Phil Salt Selected as England Wicketkeeper for T20s

Phil Salt has been confirmed as the wicketkeeper for England's T20I series against West Indies, despite the return of regular captain Jos Buttler, who will play solely as a batsman. This marks a significant change in strategy, as Buttler has been the primary keeper in 106 of his last 108 T20 internationals. Salt expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating he enjoys keeping wickets and believes it is where he can contribute most effectively. He has kept wickets in 13 of his 59 international games and has performed well in the ongoing ODI series, notably scoring 59 in the second ODI against West Indies. Buttler, returning from a calf injury, trained with the team but will not play in the deciding ODI, focusing instead on his role in the upcoming T20 series starting November 9. The decision to have Buttler play as a specialist batsman aligns with advice from new head coach Brendon McCullum, reflecting a shift in England's white-ball strategy.