PAK vs ENG: I Am Sure Alex Hales Is Looking Forward To Playing Out Here: Jos Buttler On England Opener's Return To Squad
Updated - 16 Sep 2022, 04:45 PM
Alex Hales‘ come back to the team has been discussed by England’s white-ball skipper Jos Buttler, who also stated that the opener will be eager to face Pakistan.
For the first time in 17 years, the England squad arrived in Pakistan to play seven Twenty20 internationals and three test matches. Hales rejoins the England group for the first time in three years during the trip. The T20 World Cup team will include the opener.
We Have A Lot Of Depth In Our Squad: Jos Buttler
Buttler discussed the absence of prominent players like Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, and Jonny Bairstow from the touring group at the press conference, saying that it would present a good opportunity for other members of the side.
“Livingstone, Bairstow, Ben Stokes are big players. Of course, they’re not here at the minute. Gives opportunities to other players. Which is exciting.
We have a lot of depth in our squad. So, when guys are desperate for that opportunity, it breeds competition within the squad and guys want to step up and take that chance. That’s exciting. But as you mentioned, Pakistan are a very exciting team.
They will give us a really tough challenge and we look forward to that and to be battle-hardened going into the World Cup after a tough seven-match series,” said Buttler.
Jos Buttler Excited For Alex Hales’ Comeback
The England captain praised Hales as a wonderful player in a statement upon his comeback to the team. Buttler also spoke about the PSL heroics of the opener and expressed excitement for his own participation in the series.
“And yeah, Alex Hales is back in our squad. We know how fantastic a player he is and an incredibly destructive player at the top of the order. I’m sure Pakistan fans have seen him in the PSL and perform brilliantly well. I’m sure he is looking forward to playing out here as well,” said Buttler.
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