ENG vs AUS | Harry Brook replaces Jos Buttler as England's ODI captain for Australia series

Buttler’s absence paves the way for Brook to take on his first captaincy role with the national team in any format. Though this is his international captaincy debut, the 25-year-old has previously led Yorkshire in the T20 Blast and the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. Brook has played 15 ODIs, accumulating 407 runs at an average of 29.07. Despite these modest numbers, England view the Yorkshire batsman as a future long-term leader, and his appointment means England will have used a new captain in all three formats this season.

Buttler's absence serves as a life-saver for Livingstone who might fit in the playing XI after a mesmerizing 87 off 47 balls in the second T20I against the Kangaroos. Initially left out of the squad, Livingstone earned a recall after this impressive performance in the recently concluded T20 series against Australia.

Meanwhile, left-arm quick Josh Hull, who made his Test debut in the final match of the Sri Lanka series earlier this month, was expected to join the ODI squad. However, a quad injury has sidelined him and he will rest in preparation for England’s tour of Pakistan next month.

England squad for Australia ODI series: Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, John Turner.