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.
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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