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Jamie Smith at No 3 for England’s Champions Trophy opener against Australia

  • Joe Root moves down to No 4 in batter-heavy lineup
  • Smith has batted first-drop just once in his List A career

It was as if they could not wait to share the news, England naming their XI for Saturday’s Champions Trophy opener against Australia well in advance and springing a surprise too. Jamie Smith is back from a calf injury and will keep wicket but, more eye-catchingly, he will bat at No 3.

The team emerged as Jos Buttler’s side trained under lights at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday evening and, on the eve of a major tournament, represented something of curveball. Gifted but inexperienced, Smith has batted first-drop just once in his List A career at Surrey, while Joe Root, England’s record centurion in ODI cricket, has moved down a spot.

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian

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