With Smith batting at No. 3, England's core batting line-up of Root, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler will now bat from No. 4-6 instead of No. 3-5. Apart from his new batting position, Smith will also keep wicket for England in the Champions Trophy opener against Australia.

England have sprung a surprise by naming fit-again Jamie Smith as their new number three batter and wicketkeeper for their Champions Trophy opener against Australia on Saturday.

Jamie Smith will bat at No. 3 for the first time in his ODI career and keep wicket for England in their Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday. Joe Root has been England's first-choice No.

England name XI for ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia, with Jamie Smith to bat at No 3 and keep wicket; Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse back in pace attack after hand and toe niggles respectively;

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recently announced the playing XI for England, who will be facing Australia in their opening game. Notably, the match will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday,