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.