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Major Headache for England; Explosive Batter Joins Long List of Injuries Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

Disha Asrani

The English batter was limping.

England faced a massive blow during the third and final ODI against India on February 12 at Ahmedabad. Chasing 357, Ben Duckett opened for England while suffering from a groin injury. 

The southpaw was off to a blazing start but he was limping during his short stay. Duckett struck eight fours while amassing 34 runs off 22 balls before falling to Arshdeep Singh in the seventh over. 

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England’s woes continue

The visitors were humiliated in the ODI series in India. After the first match, Jacob Bethell was ruled out with Somerset batter Tom Banton called as a replacement. Earlier, gloveman Jamie Smith also faced a setback.

During the third game, captain Jos Buttler was also seen going off the field with a hand injury.

With a growing list of injured players, England are in big trouble ahead of a mega event – Champions Trophy 2025. They will play their first match against Australia at Lahore on February 22.

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