Cricket-Root backs Buttler's captaincy despite England setbacks


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Group B - Australia v England - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan - February 22, 2025 England's Jos Buttler in action REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo

(Reuters) - Joe Root has thrown his support behind white-ball captain Jos Buttler despite England's shaky start to the Champions Trophy, describing him as a "brilliant leader" who has the support of the entire dressing room.

England lost their opening game to Australia by five wickets on Saturday after setting the 50-overs world champions a target of 352 but former test skipper Root said Buttler was doing everything a good captain should.

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