Jos Buttler resigned as England white-ball cricket captain after the side's premature ICC Champions Trophy exit. The resignation has sparked rumors of possible replacements ready to spearhead England limited-overs cricket into a fresh era. There are three well-known candidates, as follows:

1. Harry Brook – The Emerging Talent

Harry Brook, 26 years old, has quickly become an intimidating batsman across all formats. Fresh from being appointed as vice-captain by Buttler, Brook captained England in a September 2024 five-match ODI series against Australia, amassing the most runs, illustrating his leadership prospects. His style of batting fits into England's contemporary white-ball cricket approach. There have, however, been concerns about pushing him too early at a relatively young age with a suggestion of caution before assigning him the role of captain. 

2. Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone has experience as well as the ability to fill several roles. He led England on a West Indies tour when Buttler was not available, hit an unbeaten 124, and won the match. His ability to perform with both bat and ball makes him a serious contender, even though he lacks experience as an international captain.

3. Ben Duckett – The Dependable Performer

Ben Duckett has been a dependable performer for England, especially in difficult situations. His adaptability and composure make him a dependable option in the batting lineup. Duckett's domestic cricket experience and present form could make him a good bet for leadership. But his lack of experience in captaincy roles at the international level could be a factor the selectors would have to consider.

 The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has a significant decision to make at this  moment. They should consider factors like experience, leadership, and pressure handling. This is because there is the  need to consider the workload of the players who are likely to represent England in different formats. The new  captain will be an important factor in determining whether England will continue to be a force in limited overs cricket or not.