England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20 series against Australia due to a calf injury. This setback will force Phil Salt to lead the side in his absence. Buttler, who was also a key player in the recent T20 World Cup, is now a doubt for the subsequent five-match ODI series.
To fill the void left by Buttler, Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton has been added to the T20 squad. Meanwhile, Essex batter Jordan Cox, who was already part of the T20 squad, has been included in the ODI group as a cover option.
With Buttler’s absence, the wicketkeeping duties for the T20 series will likely be shared between Salt and Cox. In the ODI series, England may opt to hand Jamie Smith the gloves, as the Test wicketkeeper is expected to join the squad for those matches.
England vs Australia Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20 | September 11 | The Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 6:30 PM |
| 2nd T20 | September 13 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 6:30 PM |
| 3rd T20 | September 15 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 2:30 PM |
| 1st ODI | September 19 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 12:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | September 21 | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 AM |
| 3rd ODI | September 24 | Seat Unique Riverside, Durham | 12:30 PM |
| 4th ODI | September 27 | Lord’s, London | 12:30 PM |
| 5th ODI | September 29 | The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol | 11:00 AM |
The T20 series between England and Australia will begin on September 11 at The Utilita Bowl in Southampton. The other two matches will be played in Cardiff and Manchester. The ODI series will follow, starting on September 19 at Trent Bridge.
