West Indies v England men, ODI series 2023: All you need to know

Dates, start times, venues, TV and streaming information, team news, form, weather forecasts, betting odds and more ahead of the three-match series

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What is it?

West Indies host England in a three-match ODI series.

What is the schedule?

December 3: First ODI- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua (1:30pm BST/ 9:00am local time)

December 6: Second  ODI-  Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua (5:30pm BST/ 1:30pm local time )

December 9: Third ODI- Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados (5:30pm BST/ 1:30pm local time)

Who is in form?

Just three weeks and a day on from signing off their dreadful Cricket World Cup title defence, England will step back on the international treadmill in the West Indies.

Ultimately, the hope is that Jos Buttler's side are at the start of a successful four-year cycle towards the next tournament in South Africa in 2027.

But the reality is, with this tour - which includes five T20Is - so close to the debacle in India and a refreshed group selected, expectations perhaps need to be tempered. Indeed, of all the white-ball series between now and four years time, this is arguably the most inconsequential.

What the West Indies would have done for the chance to leave a mark on the Cricket World Cup, the first staged in their absence having been ever-presents in each of the 12 previous tournaments.

There is a freshness to the playing group - Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde are the standout additions for the series - though there is a familiar layer of gloom around selection.

Shane Dowrich was rewarded for impressive domestic form with a recall, only to retire from international cricket on the eve of the series; Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder have made themselves unavailable for selection; and Darren Bravo is taking a break from the game after he was overlooked.

Understandably, activity since being unsuccessful in reaching the 50-over World Cup in Zimbabwe has been limited. The white-ball leg of the visit of India across July and August was encouraging, winning the second ODI in Barbados and edging the T20I series 3-2.

And courtesy of the Super50 Cup, won by a Trinidad and Tobago side containing Kjorn Ottley and Yannic Cariah, much of the squad brings in a healthy diet of one-day cricket into the series, giving them every chance of catching the tourists cold.

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Kacey Carty's unbeaten 48 helped beat India in Bridgetown (RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)

Who is involved?

Only six players have been retained from England's ODI World Cup.

Hampshire quick John Turner is in line to claim his first England cap - he dropped out of the T20I series against New Zealand through injury - having impressed in the Blast.

Josh Tongue was also bidding for his first ODI outing after enjoying a breakthrough summer but has been forced to withdraw due to injury.

Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root and Mark Wood have been rested ahead of January's Test series in India, while Test captain Ben Stokes has undergone an operation on a long-term knee injury.

Dawid Malan has been cut from both formats of the tour, whilst Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali have been omitted from the ODI squad.

Ollie Pope could make his England white-ball debut having played 39 Tests.

Though leading run-scorer Bravo and wicket-taker Sunil Narine (retired) have been overlooked, the Windies have selected a squad largely drawn from those who impressed in the recent Super50 Cup.

Kjorn Ottley (317 runs at 45.28) returns, the uncapped Sherfane Rutherford (278 at 46.33) is selected and there are places for leg-spinner Yannic Cariah (18 wickets at 15.66) and Roston Chase.

Dowrich's decision to withdraw and call time on his international career will see Shai Hope combine the responsibility of being captain and wicketkeeper, with Pooran also unavailable.

Fast-bowler Alzarri Joseph has been named as vice-captain.

Rovman Powell, Dominic Drakes, Kyle Mayers, who are all playing T10 League cricket, and Jayden Seales miss out from the India squad.

West Indies squad: Shai Hope (c), Alzarri Joseph, Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas

England squad: Jos Buttler (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Phil Salt, John Turner

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John Turner's wait for an England debut is set to come to an end (RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)

What is the weather forecast?

For the first ODI in Antigua, the series is set to commence on a clear and sunny afternoon with temperatures being estimated at 24 degrees throughout the day.

The build-up to the second ODI will see hot temperatures accompanied by heavy rain which may see a delayed start. Thereafter, the weather is expected to clear up with temperatures around 26 degrees. 

A similar pattern follows for the start of the third ODI as heavy thunderstorms are predicted in the days before the concluding match. But conditions should improve, with the game likely to be played in 26 degrees at the Kensington Oval.

What are the odds?

Paddy Power has England as outright favourites in the opening encounter at 3/10 while West Indies can be found at 12/5.

Where to watch?

TNT Sports will broadcast every match from England's tour of the West Indies in the United Kingdom. Fans can stream footage using the service via the Discovery+ app.

Talksport 2 will provide ball-by-ball commentary throughout both series.

Followers based in the Caribbean can follow the action via Flow Sports, RUSH Sports and Sportsmax.

ESPN and ESPN+ will show the matches in the US, while Fancode will supply the action for fans based in India.

Sky Sport have the rights in New Zealand, ATN in Canada and Singtel in Singapore.

The Middle East and North Africa will be serviced by Etislat and Rabbitholebd and the Toffee App have the series in Bangladesh.

Viewers based in the remainder of the world can tune into the Windies YouTube channel to follow the action.

 


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