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Ben Duckett is fit for the ICC Champions Trophy, boosting England`s squad ahead of crucial matches.

England`s cricket team has received a significant boost ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, with opener Ben Duckett declared fit for the tournament. Duckett had suffered a left groin injury while fielding during the third ODI against India in Ahmedabad, but recent scans confirmed that the injury was not serious. The England Cricket Board announced that he is now available for selection.

England will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign on February 22 against arch-rivals Australia in Lahore, Pakistan. They are placed in Group B alongside the world champions Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The tournament will be hosted across Pakistan and Dubai, with the England squad set to arrive in Pakistan on February 18.

Prior to this tournament, England faced challenges, suffering a 0-3 whitewash against India in the ODI series and a 1-4 loss in the five-match T20I series. Former England cricketer Mark Butcher has expressed concerns regarding the team`s experience in the 50-over format, pointing out significant weaknesses in their ODI setup. He highlighted the lack of match experience among players like Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, who have limited exposure in List A and ODI matches.

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