain
Jofra Archer (Sussex)
Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire)
Brydon Carse (Durham)
Jordan Cox (Essex)
Sam Curran (Surrey)
Josh Hull (Leicestershire)
Will Jacks (Surrey)
Liam Livingstone (Lancashire)
Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)
Dan Mousley (Warwickshire)

Jamie Overton (Surrey)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Reece Topley (Surrey)
John Turner (Hampshire)

England Men's ODI Squad:

Jos Buttler (Lancashire) - Captain
Jofra Archer (Sussex)
Gus Atkinson (Surrey)
Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire)
Harry Brook (Yorkshire)
Brydon Carse (Durham)

Jordan Cox (Essex)
Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)
Josh Hull (Leicestershire)
Will Jacks (Surrey)
Matthew Potts (Durham)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Phil Salt (Lancashire)
Jamie Smith (Surrey)
Reece Topley (Surrey)
John Turner (Hampshire)

Vitality IT20 Series Schedule:

1st IT20: England v Australia, Wednesday 11 September 2024, Utilita Bowl (6.30pm start)
2nd IT20: England v Australia, Friday 13 September 2024, Sophia Gardens (6.30pm start)
3rd IT20: England v Australia, Sunday15 September 2024, Emirates Old Trafford (2.30pm start)

Metro Bank ODI Series Schedule:

1st ODI: England v Australia, Thursday 19 September 2024, Trent Bridge, (12.30pm start)
2nd ODI: England v Australia, Saturday 21 September 2024, Headingley (11.00am start)
3rd ODI: England v Australia, Tuesday 24 September 2024, Seat Unique Riverside (12.30pm start)
4th ODI: England v Australia, Friday 27 September 2024, Lord's (12.30pm start)
5th ODI: England v Australia, Sunday 29 September 2024, Seat Unique Stadium (11.00am start)