LONDON: England’s wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler on Thursday was named as new white-ball captain.
Buttler replaces World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, who retired from international cricket this week after injury and form struggles.
Buttler was Morgan’s vice-captain and has led England in nine ODI and five Twenty20s when the latter was unavailable.
“It is the greatest honour to captain your country – I can’t wait to take this team forward,” said Buttler.
Buttler’s first assignment as captain will come against India, with three T20s and three ODIs from 7 July. England are set to name their squad on Friday.
Series against South Africa, Pakistan and Australia follow before the T20 World Cup in Australia from October.
Buttler will work alongside newly-appointed Australian head coach Matthew Mott, with the pair looking to build a side also capable of defending the 50-over World Cup in India in October 2023.
