England lost captain Eoin Morgan shortly before the toss in the second one-day international against Australia in Cardiff on Saturday as the Middlesex batsman was ruled out with a back spasm.
Morgan's place in the side was taken by Sam Billings, with wicket-keeper Jos Buttler captaining the team as the 2019 World Cup hosts were forced into a late reshuffle after their three-wicket victory in the first of this five-match series at The Oval on Wednesday.
Australia captain and wicket-keeper Tim Paine won the toss and opted to field in overcast conditions that promised to assist swing bowlers.
The world champions also made changes, with fast bowler Billy Stanlake ruled out with a left big toe injury.
Fellow quick Jhye Richardson, playing his second ODI, replaced Stanlake. Meanwhile Australia opted to play an extra batsman in D'Arcy Short, who was making his
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