ICC T20 World Cup 2022: England Skipper Jos Buttler Reveals England's Chances At The Showpiece Event
Published - 09 Oct 2022, 02:32 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:14 AM
England will face off against Australia in a three-match T20I series, which will be a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting October 16. Sharing his views of England’s chances ahead of the 1st T20I, white-ball captain Jos Buttler said that he doesn’t see his team as “favourites” heading into the tournament.
The Three Lions skipper assured that England has plenty of talented players, which makes them a “dangerous side”, rather than favourites. England recently defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a seven-match T20I series, but Buttler missed out on a game-time game owing to a calf injury.
Jos Buttler is precarious of England’s ambitions at the ICC T20 World Cup 2022
Speaking to BBC’s Test Match Special, Buttler told, “I certainly don’t see us as favourites. I see us as a very dangerous side that the opposition will be wary of playing against. If you look at our line-up, we got some talent and proper match-winners. We just want to go out there to enjoy and express our talent.”
Buttler, who underwent rehab during the tour of Pakistan, said that he is completely fit, adding that he is excited to play cricket again.
Jos Buttler clarifies he is 100% fit for the mega-event in Australia
“I’m back to 100 per cent. Feeling great and excited to play cricket again. Energy levels are pretty good, there are a few players who are getting used to the time difference, but that will come in the next few days. Excitement levels are high, with the World Cup just around the corner. Australia is a great country to tour,” he added.
The first T20I will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, October 9.
