BUTTLER'S CAPTAINCY NOW IN THE BALANCE

Jos is under pressure to beat ‘unique’ opponents

- David Charlesworth

JOS BUTTLER knows his fate as England captain could be sealed by the outcome of today's clash against Afghanistan, but has put it to the back of his mind.

A washout between Australia and South Africa means, barring more rain, England must win their final two Group B contests to reach the semi-finals, starting today.

England's defeat by Australia in Lahore on Saturday was their fifth in a row in ODIs, while Buttler's side have lost 17 in 24 during a period in which they have surrendered both white-ball World Cups.