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Buttler: Root crucial for England ODI team
England captain Jos Buttler believes Joe Root will play a “crucial role” in India on his ODI return and as they build up to the Champions Trophy this month.
England captain Jos Buttler believes Joe Root will play a “crucial role” in India on his ODI return and as they build up to the Champions Trophy this month.
Australia captain Pat Cummins is set to miss the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt.
Australia’s Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of next month’s Champions Trophy with a back injury.
England coach Brendon McCullum says he hopes his side emerges from a host of limited-overs matches against India in “good shape” for the Champions Trophy.
Out-of-form captain Rohit Sharma will lead India in the ODI home series against England and at next month’s Champions Trophy.
Temba Bavuma will captain a full-strength 15-man Proteas squad at the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Pat Cummins returns for Australia’s Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan next month after skipping their Sri Lanka Test tour.
The squads for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE as they are announced.
The ICC has announced the fixtures for the Champions Trophy, which will take place from 19 February to 9 March in Pakistan and the UAE.
Host nation Pakistan has chosen Dubai as a neutral venue for next year’s Champions Trophy after India refused to travel to its neighbour for the tournament.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year’s SA20 and Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
India will play next year’s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan.
The ICC will meet on Friday to determine the destiny of next year’s Champions Trophy after India refused to play in host nation Pakistan.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that India will not travel to Pakistan for the eight-team Champions Trophy starting in February.
ESPNcricinfo discussed the negatives and positives about cricket’s ‘mini World Cup’.