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's prospects for the Champions Trophy received a boost on Saturday when opening batsman Ben Duckett was passed fit for the one-day international tournament. But the dashing left-hander has now been given the all clear following a scan,

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 and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that left-handed opener Ben Duckett underwent scans for a groin injury, but is fit and available for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19 onwards.

The ECB statement read, “ Scans on a left groin injury have confirmed that England Men’s batter Ben Duckett is fit and available for the ICC Champions Trophy. Duckett sustained the injury while fielding during the first innings of England’s third ODI defeat to India in Ahmedabad last Wednesday. “

England batter Ben Duckett is fit after suffering issues with his left groin against India in Ahmedabad. Read to know more, only on CricTracker

England are drawn in Group B alongside world champions Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan for the eight-nation tournament, which will be hosted across Pakistan and Dubai.

England's ICC Champions Trophy chances have improved with opener Ben Duckett being declared fit to play. The ECB confirmed Duckett's availability after he recovered from a groin injury. He got injured while fielding in the third ODI against India.