Ahead Of Champions Trophy Clash vs Australia, England Recall Star Wicketkeeper-Batter

Ahead Of Champions Trophy Clash vs Australia, England Recall Star Wicketkeeper-Batter

England recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith on Thursday for their Champions Trophy opening game against Australia in Lahore. The 24-year-old missed the preceding one-day series against India which England lost 3-0 last month, but will keep wicket and bat at number three in the match on Saturday. Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Mark Wood were named as the team's seam attack. Former World Cup winners England have never won the Champions Troph…

England recall wicketkeeper Jamie Smith for Champions Trophy clash against Australia

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Jamie Smith to bat at No.3 vs Australia

He will also take the gloves ahead of Phil Salt - who will open with Ben Duckett - and Jos Buttler