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The series begins with the first of five T20s on Wednesday in Kolkata (13:30 GMT) before three one-day internationals.<\/p>\n
The ODIs act as England’s preparation for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai which starts on 19 February.<\/p>\n
England have lost their last three 50-over series while Buttler averages 27.00 in the format since March 2023. <\/p>\n
He did not play an ODI last year because of injury and has only one score over 50 in his past 15 innings in the format.<\/p>\n
“He is smiling. That is good. He is very happy at the moment,” said McCullum, who replaces Matthew Mott after the Australian’s dismissal following the T20 World Cup in June.<\/p>\n
“He’s had a pretty good career already. His best years could definitely be ahead of him.”<\/p>\n
England’s recent white-ball struggles have come as the Test side has taken precedence in the build-up to this winter’s Ashes series.<\/p>\n
Buttler has often been without key players for series but in India he has a near full-strength squad, including quick bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer. <\/p>\n
Joe Root was left out of the T20 squad but is in line to feature in the ODIs, having last played in the format at the 2023 World Cup.<\/p>\n
McCullum, who has instilled an aggressive, attacking approach into the Test side, said he wants his white-ball side to play “watchable” cricket.<\/p>\n
“With the talent we have there is no reason why we can’t,” he said.<\/p>\n
“We have a batting line-up as powerful as any in the world, gun spinners, very good fielders and guys who bowl absolute rockets with the ball. <\/p>\n
“We have got options there to be able to entertain and give ourselves the greatest chance of success.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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