Duckett sustained a groin injury while fielding during the third ODI against India in Ahmedabad last Wednesday.

However, the England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed that scans on the injury have revealed the 30-year-old is fit and available for the Champions Trophy, which starts on 19 February. Duckett has scored two centuries and six half-centuries in 19 ODIs at an average of 46.16.

England have received a timely boost with Ben Duckett declared available for the Champions Trophy. Duckett sustained a problem in his left groin during England’s 142-run thrashing to India in Ahmedabad on Wednesday to cast doubt over his involvement in the tournament,

Openers Philip Salt and Ben Duckett gave England another positive start, this time in the 3rd and final ODI against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The duo added 60 runs in just six overs as England attempted to chase down a mammoth 357. This was the fourth consecutive fifty-plus opening partnership between Salt and Duckett.

England's ICC Champions Trophy chances have improved with opener Ben Duckett being declared fit to play. The ECB confirmed Duckett's availability afte

In a massive boost to England’s chances of tasting success in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, opener Ben Duckett has passed the fitness test, getting cleared of a left groin injury scare he suffered during the third ODI against India in Ahmedabad.