Explosive England opener Ben Duckett didn't find any buyer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction but the dynamic left-handed batter could have been a perfect fit in some of the teams who lack ...

Duckett’s 65 helped England off to another fine start and Root anchored the middle overs with a typically busy 69, with all of the tourists’ top six getting to at least 26 after they won the toss.

England also take on Afghanistan and South Africa in the group stage and Duckett insisted they should be judged on the eight-team event despite four ODI series losses in a row since the 2023 World ...