He's a brilliant leader: Joe Root as he backs Buttler's captaincy
England batter Joe Root defended skipper Jos Buttler's captaincy, hailing him as "brilliant leader". "He's the best white-ball player we've ever produced and he's got...full support of everyone within our dressing room to keep going," stated Root. England, who lost their Champions Trophy match against Australia, have to secure a triumph against Afghanistan to keep their semi-final hopes alive.