England Announces Playing XI for Champions Trophy Opener Against Australia

England has announced its playing XI for the upcoming Champions Trophy opener against Australia, scheduled for Saturday at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith and fast bowler Jofra Archer have been included in the lineup. Smith, 24, last played an ODI in September against Australia in Bristol, while Archer recently featured in the first ODI against India earlier this month. Due to intermittent rain, Australia’s practice session at the LCCA ground was canceled, whereas England managed an evening training session under overcast conditions at Gaddafi Stadium.