England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced their men’s squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, set to begin on October 31.

The squad features the return of captain Jos Buttler, who missed the recent series against Australia due to a calf injury. Alongside him, three uncapped players – Jafer Chohan, John Turner and Dan Mousley – have been included, marking a significant opportunity for these young talents to showcase their skills on the international stage.

Jos Buttler’s return

Buttler’s return is a major boost for England as they prepare for a challenging series that includes three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 Internationals. The wicketkeeper-batter has been a pivotal figure in England’s white-ball setup and his leadership will be crucial in guiding the team through this tour. His absence during the Australia series was felt, and his experience will be invaluable as England looks to improve on their recent performances.

England’s expectations from the West Indies tour

England’s recent performances against Australia were mixed, with the team drawing their T20I series 1-1 and losing the ODI series 3-2. The upcoming matches against West Indies present an opportunity for redemption. Historically, England have faced challenges in the Caribbean, having lost both the ODI and T20I series during their last visit.

The ECB has also revealed that they will add two more players to the existing squad after the team selection for the third Test against Pakistan.

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“An initial 14-player squad has been selected, which will be supplemented with two players from the Test squad in Pakistan,” the ECB said in their official statement. “A decision on the two players to join the white-ball squad in the Caribbean is to be made after selection for the third Test in Rawalpindi, which begins on Thursday 24 October.”

The coaching staff will be keenly observing how well the new players integrate into the squad dynamics and perform under pressure.

England’s squad for the white-ball tour of West Indies

Jos Buttler (captain), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Jafer Chohan, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, John Turner

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