Jos Buttler has stepped down as England’s white-ball captain following the team’s disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy.
The 34-year-old will lead England for the final time in their last group-stage match against South Africa on Saturday. Under his leadership, England has struggled in recent ODIs, losing 15 of their last 21 matches, including defeats to Australia and Afghanistan that ended their Champions Trophy campaign.
Reflecting on his decision, Buttler admitted that the team’s performances had not been up to the mark. “The team could not perform well under my leadership in the Champions Trophy. England’s results under my captaincy have been disappointing. It’s the right time for me and the team,” he said. He further added, “I want to focus on my cricket.”
Buttler took over as England’s white-ball captain in June 2022 following Eoin Morgan’s retirement. Later that year, he led England to victory in the T20 World Cup in Australia, marking a high point in his captaincy.
However, his tenure also saw two underwhelming title defenses. England failed to retain their 50-over World Cup title in India in 2023 and also fell short in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.
In ODIs, Buttler led England in 44 matches, securing 18 wins, suffering 25 losses, and registering one no result. His T20 record is slightly better, with 26 wins, 22 losses, and three no results in 51 matches.
With Buttler stepping down, England will now look for a new leader to guide the team forward in white-ball cricket.
