The English Limited Overs Skipper Jos Buttler has decided to step down as the team’s white-ball captain after their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His last match as captain will be against South Africa on Saturday, March 1.
Notably, Buttler took over the captaincy duties from Eoin Morgan in 2022 and started well, leading England to victory in the T20 World Cup that year. However, things have not gone well since then. Under his leadership, England failed to defend their ODI World Cup title in 2023 and their T20 World Cup crown in 2024. Their struggles continued in the Champions Trophy 2025, leading to his decision to step down.
His own batting form has also been questioned, with scores of just 23 and 38 in England’s defeats to Australia and Afghanistan. As captain, he has led England in 44 ODIs and 51 T20Is, winning 18 and 26 matches, respectively.
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“It’s the right decision for me and the right decision for the team” – Jos Buttler
Announcing his decision, Jos Buttler said stepping down was best for both himself and the team. As quoted by ESPNcricinfo, he said,
“I’m going to stand down as England captain. It’s the right decision for me and the right decision for the team. Hopefully, somebody else who can come in alongside Baz [Brendon McCullum] will take the team to where it needs to be.”
Buttler also admitted even though he was disappointed, he is also proud to have led England.
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“The overriding emotions are still sadness and disappointment. I’m sure, in time, that will pass and I can get back to really enjoying my cricket, and [will] also be able to reflect on what an immense honour it is to captain your country and all the special things that come with it.”
With Buttler stepping down, England will need a new captain. His deputy, Harry Brook, is the favorite to take over, and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is expected to confirm the new captain soon.
