Ben Duckett excited by England’s white-ball future under Brendon McCullum - Duckett has averaged in the mid-40s since his Test recall two years ago.

Australia's Travis Head whacked 154 not out as England were beaten by seven wickets in the first ODI on Thursday, but Ben Duckett is certain Brendon McCullum will turn things around

Ben Duckett is set to open the batting in England’s one-day international series against Australia this week, with plans for him to take the role long-term. Duckett has been England’s Test opener since November 2022 but has never previously opened in one-day internationals.

Ben Duckett justified his elevation to opener with 95 off 91 balls before England succumbed to a trial by spin in their first ODI against Australia at Trent Bridge.Tasked with bringing the same energy to the top of the 50-over order that he has in Tests,

Ben Duckett, who has a successful stint as a Test opener, is set to debut as an ODI opener for England in the upcoming series against Australia. The move is part of England's strategy to align their 50-over and Test teams,

Ben Duckett has hit 95 before England was slowed by Australia’s spinners to post 315

Will Jacks 57 (51) Australia. Aaron Hardie 0/27 (6) England vs Australia Live Score: FOUR! Slightly overpitched, outs

Along with fellow spinning all-rounders Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell, Livingstone can play a big role for England in both innings and he had performance-point make-ups of 37, 99 and 45 in his last three ODIs in the West Indies last December.

England take on Australia in the first ODI of the five-match series at Trent Bridge on Thursday, with Harry Brook set to lead the side in the absence of Jos Buttler. Buttler was ruled out of the entire series with injury,