The most worrying aspect of England being knocked out of the Champions Trophy by Afghanistan is that it is not surprising. It comes on the back of awful form in bilateral cricket and poor World Cup defences in ODIs in 2023 and T20s in 2024.

Jos Buttler should promote himself up the order with his England captaincy on the line in Wednesday's Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan, according to former England opener Nick Knight. Buttler walked out to bat in the 35th over in England's five-wicket defeat to Australia on Saturday,

What now for England and Jos Buttler after Champions Trophy exit? - An eight-run defeat to Afghanistan continued a worrying downward trend in white-ball cricket.

England's Jos Buttler has asserted that he would "consider all possibilities" about his future as white-ball captain. The latest disappointment came in the form of an eight-run defeat to Afghanistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday. England have been eliminated from the tournament.

Michael Atherton expects Jos Buttler’s time as England captain to be over - Buttler’s side were eliminated from the Champions trophy after losing to Afghanistan.

England were embarrassed by Afghanistan in Lahore and knocked out of the Champions Trophy at the group stage, leaving Buttler to consider whether his time is up

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.

Jos Buttler will take time to assess his future as captain after England exit - England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after losing to Afghanistan in Lahore.