The tear in his calf has caused Buttler to be out of action, and he has not participated in any match since the 2024 T20 World Cup. Buttler was originally included in the squad for the West Indies tour, but it was due to his ongoing recovery that he had to miss the ODI series. However, he is supposed to be back by the time the five-match T20 series begins in Barbados on November 9. Lancashire made this news official as they announced Livingstone as the official leader of the squad for the West Indies tour. 'Liam Livingstone will step in as captain for the ODI series with the Lancashire all-rounder set to lead England for the first time whilst Jos Buttler continues his recovery from injury,' read the statement from Lancashire cricket.