Tourists Aim to Bounce Back from ODI Series Loss in Final White-Ball Campaign of 2024
After a comprehensive defeat to India in the World Cup semi-final, Jos Buttler’s England side will be eager to get their white-ball campaign back on track as they take on the West Indies in a five-match T20I series. Buttler, who has been sidelined with a persistent calf injury, is set to make his return, putting an end to the revolving door of captaincy understudies seen in recent series.
The West Indies will also be looking to bounce back, having failed to make the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup despite strong form going into their home tournament. They have made some changes to their squad, with the return of star players like Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Shimron Hetmyer, who missed the recent Sri Lanka tour.
Both teams will be eager to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan, with the series holding added significance for England in particular. Buttler’s form and leadership will be key, as the team looks to get their white-ball show back on the road.
“The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown is expected to be a high-scoring venue, with the pitch offering something for the seamers early on before becoming easier to bat on under lights.”
West Indies have had the edge over England in recent T20I series, but the visitors will be aiming to turn the tables this time around.
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