Jos Buttler will lead England’s white-ball team for the last time against South Africa on Saturday, with his resignation on the eve of their final match of this failed Champions Trophy campaign potentially paving the way for Harry Brook to take on the role.
Two defeats from two not only ended England’s hopes of making the semi-finals but proved terminal for Buttler’s leadership, with two poor World Cup defences in the space of 18 months meaning this campaign was always likely to be the last roll of the dice. Buttler, 34, has no intention of retiring from international cricket, however.
