ICC World Cup 2019: It Is Good To Be Favourites - Jos Buttler
Published - 22 May 2019, 07:06 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:00 AM
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It has been a scintillating last couple of years for Jos Buttler in the International Cricket. The flamboyant batsman has made an incredible return to the International Cricket with his knocks in the last couple of years. Meanwhile, in the latest interview, Jos Buttler makes voice on his form and on the favourites’ tag.
Ever since he opened the inning for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, his career walked completely on a different path, as he attained new heights. He became the part of the England Test setup and then carried his form in ODI and T20I setup as well.
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Have been riding that wave – Jos Buttler
Speaking to IANS, Jos Buttler has recalled those moments by stating that the change in batting position worked like a magic for him. Further, he went on to add saying that the top form helped him to scale new heights and become a regular member in the playing XI.
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“It has been an incredible year personally. I think last year when I started with the Royals, I was doing okay, but I wasn’t quite feeling like I was showing exactly what I was capable of and a change to the top of the order coincided with a great run of form and from there I was very lucky to be involved with England in Test match cricket and had a really enjoyable summer. Have been riding that wave ever since and looking to make it continue and last as long as possible,” he smiled.
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We have to trust ourselves –
The England and Wales Cricket Board got a settled squad in the ODI format with all the departments being covered with the eligible players. The home conditions will also put them as one of the favourites to win the tournament.
Speaking of the same, Jos Buttler feels that it is good to be the favourites to win the trophy. He believes that is something, which says that England did their best in the recent past in International cricket.
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“I think it is good to be favourites as that shows that you have been doing some really good stuff leading into the tournament. But it doesn’t really count for much when you get into the tournament. We just have to stick to what we have been doing and what has worked well for us. We just have to trust ourselves and take one game at a time,” he revealed.
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Well, it would be interesting to see how Jos Buttler approaches the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019. His Form will be crucial for the team in order to seal the cup in the grand event.
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