England Recall Dawson, Drop Livingstone For West Indies White-Ball Series Amid IPL Clash

Liam Dawson has been recalled to England's white-ball cricket squads for the upcoming series against the West Indies, marking his first T20 international appearance in nearly three years. Dawson's selection follows a strong summer with Hampshire and consistent performances in franchise leagues, earning him recognition as one of Wisden's cricketers of the year. The squads see several changes, including the dropping of Liam Livingstone and Phil Salt due to recent poor form, and the inclusion of Luke Wood and Brydon Carse, who returns after injury. Harry Brook will captain the side for the first time full-time, taking over from Jos Buttler, whose Gujarat Titans team is currently a contender in the rescheduled IPL final on June 3. This IPL scheduling creates potential conflicts for players like Buttler, Will Jacks, and Jacob Bethell, who may be involved in the IPL playoffs overlapping with the ODI series starting May 29. England's management has expressed support for facilitating player participation in both competitions amid the ongoing IPL rescheduling caused by geopolitical tensions.