Jos Buttler has announced he will step down as England’s white-ball captain after a Champions Trophy campaign that was ended at the earliest opportunity.

Defeats to Australia and Afghanistan in Lahore saw hopes of reaching the semi-finals ended – England’s third successive group stage exit at a global tournament – and Buttler will step aside after their final match against South Africa on Saturday.

“It is the right decision for me and it’s the right decision for the team,” said Buttler, with head coach Brendon McCullum alongside him. “Hopefully somebody else can come in and work closely alongside Baz to take the team back to where it needs to be.

“It’s quite clear this tournament was going to be important results-wise for my captaincy and two losses – going out of the tournament with a bit of a hangover from the tournaments before – I’ve just reached the end of the road.

“With Brendon coming in only recently, I was really excited to work closely alongside him and hope for a very quick turnaround and take the team forward. It’s not quite worked out that way, so it just feels like it’s the right time for me and the team to have a change.”

Buttler, 34, went on to state his desire to continue playing for England, with McCullum, who took over as head coach of the white-ball teams at the start of the year, describing the right-hander as a “huge player for us going forward.”

“My overriding emotions are sadness and disappointment,” added Buttler. “But I’m sure in time that will pass and I’ll get back to really enjoying my cricket.

“Also, I’ll be able to reflect on what an immense honour it is to captain your country and all the special things that come with it.”