West Indies Host England in ODI Series

England is set to face the West Indies in the first ODI of a three-match series at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, led by Liam Livingstone in the absence of injured captain Jos Buttler. The West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, are coming into the series with a more settled squad and a strong home advantage, having historically performed well against England in ODIs. England's lineup is expected to be a mix of experienced players and newcomers, including Jafer Chohan and Jacob Bethell, as they seek to improve on their previous series loss to the West Indies. The teams have faced each other 105 times in ODIs, with England holding a slight edge with 53 wins compared to the West Indies' 46. Notably, the pitch is anticipated to be balanced, favoring both batters and bowlers, with spinners expected to play a crucial role as the match progresses. Meanwhile, India and New Zealand are preparing for the third Test of their series, with New Zealand leading 2-0 and looking to clinch a series victory.