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Jos Buttler Steps Down as England Captain After Champions Trophy 2025 Exit

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Jos Buttler has stepped down as England’s white-ball captain following the team’s disappointing performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The decision comes after England’s early exit from the tournament, adding to their struggles in recent years.

Buttler, who took over the leadership role after Eoin Morgan’s retirement, has faced immense pressure due to England’s poor run in major ICC events.

England’s decline in white-ball cricket has been a growing concern. The team had a forgettable campaign in the 2023 ODI World Cup, finishing near the bottom of the points table.

Their struggles continued in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where they once again failed to qualify for the knockout stage. The trend continued in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where England failed to progress beyond the group stage, leading to further criticism of Buttler’s leadership.

With mounting pressure and increasing speculation about his future as captain, Buttler has now decided to step down. His final match as England’s captain will be against South Africa on Saturday in the Champions Trophy. After this game, England will begin their search for a new leader to take charge of the white-ball team.

Despite stepping down as captain, Buttler remains one of England’s most important white-ball batters and is expected to continue playing in the team. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is likely to announce his replacement soon, with several names in contention for the role.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 28 February 2025

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