England v West Indies: Jamie Smith to open in first ODI at Edgbaston

Buttler, who resigned as captain in February following a wretched 18-month run of outcomes, will maintain wicket and bats at quantity 5.

On Buttler, arguably England’s biggest white-ball batter of all-time, being freed of the captaincy, Brook stated: “That weight can be lifted off his shoulders.

“He is the perfect white-ball participant on the planet. He can simply go on the market and showcase his abilities.”

Underneath Buttler, England received the T20 World Cup in 2022, then endured terrible campaigns on the 2023 World Cup, 2024 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy.

England have misplaced their previous seven ODIs.

“It is a new period now; new management,” stated Brook. “Hopefully we are able to carry a whole lot of power, competitiveness and a whole lot of enjoyable on the market.

“We’ll attempt to interact the group as a lot as we are able to and attempt to get some wins beneath our belt.”

England’s poor run has left them at risk of lacking out on computerized qualification for the 2027 World Cup.

Brook’s aspect are prone to want a spot within the high 9 of the world rankings in March 2027 as a way to keep away from going by way of a qualifying event. They start this three-match sequence in eighth, one place forward of West Indies.

The Windies, who didn’t qualify for the latest World Cup, drew a three-match sequence in Eire 1-1 final week.

“It is a contemporary begin and a distinct sequence,” stated West Indies captain Shai Hope.

“World Cup qualification is our foremost objective, however we won’t get to 2027 with out ticking every field.”

Bethell returns to worldwide cricket after lacking the Champions Trophy by way of harm and skipping England’s Take a look at victory in opposition to Zimbabwe due to his IPL commitments.

The 21-year-old, who will line up on his house floor for Warwickshire, was born in Barbados and caught the eye of Hope as a young person.

“I noticed him throughout his under-15 stint. He all the time regarded like a top quality participant,” stated Hope.

“Seeing what he is accomplished, he is actually a formidable expertise. He can go a really great distance.

“I am comfortable for him, however we’re enemies this time.”