England's prospects for the Champions Trophy received a boost on Saturday when opening batsman Ben Duckett was passed fit for ...

England opener Ben Duckett has been declared fit for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after undergoing scans for his groin injury suffered in India.

For England, a batter who can be equally dangerous at the top of the order is Ben Duckett. The southpaw is known for his aggressive batting against the new ball and is widely feared by bowlers ...

Duckett’s 65 helped England off to another fine start and Root anchored the middle overs with a typically busy 69, with all of the tourists’ top six getting to at least 26 after they won the toss.

England also take on Afghanistan and South Africa in the group stage and Duckett insisted they should be judged on the eight-team event despite four ODI series losses in a row since the 2023 World ...