With Smith batting at No. 3, England's core batting line-up of Root, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler will now bat from No. 4-6 instead of No. 3-5. Apart from his new batting position, Smith will also keep wicket for England in the Champions Trophy opener against Australia.

Jamie Smith to bat at three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia - Wicket-keeper to come in ahead of Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler

England name XI for ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia, with Jamie Smith to bat at No 3 and keep wicket; Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse back in pace attack after hand and toe niggles respectively;

Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wicket and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday.

England will begin their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Australia on February 22, Saturday, in Lahore. England have struggled in limited-overs cricket in 2025. The Three Lions were outplayed in both the T20I and ODI series in India, losing 4-1 and 3-0 respectively.

Jamie Smith will bat at No. 3 for the first time in his ODI career and keep wicket for England in their Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday. Joe Root has been England's first-choice No.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recently announced the playing XI for England, who will be facing Australia in their opening game. Notably, the match will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday,