Wicket-keeper back in the fray as England name XI for Champions Trophy opener against Australia
Jos Buttler and co. will begin their campaign against arch-rivals in a blockbuster fixture in Lahore.
Ahead of their much-anticipated Champions Trophy Group D clash against Australia, England have announced their starting XI for the fixture.
Led by Jos Buttler, the lineup has three changes from the one that featured in the final ODI against India earlier this month.
Wicket-keeper Jamie Smith has been confirmed to don the gloves on his return to the ODI team.
Meanwhile Jofra Archer will be accompanied by Brydon Carse and Mark Wood in the pace unit. In the spin attack, England have persisted with Adil Rashid, who will also be accompanied by part-time bowling options such as Liam Livingstone and Joe Root.
England XI:
Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
England's group stage fixtures:
February 22: Australia vs England, Lahore
February 26: Afghanistan vs England, Lahore
March 01: South Africa vs England, Karachi
