Injuries in the squad prevented England from training ahead of the last two One Day Internationals against India, coach Brendon McCullum said following criticism of their preparation for the series which they lost 3-0.

England were white-washed by India in their ODI series as the hosts proved to be too powerful with bat and ball throughout the series and increased the pressure on England ahead of the Champions Trophy.

England head coach Brendon McCullum dismissed all the rumours of his side not practising enough during the white-ball tour against India. He called such claims factually incorrect. The former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum opened up on the criticism that emerged during the TV commentary for the third ODI.

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,

England's Champions Trophy prospects have received a boost after Ben Duckett was given the all-clear, following a left groin injury sustained during last week's ODI series against India. Duckett's form at the top of the order had been one of the positives for England in an otherwise disappointing campaign.

England opener Ben Duckett is passed fit to take part in the Champions Trophy after a scan on a groin problem.