England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has said that there is still no clarity regarding the availability of the senior duo of Joe Root and Ben
Stokes for the 2025 Champions Trophy as well. They have not played international white-ball cricket since the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, which made the talks of a potential revamp for the side as well.

“I don’t know exactly. Obviously Brendon McCullum is coming in full-time and he’ll be in touch with the guys. It’s conversations for the next few weeks with the guys in charge. The guys here have played really well. Some of the young players have done themselves no harm at all. There are people who aren’t here who will have aspirations to be in the white-ball side as well. It’s really exciting,” Buttler said after England’s 3-1 series win over West Indies (via ESPN Cricinfo). “I can’t speak for them individually but I hope they have white-ball aspirations. They’re two great players,” he added.

He also returned to lead the side in the T20Is against West Indies, but as a pure batter, while Phil Salt kept the wickets as well. Admitting that he is unsure of whether he will continue without the gloves as well.

“I don’t know exactly but I’ve enjoyed it. It’s been good for me to take one less thing off my plate. Tres (Trescothik) has been great at doing that as well, he’s really led the side and really helped me and pushed me towards those kinds of things. Change is good sometimes. I’ve enjoyed being closer to the bowlers,” Jos Buttler concluded.