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England named squads for white-ball tour of West Indies; Brook to lead after Champions Trophy exit. The England men's team for the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies were announced, and Harry Brook will take the helm for the first time as a full-time captain. The tour starts on May 29 and consists of three ODIs and three T20Is.
Brook takes over from Jos Buttler following England's early exit in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. His appointment marks a new era in England's white-ball setup. Interestingly, Brook had pulled out of IPL 2025 before the tournament began and is now serving a two-year ban from the league.
IPL 2025 Clash Puts Five Players' Availability in Question:
The ODI leg of the series overlaps with the rescheduled final stages of IPL 2025, set to run from May 17 to June 7. This raises concerns over the availability of five key players who are currently featuring in both the IPL and the England ODI squad:
Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals)
Jacob Bethell (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans)
Will Jacks (Mumbai Indians)
Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings)
While many players in the T20I squad are also part of IPL franchises, the T20I series begins on June 6 - just three days after the IPL final - offering a narrow recovery window.
Notable Inclusions and Exclusions:
There are a few significant changes in the squad selections:
Liam Livingstone has been dropped from both formats.
Phil Salt has been left out of the ODI squad but retains his place in T20Is.
Liam Dawson and Luke Wood return to the T20I setup.
Tom Hartley has earned an ODI call-up.
Will Jacks, who has impressed during the IPL, features in both squads.
England ODI Squad vs West Indies:
England T20I Squad vs West Indies:
