Jos Buttler has resigned as England's white-ball captain after their group-stage exit at the Champions Trophy, announcing on Friday that he will lead the side for the final time against South Africa in Karachi.

Jos Buttler has announced he will resign as England’s white-ball captain after their Champions Trophy dead rubber against South Africa on Saturday. England’s group stage exit at the Champions Trophy – a third flop at a major tournament in the last 18 months, having relinquished both white-ball World Cups – left Buttler considering his position.

Jos Buttler has resigned as England's white-ball captain after the team's disastrous show at the 2025 Champions Trophy. Buttler, 34, said that Saturday's Group B game against South Africa will be his last as skipper.