Ahead Of Champions Trophy Clash vs Australia, England Recall Star Wicketkeeper-Batter

England recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith on Thursday for his or her Champions Trophy opening recreation towards Australia in Lahore. The 24-year-old missed the previous one-day sequence towards India which England misplaced 3-0 final month, however will maintain wicket and bat at quantity three within the match on Saturday. Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Mark Wood had been named because the crew’s seam assault. Former World Cup winners England have by no means received the Champions Trophy. They are positioned in Group B together with Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa.

Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh are in Group A. The high two sides from every group will qualify for the semi-finals. 

England crew to face Australia on Saturday: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

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