Jos Buttler quit as captain after England’s exit from the Champions Trophy.
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- Jos Buttler quit as England’s white-ball captain.
- Buttler quit after England’s Champions Trophy exit.
Jos Buttler quit as England’s white-ball captain after their early Champions Trophy 2025 exit. His leadership was under scrutiny due to poor results in limited-overs cricket, leading to his sacking. He will captain England one last time against South Africa on March 1 in Karachi, but the team is already eliminated after back-to-back losses.
Jos Buttler felt sad but said, “It was clear.” He hopes a new leader helps England.
England’s Champions Trophy prep included a poor India tour, winning just one of eight games. It was Brendon McCullum’s first series as head coach.
Jos Buttler said, “I’m going to stand down as England captain. It’s the right decision for me and the team. Hopefully, someone else with Baz will take the team where it needs to be.” (ESPNcricinfo)
Jos Buttler said, “The overriding emotions are still sadness and disappointment. In time, that will pass, and I can enjoy my cricket again. Captaining my country was an immense honor with many special moments.”
Jos Buttler became England’s white-ball captain in June 2022, leading them to a T20 World Cup win that year. However, results declined afterward. England exited early in the 2023 ODI World Cup, finishing seventh, and lost to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals.
England’s ambitions for the Champions Trophy came to an abrupt halt following consecutive defeats to Australia and Afghanistan, marking their third straight tournament disappointment, which seemingly played a crucial role in Jos Buttler’s decision to step down as the team’s white-ball captain.
Jos Buttler said, “It was clear this tournament was crucial for my captaincy. Two losses and elimination felt like a continuation of past struggles. I’d reached the end of the road as captain, which is a shame, and I’m sad about that.”
Jos Buttler said, “I was excited to work with Brendon and hoped for a quick turnaround to take the team forward. But it hasn’t worked out that way, so it feels like the right time for a change—for me and the team.”
Jos Buttler’s ODI captaincy faced challenges, leading England in 44 matches with 18 wins, 25 losses, and one no result—a 42% win rate. His T20I record was better, with 26 wins, 22 losses, and three no results in 51 games.
