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Who could succeed Jos Buttler if he steps down as England white-ball captain?

Back-to-back defeats to Australia and Afghanistan have guaranteed a group-stage exit for England.

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Jos Buttler admitted he was considering his position as England white-ball captain after they crashed out of the Champions Trophy.

Back-to-back defeats to Australia and Afghanistan have guaranteed a group-stage exit for England, who also disappointed in the 2023 50-over and 2024 T20 World Cups under Buttler.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the runners and riders who could succeed Buttler if he decided to fall on his sword or was moved on by director of men’s cricket Rob Key in the coming weeks.

Harry Brook

Harry Brook celebrates his century
Harry Brook has had a difficult time in Asia this winter but starred against Australia last summer (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Phil Salt

Phil Salt looks dejected after being dismissed
Phil Salt is in a lean run of form (Adam Davy/PA)

Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone, right, reacts after his dismissal in England's ODI defeat to Afghanistan
Liam Livingstone (right) has made just two scores above 15 in his last 10 innings (K.M. Chaudary/AP)

Sam Curran

Sam Curran trains with England
Sam Curran is not in any England side right now (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett celebrates a hundred
Ben Duckett is one of the few England players to emerge with credit in recent weeks (K.M. Chaudary/AP)
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