Jos Buttler’s final game as England’s white-ball captain ended in a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa in their last Group B game in the 2025 Champions Trophy. England were bowled out for just 179 in 38.2 overs and then see South Africa wrap up the chase in 29.1 overs. England’s trip in the sub-continent saw them lose the T20I series to India 4-1, suffer a whitewash 3-0 defeat in ODIs and then make an early exit from the Champions Trophy without a single win. Buttler admitted that not getting the desired results can take away some confidence from the group. He also said the highlight of his time as England captain was winning 2022 Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia. “That was a fantastic time. To be a World Cup-winning captain is an incredibly proud moment. That was the best day in a captaincy shirt,” said Buttler at the post-match presentation ceremony.
