England set to face Australia, New Zealand in 2025 Autumn Nations Series

England's cricket team is looking to rebound in their Champions Trophy campaign against Australia, following a dismal ODI series in India where they only won one of eight matches. Captain Jos Buttler is under pressure to improve his form, having averaged just 20.78 in his last 15 outings, while Jamie Smith returns from injury to take on dual responsibilities as wicketkeeper and batsman. Meanwhile, the England rugby team is preparing for a challenging 2025 schedule, including matches against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Argentina, as they seek to avenge past defeats. Head coach Steve Borthwick highlighted the importance of facing various playing styles to aid the team's development. The rugby side has not beaten New Zealand at home since 2012 and will aim to correct that during their autumn campaign. Both teams are facing pivotal moments as they strive to regain their competitive edge on the international stage.