DEREK PRINGLE

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For a captain forever championing the aggressive option, Jos Buttler has played it pretty safe with the provisional squad picked for England’s defence of the 50-over World Cup they won in 2019.
Buttler, who has the major say over personnel, has opted for the familiar fare of players like Jason Roy and Ben Stokes rather than the thrilling potential of young cricketers like Harry Brook – amove many see as conservative.
Four years is a long time for things to stay the same, especially in white-ball cricket. But while there’s been some churn among the bowlers, wit...