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England Men name XI for ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia

Jamie Smith returns to the England lineup for the first match of the ICC Champions Trophy against Australia

England Men have confirmed their XI for their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy against Australia on Saturday in Lahore.

Jamie Smith returns to the side, batting at No.3 and taking the gloves as wicketkeeper. Jofra Archer is selected alongside fellow seamers Brydon Carse and Mark Wood.

England side to face Australia

Phil Salt
Ben Duckett
Jamie Smith (WK)
⁠Joe Root
Harry Brook
Jos Buttler (C)
Liam Livingstone
⁠Brydon Carse
Jofra Archer
⁠Adil Rashid
⁠Mark Wood