Buttler to skipper if Morgan withdraws
Should England ODI captain Eoin Morgan not have a change of heart about the tour to Bangladesh by Sunday wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler will captain the side in his place.
Buttler is the current ODI vice-captain and has led the limited overs unit in a T20I against Pakistan last year.
Team manager Andrew Strauss is reportedly doing his utmost to persuade Morgan to change his mind about the tour, but the skipper’s views on the trip have become increasingly negative since the ECB security delegation gave the go-ahead for the visit.
It has been reported by the Sun and the Telegraph newspapers that Morgan has already decided to withdraw from the tour but the ECB are unlikely to make an announcement until after Sunday.
In terms of the starting XI Jonny Bairstow will likely be the player who benefits the most from Morgan’s absence and could take the gloves from Buttler should the likely skipper need his load lightened.
The panel of selector’s will meet next week to decide on a team by which time they should know which players are available. Only Alex Hales has joined the ODI skipper in expressing strong reservations after the ECB announced the tour would go ahead.
Latest
-
NewsRashid Khan: I keep calm and cool and focused on what I have to do
Rashid Khan dedicated his man of the match award to his parents who recently passed away.
-
NewsTom Westley sorry after alcohol poured over Feroze Khushi in Lord’s celebrations
The captain apologises after Essex admitted the celebrations failed to meet their inclusive values.
-
NewsSascoc ask government to intervene in Cricket South Africa crisis
Cricket South Africa have been backed into a corner but continue to resist Sascoc attempts to audit their operations.
-
NewsGloucestershire players are together and hoping to go a step further
There has been T20 quarter-final disappointment in three of the most recent four seasons.
-
NewsScott Borthwick returns to Durham after successful stint with Surrey
The opener was part of Surrey’s County Championship-winning side in 2018.
-
NewsVirat Kohli: I wish I was AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers was named man of the match after the Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated the Mumbai Indians in a dramatic super over.
-
NewsFlintoff opens up on struggles with bulimia
Former England skipper Andrew Flintoff has lifted the lid on his personal struggle with bulimia in a new documentary.
-
NewsMitch Marsh left in limbo by missing scans
A bizarre instance in the UAE has left Mitch Marsh unsure of how to proceed with rehabilitation for his recent ankle injury.
-
NewsAmy Jones relishing new role as England Women win again
Jones shone in her new position in the middle order on Monday.
-
NewsEssex promise diversity education after Muslim player sprayed with alcohol
The club admitted the celebrations failed to meet their inclusive values.