Ben Duckett Cleared for Champions Trophy 2025
The England team will face tough competition in their group games, but with Duckett's batting skills and the team's overall strength, they will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament, starting with their opening match against Australia in Lahore.
England batter Ben Duckett has been declared fit and available for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after recovering from a minor groin strain sustained during the third ODI against India, with scans revealing no serious damage to his left groin.
Duckett had suffered the injury during the match in Ahmedabad, limping visibly after the first innings, but still managed to score 34 runs in the second innings. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that the scans showed no serious injury, and Duckett is now cleared to play in the tournament. This news comes as a relief for the English team, who recently suffered a series defeat against India.
England will start their campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia on February 22 in Lahore, followed by matches against Afghanistan and South Africa. The eight-team tournament begins on February 19 in Pakistan, with India playing their group stage matches in Dubai, UAE. England's opening match against Australia will be a crucial one, and Duckett's availability will be a significant boost to the team.
With Duckett's fitness concerns now behind him, England will look to put their recent series defeat behind them and make a strong start to the tournament. The Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an exciting competition, with several top teams competing for the title, and England will be hoping to make a deep run in the tournament.
