Nick Knight Calls for Jos Buttler's Promotion in Crucial England-Afghanistan Clash

Former England cricketer Nick Knight has expressed concerns about Jos Buttler's batting position ahead of the must-win match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025. Knight suggests England should rethink their strategy to harness Buttler's potential better and make flexible team decisions.

In anticipation of the crucial Champions Trophy 2025 showdown between England and Afghanistan in Lahore, former England opener Nick Knight has raised his voice regarding the batting lineup strategy. Knight believes England isn't optimizing their captain Jos Buttler's potential by placing him at number six in the lineup.

Buttler's performance against Australia, scoring 23 runs off 21 balls, has stoked debate about his role in constructing innings. Knight, speaking on ESPNcricinfo's Matchday show, emphasized that Buttler is one of the world's best and should have a more significant influence on the game.

Knight criticized England's move to send Harry Brook into the mix following the breakup of the Root-Duckett partnership in their opener. He suggests rotating Buttler in during crucial overs to maximize his impact. England faces a do-or-die match against Afghanistan, with both teams needing a win to stay in the competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)