England’s captain, Jos Buttler, expressed his frustration with his recent poor form and declared it was time to rediscover his true potential. Struggling throughout the ODI World Cup, Buttler marked a comeback with an unbeaten 58 off 45 balls, leading England to a six-wicket victory against West Indies in the second ODI.
In a statement to the ‘BBC,’ Jos Buttler shared, “I’ve been searching for form. I have had moments where it has been frustrating. I was getting fed up with it, so it was time to put in a performance and get back to the player that I know I am.”
Having faced challenges with five single-digit scores in his last eight outings, Buttler’s resilient innings not only secured a crucial victory but also made him the seventh English batter to surpass 5,000 runs in ODIs.
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Reflecting on this achievement, Jos Buttler expressed, “Really pleasing. I’ve been playing for a while now, so it’s great when you get to those milestones after playing for a long period. It’s been a frustrating time recently.”
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Buttler took over the white-ball captaincy from Eoin Morgan last year, leading England’s ODI team after their early exit from the World Cup. The recent ODI series against West Indies showcased Buttler’s determination to guide the team, especially after a disappointing bowling performance in the first encounter.
England successfully restricted West Indies to 202 runs in the second ODI, thanks to Sam Curran’s three-wicket haul. Buttler’s partnership with Harry Brook, following Will Jacks’ rapid 73, ensured England’s victory.
Reflecting on Buttler’s contribution, England coach said, “He’s a brilliant character. He had a tough day the other day, but he’s always up for the challenge and never shies away from it. He led from the front for us today, which is just what we needed.”
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