Jos Buttler resigns as England's white-ball captain after Champions Trophy debacle

Jos Buttler resigned as England's captain in one-day internationals and T20 internationals following their disastrous early exit from Champions Trophy 2025. Buttler made the announcement on Friday, Feburary 28 in Karachi, a day before their final Group B match against England.

Jos Buttler's decision comes a day after England were humbled by Afghanistan in their do-or-die match in Lahore. England lost to Australia in their opening game of the Champions Trophy and are in danger of finishing the marquee eight-team ODI tournament without a win.

Buttler said he would continue to play for England in white-ball cricket and hoped that he will be able to do better without the burden of



captaincy.

"I'm going to stand down as England captain. It's the right decision for me and the right decision for the team. Hopefully somebody else who can come in alongside Baz will take the team to where it needs to be," Buttler said.

"The overriding emotions are still sadness and disappointment. I'm sure, in time, that will pass and I can get back to really enjoying my cricket, and [will] also be able to reflect on what an immense honour it is to captain your country and all the special things that come with it," he added.

Buttler made it clear after the defeat to Afghanistan on Wednesday that he would be open to discussing his future with the team management and the England and Wales Cricket Board.