Ben Duckett

Root rules out England white-ball captaincy, shifts focus to India series and Ashes

With Jos Buttler stepping down from the role after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, the search is on for England's new white-ball captain. While several names are in contention, Joe Root - the most experienced member of the squad - has ruled himself out for the role.
28 March 2025, 13:35 PM

Bangladesh batting stuck in archaic groove

“Ben Duckett cost them [England] the game… scored too slow, mate… they should have got to at least 380,” former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs said about Duckett’s innings after England lost their Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore last Saturday, despite posting 351 for eight -- the highest total in the competition’s history -- only for Australia to chase it down with five wickets and 15 balls to spare.
26 February 2025, 21:14 PM

Duckett sets new Champions Trophy record with hundred against Australia

Scoring 165 off 142 deliveries, Duckett overtook former New Zealand great Nathan Astle, who previously held the highest individual total and the first instance of a batter scoring 150 in the tournament’s history.
22 February 2025, 13:21 PM

India loss won't hurt if we win Champions Trophy: Duckett

The tourists will clash with India in the final one-day international in Ahmedabad on Wednesday after the hosts took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
11 February 2025, 14:17 PM

England down India to keep T20 series alive

Disciplined bowling and a quickfire 51 by Ben Duckett helped England bounce back to win the third T20 international against India on Tuesday and keep the series alive.
28 January 2025, 18:18 PM

Sajid inspires Pakistan turnaround after Duckett hundred

Replying to Pakistan's first-innings 366, England cruised to 211-2 with Duckett and Joe Root looking well set before Sajid (4-86) triggered a spectacular collapse.
16 October 2024, 14:25 PM

Cool England clinch series

A disciplined batting performance from England leads them to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh that gives them the ODI series 2-1
12 October 2016, 16:43 PM