Matt Potts set for ODI debut as Mott pleads for patience with Buttler

England will hand Matt Potts an ODI debut and recall Adil Rashid at the earliest opportunity amid an insistence from their white-ball head coach, Matthew Mott, that it is too soon to make strong judgments on Jos Buttler’s captaincy.

A congested schedule means a sharp turnaround for Buttler’s men, with Tuesday’sfirst ODI against South Africa in Durham – a day-nighter set to be played in 37-degree heat – coming just 48 hours after their five-wicket defeat to India at Old Trafford.

It means Reece Topley, who shone with nine wickets during the 2-1 ODI series loss but has a history of injury and did not bowl his full allocation on Sunday, will take a breather and open up a slot for Potts to win a first white-ball cap on his home ground.

The 23-year-old right-armer was initially viewed as a limited overs prospect, only for stellar early season County Championship form with Durham and injuries elsewhere to see him fast-tracked into the Test setup and whistle up 18 wickets in his first four outings. Mott, needless to say, is keen to have a look at him.

“[Potts] comes in at a great time for us,” said Mott. “He’s been around the group the last couple of days, he’s got great energy and I’m sure he’ll let rip and give us the injection that’s needed after some big days of travel and play. Fresh legs will be great.”

Rashid meanwhile is back after being granted leave to undertake the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. No bowler boasts more than the Yorkshireman’s 159 ODI wickets since the 2015 World Cup and Mott admitted his threat was “definitely” missed when Rishabh Pant was laying waste to England’s attack with his maiden ODI century on Sunday.

“We fully respect the reasons why [Rashid] wasn’t here and I think it’s great he’s made