England captain Jos Buttler attributed the crushing seven-wicket defeat against India in the first T20 International here to his batters' inability to "impose the game" when faced with quality spin bo
England's cricket captain Jos Buttler has made history by equalling a major world record in the first T20I of the five-match series against India. Though England lost at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Buttler was the star performer. He scored 68 runs off 44 balls in the first innings, registering his fifth T20I half-century against India.
While BCCI wants to limit the time family members spend with the Indian cricket team on overseas tours, England captain Jos Buttler feels having family on tours helps the cricketers and it doesn’t impact the game.
Skipper Jos Buttler was lone warrior for England in the 1st T20I against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Buttler's half-century kept England afloat after they were down to 83/5 at one stage. While Buttler was the only Englishman to score 20-plus runs, only two other batters scored in double-figures.
Only Buttler, with 68 off 44 balls, emerged with credit before India overhauled their target with seven wickets and 7.1 overs to spare.
Captain Jos Buttler says England's match against Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy should go ahead after calls for a boycott over the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.
KOLKATA: England's captain Jos Buttler expressed that he does not think a boycott of Afghanistan's cricket team is the appropriate response ahead of their scheduled match in next month's Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. The match, set to take place in Lahore on February 26, has faced significant political scrutiny in recent weeks.
Right-arm pacer Gus Atkinson made his comeback after 13 months as England named their playing XI for the series opener against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Gus Atkinson made his comeback after 13 months as England named their playing XI for the series opener against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Jos Buttler feels England are 'really blessed' with bowlers. (Photo Source: England Cricket) India and England are all set to kick-start the five-match T20I series with the opening fixture at the Eden Gardens,
Buttler said he is looking 'to build that coach-captain alliance' after McCullum forged a successful partnership with Test skipper Stokes