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David Charlesworth

SHOCKING: Champions trophy england thrashed by south africa in miserable end to jos buttler reign | Mind Blowing Facts

Over and out: Jos Buttler’s reign as England captain came to a painful end - (REUTERS)

England's torturous white-ball winter ended with a whimper in Jos Buttler's swansong as captain as they were humbled by South Africa to exit the Champions Trophy with three defeats from three.

Back-to-back Group B defeats to Australia and Afghanistan sealed an early exit and Buttler's fate but England were unable to rouse themselves for his send-off in Karachi, all out for 179 in 38.2 overs.

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