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Champions Trophy 2025: Jamie Smith to bat at number three in England's opener against Australia

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Jamie Smith will bat at number three in England 's Champions Trophy opener against Australia .

The Surrey wicketkeeper has only batted in the position once in professional 50 -over cricket.

Phil Salt remains as opener alongside Ben Duckett while Joe Root drops down to number four .

England go into the Champions Trophy on the back of defeats in their past four ODI series.

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