Jos Buttler’s England Captaincy Journey Ends: A Legacy of Triumph and Recent Struggles

Breaking News: Buttler Steps Down as England Captain

Jos Buttler has announced his resignation as England’s captain following their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the group stages. The decision will take effect after their final match of the campaign against South Africa on Saturday in Karachi.

A Legacy of Mixed Fortunes

Buttler’s captaincy tenure has been marked by significant challenges, with the team experiencing 22 losses in 34 One-Day Internationals since he took over from Eoin Morgan in June 2022. However, his leadership also brought notable success, as he led England to their second men’s T20 World Cup title in 2022, achieving their long-held goal of holding both World Cups simultaneously.

Recent Struggles and Decision

Despite winning the 2022 T20 World Cup in his first ICC tournament as captain, England’s performance has declined significantly since then. The team lost six out of nine games at the 2023 ODI World Cup, suffered defeat by India in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2024, and has now exited the Champions Trophy with one group match remaining following consecutive losses to Australia and Afghanistan.

Personal Performance and Future

Buttler’s personal form has also been affected, with just 352 ODI runs at an average of 22.00 since the start of the 2023 World Cup. Despite acknowledging his potential as “one of the best players in the world,” he admitted to not performing at his usual high standards recently, expressing frustration at not achieving the scores he’s been accustomed to.

Legacy and Impact

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has praised Buttler’s contribution, noting that under his leadership, England became Men’s T20 World Champions, and throughout his captaincy, he has been a role model both on and off the pitch. The ECB affirms that Buttler remains one of cricket’s all-time great white-ball players.