Champions Trophy 2025: Jamie Smith to bat at number three in England’s opener against Australia
Goalkeeper Jamie Smith will pick up the gloves and the bats in third place in the England Championship Opening on Saturday.
Smith, 24, recovered from a Mavericks injury, which allowed him to rule out him from his last two T20s against India earlier this month and the entire one-day international series.
Phil Salt, who was the first choice ticket inspector in England, still opens with Ben Duckett while Joe Root drops to fourth Bit.
Durham’s Brydon Carse also returned at a tee after a toe injury, including Mark Wood and Jofra Archer).
England 11: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (Captain), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
