Background

Following Jos Buttler's resignation as England's ODI captain after their disappointing Champions Trophy exit, England cricket is now looking for a new leader in the 50-over format. The next captain will be tasked with rebuilding the team ahead of future tournaments, including the 2027 World Cup.

Rob Key, England's managing director, has indicated that all options are being considered carefully. Ben Stokes is currently England's Test captain, while Harry Brook serves as the white-ball vice-captain, making both prominent candidates for the role.

Resolution Criteria

This market will resolve to the player officially announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as the next permanent ODI captain.

• If an interim captain is named but later confirmed as permanent, the market will resolve to that player

• If a joint captaincy is announced, the market will resolve to the player who is designated as the primary ODI captain

• The market will only resolve once the ECB makes an official announcement regarding the permanent appointment

• If the ECB decides to merge white-ball captaincy roles (ODI and T20I under one captain), the market will resolve to whoever is given that combined role

Considerations

• Workload management is likely to be a significant factor in the decision, particularly for players like Ben Stokes who already have significant responsibilities

• The ECB may consider a longer-term appointment with the 2027 World Cup in mind, potentially favoring younger candidates

• The timing of the appointment may depend on England's upcoming fixture schedule and the availability of preferred candidates