After the early unexpected exist from the Champions Trophy, the England white ball captain Jos Buttler has been brought under immense scrutiny regarding his continuity as a captain. The recent speculations came after Afghanistan defeated England last night on February 26. However, Buttler remains committed to leading England, whether or not he holds the official title. England’s form has been disappointing, with five consecutive losses, including a 3-0 ODI series defeat to India before the tournament. Their campaign in Pakistan started poorly with a five-wicket loss to Australia. The final blow came against Afghanistan, where they fell short by eight runs while chasing 326. Despite the criticism, Buttler insists he still enjoys being captain. In the post-match conference, Buttler said, "Leadership is not just about a title. I have always taken responsibility, even before becoming captain. Yes, it hurts when results don’t go our way, but my passion for the team remains the same.” England’s struggles have raised concerns over the team’s future. While Buttler’s leadership has been questioned, he believes the squad has the potential to bounce back. He added, "We haven't played our best cricket, and I take full responsibility. But we have a great group, and I know we can turn things around." Read also: Karun Nair’s Unfortunate Run-out Restricts Him from a Century in Ranji Trophy Final Afghanistan’s Historic Win Shakes Up Group A Afghanistan’s victory was built on a stunning knock by Ibrahim Zadran. The young opener smashed 177 off 146 balls, guiding his team to 325/7. His elegant strokeplay kept England’s bowlers under pressure, setting up Afghanistan’s first-ever Champions Trophy win. Joe Root fought hard with a brilliant century, but England collapsed under pressure. Azmatullah Omarzai’s five-wicket haul (5/58) sealed their fate, leaving England winless. With England out, Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan remain in the semi-final race. Afghanistan must beat Australia in their last group match to keep their hopes alive.