Champions Trophy 2025 – Afg vs Eng – Decline and fall – England face up to scale of ODI rebuilding job

Brendon McCullum’s promise of entertainment from England’s white-ball sides has backfired, with the team suffering two losses at the Champions Trophy and facing elimination. Head coach McCullum has lost nine out of 10 matches, with captain Jos Buttler likely facing the end of his tenure after a disheartening performance. The team’s decline in ODIs can be attributed to a lack of exposure to the format due to changes in English cricket, leading to a string of losses and uncertainty about the future leadership.

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