England must start with a bang in Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Jos Buttler's last throw of the dice, writes RICHARD GIBSON
After promising to smile more and relinquishing the wicketkeeper's gloves, the decision to drop himself back down the order ...
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England have reached a tipping point. It's time for Jos Buttler to step up
There are still significant dangers for Buttler’s men to negotiate in this opening game – namely opener Travis Head, who ...
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Australia vs England Champions Trophy predictions, betting tips and odds: More woe on the horizon for Buttler's boys
To add to that Australia sport Travis Head, who has been one of the best batters in the world over the last 12 months, along ...
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England face depleted Australia as Ashes rivals renew rivalry in Champions Trophy
An off-colour England and an injuryhit Australia will be eager to start their Champions Trophy campaign on a winning note in ...
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Buttler: Smith has 'free hit' at No. 3 in reshuffled England batting order
While a calf injury ruled Smith out of that series, his ability against spin in Pakistan was best showcased in the longest ...
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5 key talking points as England prepare to face Australia in Champions Trophy
Brendon McCullum’s reign as England’s white-ball coach got off to an inauspicious start with T20 and ODI series defeats in ...
Eoin Morgan names ‘out-and-out’ favourites and dark horses to win ICC Champions Trophy
India saw off Bangladesh to kick off their ICC Champions Trophy campaign in some style (Picture: Getty) Former England ...
ICC Champions Trophy: England's awful run of form leaves Jos Buttler's side needing to 'do an Australia'
England can take inspiration from Australia as they look to turn iffy form before a major tournament into success during it; Jos Buttlers side face their injury-hit rivals in the ICC Champions Trophy ...
The ‘death cult’ of Bazball is killing English cricket
Imagine a classic saloon scene from a Western. It doesn’t have to be a good film. Just think of trigger-happy, big-talking outlaws. All the teams at the Champions Trophy are already quenching their ...