London (AFP) – Steve Harmison is adamant England captain Jos Buttler must not be “thrown under the bus” amid growing political pressure to boycott next month’s Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan.
Harmison wants England captain Buttler to be spared Afghanistan boycott decision
Harmison wants England captain Buttler to be spared Afghanistan boycott decision
London (AFP) – Steve Harmison is adamant England captain Jos Buttler must not be “thrown under the bus” amid growing political pressure to boycott next month’s Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan.
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