3 h. ago England eliminated from Champions Trophy after defeat by Afghanistan

Jos Buttler’s side lost by eight runs in Lahore leaving his position as captain in jeopardy

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3 h. ago Jos Buttler considering future after England’s sorry Champions Trophy exit

Captain on brink after third group exit in a rowAfghanistan outplay England to win thrillerJos Buttler will consider his future as England’s white-ball captain after the agonising eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in Lahore that terminated his side’s Champions Trophy hopes, and left him wondering whether he is part of the problem.England fly to Karachi on Thursday for their final group game – against South Africa on Saturday – already out of the running for the semi-finals. Their defeat by Afghanistan, following the loss against Australia last Saturday, made it a third consecutive tournament failure under Buttler’s leadership. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago England eliminated from Champions Trophy after defeat to Afghanistan

Jos Buttler’s side lost by eight runs in Lahore leaving his position as captain in jeopardy

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4 h. ago England dumped out of Champions Trophy after defeat to Afghanistan

Jos Buttler’s position as white-ball captain is under scrutiny.

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4 h. ago England crash out of Champions Trophy early as Afghanistan defeat deepens ODI woes

Dramatic chase falls narrowly short as Jos Buttler’s side exit at group stage after back-to-back defeats

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5 h. ago England chasing 326 to defeat Afghanistan: Champions Trophy cricket – live

Champions Trophy updates from Lahore, 9am GMT startRead this week’s edition of The Spin | And email JimIs Livingstone living on a prayer?Yes, says John Starbuck:Hi. Unless he produces a whizzo performance today, I suspect Livingstone will be omitted from Saturday’s game, in favour of the (now) extra spinner. What do you reckon? Continue reading...

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9 h. ago England need 326 to defeat Afghanistan: Champions Trophy cricket – live

Champions Trophy updates from Lahore, 9am GMT startSign up to get our newsletter, The Spin | And mail Jim Is Livingstone living on a prayer?Yes, says John Starbuck:Hi. Unless he produces a whizzo performance today, I suspect Livingstone will be omitted from Saturday’s game, in favour of the (now) extra spinner. What do you reckon? Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Joe Root comments on Jos Buttler speak volumes as he makes England cricket statement

England are staring down the barrel of Champions Trophy elimination if they don't beat Afghanistan, but former captain Joe Root is convinced they're on the right track - despite Jos Buttler's side's struggles in the last 18 months

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