England name their playing XI for the first of a three-match ODI series against India at Edgbaston on Tuesday. Multiple reports say Jacob Bethell is selected to open the batting, partnering Ben Duckett as England look to establish a consistent top order for the series opener. The reports also indicate a wider XI including Harry Brook as captain and Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper-batter, alongside other members of England’s white-ball group.
Free Press Journal adds additional context, stating that the match is Jos Buttler’s 200th ODI appearance. England’s XI is reported as featuring Joe Root, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue and Adil Rashid, suggesting a combination of pace and spin to meet India’s batting lineup.
After Edgbaston, the remaining scheduled ODIs are in Cardiff on July 16 and at Lord’s on July 19, according to the same source. Across the reports, the key confirmed change for Tuesday is the top-order role for Bethell as opener with Duckett.
