England’s Playing XI for Champions Trophy 2025 Opener Against Australia
England has named their Squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia. In a surprise move, Jamie Smith replaces Phil Salt as wicketkeeper. Get the latest squad update.
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The England squad has been declared by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) officially for their initial Group B fixture of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy to take place in Australia. Making an unexpected substitution, Jamie Smith steps back in to claim the wicket-keeping mantle from Phil Salt.
The English cricket team recently played Team India in a series of three ODIs on their way to the Champions Trophy.
ECB announces England's XI for match against Australia
England's inaugural match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against Australia
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Salt | Batsman |
| 2 | Ben Duckett | Batsman |
| 3 | Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 4 | Joe Root | Batsman |
| 5 | Harry Brook | Batsman |
| 6 | Jos Buttler | Batsman and Captain |
| 7 | Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| 8 | Brydon Carse | All-rounder |
| 9 | Jofra Archer | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Adil Rashid | Spinner |
| 11 | Mark Wood | Fast Bowler |
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The Group B arch-rivals Australia and England will be played on Saturday, 22nd of February. The highly anticipated game will be hosted by the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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