Captain Jos Buttler says England's "pride was dented" by their disappointing defence of the 50-over World Cup last year.
Captain Jos Buttler expressed his disappointment over England's poor performance in the 50-over World Cup last year, where they failed to advance past the group stage. He acknowledged that their pride took a hit and described it as a disappointing competition. Buttler is now focused on preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup and is determined to make a strong comeback in the tournament.
"It was a tough experience in the World Cup, but we have to move forward and take the lessons from it. Now, we have a chance to make a fresh start in a different format as we prepare for the upcoming series in the West Indies. Our aim is to perform much better and show what we are truly capable of."
The weather forecast for Wednesday's series opener in Yorkshire doesn't look good for the rematch of the 2022 T20 World Cup final, which England won in Melbourne. Unfortunately, bowler Mark Wood and all-rounder Liam Livingstone won't be able to play due to knee injuries. However, fast bowler Jofra Archer will be making his first England appearance since March, as long as the weather cooperates. England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler mentioned that Archer is bowling with a lot of speed and it was a fun challenge to face him in the nets. It's a welcome sight to see him back in action for the team.
England's men's international cricket team is kicking off their summer with their first white-ball match of the year. After suffering losses against West Indies in their last T20 and ODI series in December, the team is looking to bounce back. Their previous performance in India was disappointing, with defeats against smaller teams like Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. The players who participated in the Indian Premier League have returned to play against Pakistan, and captain Jos Buttler has acknowledged the need for better communication within the team.
He realized that while giving people freedom is important, it's also crucial to ensure that they have clear roles and clarity. He also expressed his happiness about returning from the IPL and emphasized the importance of international cricket not clashing with the tournament in the future. Buttler also acknowledged the need for spending more time together as a team and highlighted the significance of proper preparation for tournaments like the 50-over World Cup.
Rob Key, the managing director of men's cricket for England, approached me and I told him that as an England captain, my main focus is on playing for my country. In my personal opinion, international cricket should not clash with the IPL, as these games have been scheduled in the calendar for a long time.