Ben Duckett Pursues England White-Ball Captaincy Following Champions Trophy Exit

Ben Duckett expressed a desire to captain the England cricket team in white-ball formats, calling it a 'dream' role, though he acknowledged uncertainty about his candidacy to replace Jos Buttler, who stepped down after England's disappointing performance at the Champions Trophy. England's recent struggles include failing to win any matches in the group stage of the tournament, marking their worst ODI losing streak in 24 years. Duckett emphasized the team's commitment to winning, despite facing criticism and scrutiny following their losses. He highlighted the emotional toll on players and their determination to improve, stating that they are always striving to perform better for their country. Duckett has been a consistent performer with the bat, but he remains focused on contributing to the team's success rather than dwelling on captaincy aspirations. The team is looking to rebound from a tough series of defeats leading into the Champions Trophy as they prepare for future competitions.