England, South Africa and Champions Trophy
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Poor death bowling and lack of support for Root cost England, says Buttler
Buttler captaining better than I did at times - Root
Batter Joe Root backs "brilliant leader" Jos Buttler and says the England captain is making a better fist of the job than he did at times during his tenure as Test skipper.
Jos Buttler admits he could quit England captaincy after latest white-ball calamity
Jamie Smith will bat at No. 3 for the first time in his ODI career and keep wicket for England in their Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday. Joe Root has been England's first-choice No.
Joe Root hits a century off 98 balls as England try and chase 326 to beat Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.
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Joe Root scoops the ball "perfectly" for six as England face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. Available to UK users only.
Afghanistan face England in the Champions in Lahore - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary
England's Joe Root bats during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Afghanistan and England, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
South Africa vs England Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Wiaan Mulder outfoxed Joe Root to break England's back. Harry Brook once again got dismissed by a spinner as today Keshav Maharaj got the better of him for 19.
Jos Buttler has resigned as England white-ball captain after his team made an early exit from the Champions Trophy with back-to-back defeats against Australia and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan take on Australia in their final group-stage match versus Australia.
Jos Buttler announced his decision to step down as England's white-ball captain. Reflecting upon that, head coach Brendon McCullum talked about Buttler's legacy and how he has developed multiple leaders in the dressing room.
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