England announce ODI XI vs India, Buttler's 200th ODI

England will begin a three-match One-Day International series against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday, July 14, aiming to translate their recent T20I dominance into the 50-over format. The hosts have announced their playing XI for the series opener, headlined by wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler's milestone 200th ODI appearance and a new opening partnership featuring Jacob Bethell alongside Ben Duckett.

Buttler, who made his ODI debut against Pakistan in Dubai on February 21, 2012, is set to become one of England's most experienced players in the format. The series begins against a backdrop of off-field change for English cricket, following the recent removal of Brendon McCullum from the Test coaching role. McCullum remains in charge of the white-ball teams and will be looking to consolidate his position with a strong ODI performance.

The selection of Jacob Bethell to open the batting signals England's ongoing search for a stable pairing at the top of the order. Bethell, who has 21 ODI caps, becomes Ben Duckett's fifth different opening partner in a relatively short period. The batting order sees Joe Root at number three, with Harry Brook continuing as captain. The...