3 Players who can replace Jos Buttler as England white ball captain

England's worst performance in white-ball cricket has been ongoing for quite some time, with recent setbacks including a loss in the ODI series against India, followed by a defeat in the T20 series, an early exit from the Champions Trophy, and previous disappointments in the T20 World Cup and the 2023 World Cup, ultimately forcing Jos Buttler to step down as the captain. 

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England urgently needs to find a new captain who can guide the team in a new direction with the 2027 World Cup is around the corner in just next 2 years. 

So here are the 3 players who can replace Jos Buttler as England's white ball captain.

1. Phil Salt

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Phil Salt is an opener in white ball cricket who is known for his aggressive batting and is an occasional wicketkeeper. Phil Salt captained England in the T20I series against Australia in September 2024. 

He is one of the best contenders who can replace Jos Buttler as England's captain in the white ball game because he has the advantage of being a wicketkeeper who can actually change the game from behind the stumps, and he is preferred over Jos Buttler in wicketkeeping. 

He has scored 988 runs in 32 matches. He has exactly the same game as Jos Buttle,r who can change the game with both bat and ball.

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2. Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone, an all-rounder batter for England, is one of the players who is most likely to become captain of the England team. He is a middle-order batsman who is known for his clean striking of the ball and is a part-time spinner. 

He has captained England in the ODIs against the West Indies, which gives him an extra edge. He has played 39 ODI matches and has scored 932 runs. He has the record for the fastest 50 in ODIs. He is someone who has the ability to hit big sixes. 

He has taken 25 wickets in his ODI career. He has the highest score of 124 in ODIs and has hit 57 fours and 50 sixes. He has scored 50s five times and a century once.

3. Joe Root

Joe Root is one of the most well-known individuals in the white ball format. He is a middle-order batsman who fits right in the powerful England batting order and is someone who bowls spin as well. He has the experience of 77 matches and scored 6859 runs with an average of 48. 

He is one of the most consistent batsmen in the white ball game over the long years. He has played for England for a long time, so England might go with an experienced player and give Joe Root a chance to become England's captain as the ODI World Cup is in the next 2 years. 

He recently scored his 17th ODI century during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday. This was the English batter’s first century in the ODI format since the ODI World Cup in 2019. He has taken 28 wickets in his ODI career.

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