Hey everyone, big news from the England cricket camp! Jos Buttler has announced he’s stepping down as England’s white-ball captain. He made the announcement at a press conference, saying it’s the right decision for both himself and the team.
This comes after a really tough Champions Trophy campaign where England, unfortunately, didn’t make it to the semi-finals. They’ve had a rough patch recently, failing to defend their T20 and 50-over World Cup titles under Buttler’s leadership.
The recent loss to Afghanistan in Lahore really sealed their fate in the Champions Trophy, despite a brilliant century from Joe Root. It’s been a challenging time for Buttler, who took over from Eoin Morgan after their 2022 T20 World Cup win.
Since then, England’s results haven’t quite lived up to expectations. They had a disappointing 50-over World Cup in India last year, winning only three out of nine games. They also exited in the semi-finals of the last T20 World Cup and recently suffered a 3-0 ODI series loss in India, leading up to the Champions Trophy.
So, Buttler has decided to step aside, and it’ll be interesting to see who takes over the reins. It’s a big change for the England white-ball team!
