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Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide

After their poor series in India, England start the tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trio

The Guardian - UK

Jos Buttler determined to rediscover form with bat in Champions Trophy

In 33 ODIs since being appointed permanent white-ball skipper in June 2022, Buttler averages 33.13.

The Independent UK

Champions Trophy 2025: Jos Buttler backs Jamie Smith to thrive at three against Australia

The wicketkeeper-batter has been promoted to back up openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett

The Independent UK

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Jamie Smith to bat at three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia

Wicket-keeper to come in ahead of Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler

Evening Standard

Jamie Smith at No 3 for England’s Champions Trophy opener against Australia

England sprung a surprise in their XI for the Champions Trophy opener against Australia, with Jamie Smith keeping wicket and batting at No 3

The Guardian - UK

Champions Trophy 2025: Beleaguered Australia still strong contenders from Group B

NEW DELHI: Australia will be without several key players, including their talismanic skipper Pat Cummins, yet they remain strong title contenders for the ICC Champions Trophy. Their impressive track record in global tournaments and ability to bounce back from any situation make them a formidable and dangerous side. Australia, who…

The Times of India

'Indian cricketers shouldn't be allowed to play overseas T20 leagues unless retired': Dinesh Karthik after debut SA20 season

NEW DELHI: Dinesh Karthik came in as Jos Buttler's replacement in the Paarl Royals squad ahead of the third season of the SA20 - South Africa's premier T20 competition. On January 11, he made his debut against two-time defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a milestone moment. 'DK', as he…

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Champions Trophy 2025 All Team Squads: Full Players List and Updates

NEW DELHI: The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin in Pakistan on February 19, marking its return after an eight-year gap. The marquee tournament will feature the top eight men’s ODI teams competing for the prestigious title. The teams are divided into two groups, with the top two from…

The Times of India

Injuries and lack of form – England need change in fortune at Champions Trophy

England begin their tournament with a clash against old rivals Australia on February 22.

The Independent UK

SA20 Team of the Season: Five MI Cape Town players in Aiden Markram-led side

MI Cape Town's dominance in SA20 Season 3 is reflected in their five players being selected for the Team of the Season. Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, and Trent Boult represent the newly-crowned champions.

The Times of India

Kevin Pietersen ‘gobsmacked’ by England’s lack of training during India series as Jos Buttler defends side

England suffered a 3-0 ODI defeat in India, with former batter Pietersen claiming that only Joe Root had netted during the series

The Independent UK

England end nightmare India tour with ODI whitewash as Ben Duckett injury sparks Champions Trophy fears

Jos Buttler’s undermanned side finish disastrous trip with a seventh defeat in eight matches in Ahmedabad

Evening Standard

Jos Buttler defends England over ‘lazy’ rumours after India seal 3-0 clean sweep

Jos Buttler was left to defend his team from accusations of not training enough after another hammering saw them complete a poor trip to India

The Guardian - UK

England’s Champions Trophy build-up dented by Ben Duckett worry and another loss

The hosts were too hot to handle in Ahmedabad.

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Virat Kohli set for big milestone as India eye ODI clean-sweep over England

NEW DELHI: Team India will be hoping for a series clean-sweep of England as well as a big knock from Virat Kohli's currently silent bat when the two teams play the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, the end of their Champions Trophy build-up.

The Conversation

Is Steve Smith set to become the best? What data says about Test cricket’s elite 10,000+ run club

In the recent Border-Gavaskar series against India, Steve Smith agonisingly missed out reaching 10,000 Test runs in front of his home crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short by just one run.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Duckett would accept 3-0 series defeat if England beat India in Champions Trophy final

Ben Duckett does not care if England endure a series whitewash in India, so long as they beat the same opponents in the final of the Champions Trophy

The Times of India

'Worry is how easily India chased 305 down': Former cricketer slams England after crushing defeat in 2nd ODI

Former England wicketkeeper-batter Matt Prior has slammed Jos Buttler’s side following their heavy defeat against India in the second ODI in Cuttack. India comfortably chased down a 305-run target with four wickets in hand and 33 balls to spare, leaving Prior unimpressed with England’s performance.

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The Guardian - UK

Rohit Sharma hits century as India surge to ODI series victory over England

India beat England by four wickets in the second ODI to clinch the series with a game to spare after Sharma’s heroics

The Independent UK

Rohit Sharma hits hundred as India beat England in second ODI to secure series

The hosts overhauled a target of 305 with 33 balls to spare.

The Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja spins web as India bowl out England for 304 in 2nd ODI

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja once again tormented England’s batters with a stellar spell of 3 for 35, helping India bowl out the visitors for a modest 304 in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Ben Duckett and Joe Root lead England to 304 in must-win second ODI with India

All of the tourists’ top six got decent starts in Cuttack.

The Guardian - UK

India ease home in opening ODI after below-par England look short of ideas

The hosts won the first match of the series by four wickets in Nagpur as England’s bowlers were unable to defend a measly innings of 248 all out

Dynamite News

Rana, Jadeja restrict England to 248 against India in 1st ODI at Nagpur

Duckett also got some runs under his belt, hitting Axar Patel's spin for three fours when it was introduced to the attack. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell half-centuries give England something to bowl at

India need 249 to win.

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