Harry Brook's captaincy era begins as England name playing XI for 1st ODI vs WI
England have confirmed their XI for the opening fixture of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, with Harry Brook set to captain the side for the first time in white-ball cricket. The match, which takes place at Edgbaston on Thursday, May 29, marks the beginning of a new leadership era following Jos Buttler's decision to step down earlier this year.advertisementBrook, 25, takes over the captaincy from Jos Buttler, who stepped down following England's disappointing Champions Trophy campaign earlier this year. He will become one of the youngest players to captain England in ODI cricket, ushering in a new era as the team looks to rebuild its limited-overs credentials.Among the notable selections is Jamie Smith, who will open the batting alongside Ben Duckett. Smith will replace Phil Salt at the top of the order after the senior wicketkeeper was dropped after a string of inconsistent performances. Joe Root returns to the side and is expected to bat at number three, followed by Brook at four and Buttler at five.Ready for the Brook era!We've named our XI for the #ENGvWI ODI series opener— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 28, 2025
All-rounder Jacob Bethell adds balance to the middle order and offers a useful option with the ball. Will Jacks has been slotted in at number seven, tasked with the finisher's role. Jacks is also expected to share fifth-bowling duties, adding depth to the side's middle and lower order.advertisementThe bowling attack features pace options Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, and Brydon Carse, with Adil Rashid making his 150th ODI appearance. Rashid remains the only specialist spinner in the side — a milestone selection that adds experience to an otherwise evolving setup.England's decision to go into the match without a fifth front-line bowler has drawn some scrutiny, with part-time options such as Jacks, Bethell, and Root expected to contribute overs. Overton's inclusion has also raised questions, given his limited track record in bowling full spells in the 50-over format.Matthew Potts, widely tipped by analysts to make the starting XI, has been left on the bench but could feature later in the series.The second and third ODIs will be played at Trent Bridge (June 1) and The Kia Oval (June 3).England Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Adil RashidBench: Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Matthew Potts, Tom Hartley
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