England announced its official 16-man squad for the upcoming ODIs and T20i series at home against West Indies.
Liam Livingstone has been dropped from England's white-ball squads, despite being fully fit and available for selection. Meanwhile, all-rounder Liam Dawson has been recalled to the T20 squad, marking his return to international cricket after nearly three years.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) released the squads on Tuesday, ahead of the ODI and T20 series beginning May 29.
Livingstone’s omission comes as a surprise, especially after he featured during last year’s ODI series in the Caribbean. His absence raises eyebrows as he remains active and injury-free.
Dawson, 35, will feature in the T20s only. The series also marks a new era for England with Harry Brook named captain across both formats, following Jos Buttler’s decision to step down earlier this year.
Buttler, however, is still included in both squads and could face a scheduling conflict.
The rescheduled IPL is expected to overlap with England’s ODI series, with his Gujarat Titans team favourites for a deep playoff run.
The ECB stated it will reassess No Objection Certificates if the IPL runs longer than anticipated.
England’s white-ball home season kicks off with three ODIs (May 29, June 1, June 3) and three T20s (June 6, 8, 10).
England ODI squad:
Harry Brook (c), 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, and Jamie Smith.
England T20I squad:
Harry Brook (c), 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, and Luke Wood.
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