Overview
- Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the Metro Bank ODIs with a right hamstring strain sustained during England’s Trent Bridge Test win over Zimbabwe.
- The ECB confirmed there will be no replacement in the 15-member ODI squad, leaving England one pace bowler short for the three-match series.
- Harry Brook will lead England in his first campaign as white-ball captain when the series opens at Edgbaston on May 29.
- Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler and Will Jacks will miss the IPL playoffs to rejoin England’s squad ahead of the ODI opener.
- England view the three ODIs, followed by three T20Is in early June, as vital for boosting their position in the 2027 World Cup qualification standings.