Batter Joe Root backs "brilliant leader" Jos Buttler and says the England captain is making a better fist of the job than he did at times during his tenure as Test skipper.

We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Joe Root hailed Jos Buttler’s “brilliant” white-ball captaincy as the Yorkshireman claimed England are “doing more things right” than when he led ...

Joe Root hailed Jos Buttler’s “brilliant” white-ball captaincy as the Yorkshireman claimed England are “doing more things right” than when he led the Test side. Buttler has overseen a downturn in fortunes, with England surrendering both limited ...

Joe Root has thrown his support behind white-ball captain Jos Buttler despite England's shaky start to the Champions Trophy, describing him as a "brilliant leader" who has the support of the entire dressing room.

Joe Root supports Jos Buttler, England's white-ball captain, despite a poor start to the Champions Trophy. Root praises Buttler as a brilliant leader who enjoys full team support. England lost to Australia but aims to recover in the next match against Afghanistan.

Jos Buttler bid farewell as England's white-ball captain after a seven-wicket loss to South Africa, ending their winless ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. Buttler admitted captaincy struggles affected confidence.

Bleeding runs in the death overs and failing to offer adequate support to Joe Root cost England dearly, captain Jos Buttler said after their elimination from the Champions Trophy following an eight-run loss to Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Jos Buttler announced his decision to step down as England's white-ball captain. Reflecting upon that, head coach Brendon McCullum talked about Buttler's legacy and how he has developed multiple leaders in the dressing room.

Jos Buttler has resigned as England white-ball captain after his team made an early exit from the Champions Trophy with back-to-back defeats against Australia and Afghanistan.

JOE ROOT hailed Jos Buttler's “brilliant” white-ball captaincy as the Yorkshireman claimed England are “doing more things right” than when he led the Test side.

But Harmison suggested Buttler going back into the rank and file might have the same transformative impact as it did for Joe Root, who is averaging over 57 since standing down as Test captain in 2022. “I think it will be good for Jos to move on and good ...