England opener Duckett fit for Champions Trophy

England opener Ben Duckett has been passed fit to take part in the 50-over Champions Trophy, which starts next week in Pakistan.

Duckett had an issue with the left side of his groin during the heavy defeat by India in the third one-day international in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, the BBC reported.

But scans have given the 30-year-old the all-clear from injury.

England travel from the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan on Tuesday and play Australia in their opening group game in Lahore on February 22.

England will also play South Africa and Afghanistan in their group games.

Brendon McCullum's side go into the tournament on the back of a 3-0 ODI series defeat by India

and four losses from five T20s against the same opponents.

They have already lost Jacob Bethell to a hamstring injury with the 21-year-old replaced by Tom Banton.

Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith has not played since the third T20 on January 28 because of a calf injury while there are also concerns over Brydon Carse's toe issue, a cut to Jofra Archer's hand and a hamstring niggle affecting Jamie Overton.(UNI)<>