By Zainab Shafiq 
England cricket fans, brace yourselves for a fresh era under new captain Harry Brook as the ECB announces England’s white-ball squads for the upcoming West Indies series. In a major shake-up, veteran spinner Liam Dawson makes a stunning comeback after nearly three years, while rising star Tom Hartley gets the nod as the lead left-arm spinner in ODIs. England’s white-ball squads blend experience and youth, with Brook stepping up as full-time skipper following Jos Buttler’s departure.
Dawson’s Redemption and Hartley’s Rise
Dawson’s inclusion is a headline-grabber—the 35-year-old all-rounder last played a T20I in 2022 but has been in scintillating form, dominating the SA20 and earning Wisden’s Cricketer of the Year honors. Meanwhile, Hartley’s promotion signals England’s faith in new talent, especially after their disastrous Champions Trophy exit.
But it’s not all good news. Liam Livingstone, once a stand-in captain, has been axed after a dismal run, while explosive opener Phil Salt loses his ODI spot. Jofra Archer’s return to ODIs sparks hope, but his absence from the T20Is raises eyebrows.
A scheduling nightmare looms as the delayed IPL final (now June 3) may force Buttler, Will Jacks, and Jacob Bethell to miss early ODIs. With England desperate to rebuild after their Champions Trophy flop, Brook’s leadership debut at Edgbaston on May 29 will be a litmus test.
England’s White-Ball Squads for West Indies Series
England Men’s ODI squad: Harry Brook (capt), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith
England Men’s T20I squad: Harry Brook (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood
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