England vs West Indies: Liam Livingstone dropped from white-ball squads as Liam Dawson returns

Liam Livingstone has been dropped from England's white-ball squads to face the West Indies, while all-rounder Liam Dawson has been recalled.

Livingstone, who is not currently injured, stood in for former captain Jos Buttler last year during England's ODI series against the West Indies but has not been included in the current team.

Dawson is set to make a return to the white-ball team after almost three years but will only feature in the T20 games, live on Sky Sports.

England's ODI squad Harry Brook (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith

England's T20I squad Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood

Buttler could also find himself at the centre of a club-versus-country dilemma, with the end of the rescheduled Indian Premier League (IPL) set to clash with England's ODI against the West Indies.

England's first white-ball assignment of the season, under new captain Harry Brook, sees them take on the West Indies in three one-day internationals on May 29, June 1 and June 3. The third ODI is on the same date as the rearranged IPL final, meaning a potential conflict of interests for Buttler, whose Gujarat Titans are currently top of the table and favourites to reach the knockout stage.

The IPL was postponed due to military action between India and Pakistan, but following a ceasefire agreement, the tournament will resume on Saturday May 17.

"We're keen to support the IPL and the BCCI in getting the schedule up and running and to facilitate players' returns should they choose to go back," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement.

"No objection certificates have been granted based on the original IPL dates so we'll need to review any potential extensions, particularly in relation to any clash with the final white-ball squad.

"We'll continue to work closely with the BCCI and the IPL as the situation develops."

Image: Former England captain Jos Buttler plays for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL

Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell and Livingstone play for second-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with the former only being included in the T20 team.

Director of men's cricket Rob Key had originally given permission for extended stays at the IPL, meaning Bethell was allowed to sit out the Zimbabwe Test later this month, but will now have to assess the new picture.

Buttler stepped down as captain earlier this year, replaced by Brook, with the West Indies series being his first time leading England as the skipper.

Spinner Tom Hartley has also been recalled into the ODI squad and will feature alongside Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Will Jacks and Brydon Carse in the 50-over games.

Image: Tom Hartley featured in England's ODI series against Ireland in September 2023

One-day international series at home to West Indies (May-June)

All games are live on Sky Sports

First ODI: Thursday May 29 (1pm) - Edgbaston, Birmingham

Thursday May 29 (1pm) - Edgbaston, Birmingham Second ODI: Sunday June 1 (11am) - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Sunday June 1 (11am) - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Third ODI: Tuesday June 3 (1pm) - The Kia Oval, London

T20 international series at home to West Indies (June)

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