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Jos Buttler has promised to match the heroics of Ben Stokes's Test team as he leads England against India at the Ageas Bowl for their first game since the resignation of Eoin Morgan.

But England's new white-ball captain embarks on a fresh era with of the first of three 20-over and three 50-over matches in 11 days, he sees no reason for revolution.

Asked if there was now an obligation on the T20 team to keep up with their record-breaking Test counterparts, Buttler – who remains in regular touch with Morgan – replied: 'Yeah, I guess so, and that's great. There's a clear identity for that team now.