NEW DELHI: Former England captain Jos Buttler has admitted to the disappointment of the T20 World Cup but insists his international career is not over. The veteran batsman scored just 87 runs in eight innings as the England cricket team reached the semi-finals before losing to the Indian cricket team. Despite the setback, he believes he can return to his best form.
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag watches West Ham vs Man City in LondonReflecting on his performance, Buttler said: “Obviously I had a bad tournament, which is disappointing,” but remained hopeful, adding: “But I’ve played some of the best cricket of my (career) in recent years, so hopefully I can get back to playing my best.” He also made it clear he still wants to play for England, saying: “I certainly have ambitions (to play for England again) but I’m not captain anymore, I’m not a coach and whatever happens, happens.”
“It just didn’t quite happen”: Jos Buttler
After the World Cup, Buttler took a break in France with his family to mentally reset. “I couldn’t be away from cricket which was just perfect for me at the time,” he explained of the need to step back. He added, “It’s exactly what I needed,” he continued. The break helped him reflect on his game and mindset. “It was really refreshing, I really enjoyed it, a complete kind of release,” he said. Acknowledging that things didn’t go his way, Buttler concluded: “It wasn’t for lack of effort, it just didn’t quite happen.”
