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Jos Buttler Hopes T20 WC Exit Isn't His England Farewell, Eyes Comeback

Jos Buttler has opened up about his disappointing T20 World Cup performance and his future with the England team. He expressed hope that he can return to his best form and be selected for the upcoming home series against India. Following the tournament, he took a complete break from cricket in France to reset mentally. Buttler defended the team environment and acknowledged India as worthy winners of the event.

Key Points: Jos Buttler on England Future After T20 World Cup Exit

  • Poor T20 World Cup with 87 runs
  • Hopes for England selection in July
  • Took mental break in France
  • Praised team environment
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'Hopefully I can get back to playing my best': Buttler reflects on his England future after T20 WC exit

Jos Buttler reflects on a poor T20 World Cup, his break in France, and his hope to return to form for England's summer series against India.

"I hope so... hopefully I can get back to playing my best. - Jos Buttler"

New Delhi, March 18

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has expressed hope that the T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India was not the final chapter of his international career, though he acknowledged that there are no guarantees regarding selection for England's upcoming white-ball series in July.

Buttler endured a difficult World Cup, scoring just 87 runs across eight innings and managing only one half-century in his last four ICC events. Despite this, he remains optimistic about being part of England's home summer, which includes five T20Is and three ODIs against India.

"I hope so. I don't know. Obviously, I had a poor tournament, which is disappointing, but I've been playing some of the best cricket of my (career) in recent years, so hopefully I can get back to playing my best. I certainly have ambitions (to continue playing for England) but no longer being a captain, I'm not a selector and whatever, so what will be will be. Yeah, we will see," Buttler said on his podcast 'For the Love of Cricket.'

Following the tournament, Buttler took time away from cricket, spending a week with his family in France to reset mentally before returning to India to prepare for the IPL season with the Gujarat Titans.

"I couldn't have been further away from cricket, which for me at the time was just perfect. It's exactly what I needed. Obviously the tournament didn't go personally how I'd have liked it to go, and I just felt like I needed some space from cricket and not to think about the game, and I could not have been further away from cricket where I was in that week," he stated.

"It was really refreshing - I really enjoyed it, a complete sort of release. And slowly but surely, I'd say at the start of this week, (I am) just starting to reflect a bit and have a few thoughts about what's important to me and my cricket, and why it probably didn't go quite as I would've liked.

"There's elements (to what went wrong) that I actually don't really know exactly. For all your best intentions and hard work and efforts to perform, it just didn't work, and sometimes that's okay as well. That's something I've had to realise. It wasn't for a lack of effort. It just didn't quite happen," he added.

Buttler also praised England's management, defending the team environment created by Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum, and acknowledged India's dominance in the knockout stages.

"Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum had created a fantastic environment at the World Cup. India were a serious team and worthy winners," Buttler said, recognising the quality of the opposition.

- IANS

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Priya S
Respect for his honesty. It's refreshing to hear a player admit they don't have all the answers. The mental break in France sounds like it was much needed. Pressure at that level is immense, especially after a captaincy stint. Wishing him well for the IPL with Gujarat Titans! 🤞
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Arjun K
As an Indian fan, I'm glad we won, but you have to feel for him. He's been a great servant to England cricket. That six to win the 2022 T20 WC final is unforgettable. Form is temporary, class is permanent. Hope he bounces back.
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Sarah B
His praise for the team environment even after a loss shows good character. The transition from captain to just a player can be tricky. Maybe that was part of the issue? Focusing on his batting without the leadership burden might help him rediscover his best form.
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Vikram M
"What will be will be" – that's a very philosophical take, almost like our 'jo hota hai achhe ke liye hota hai'. Sometimes you prepare perfectly and things still don't click. The IPL is the perfect platform for him to get his confidence back before the England series.
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Karthik V
With all due respect, his recent record in ICC events is a concern. 87 runs in 8 innings is not what you expect from your star opener. England might be better off building for the future. His time at the top might be coming to an end, which is the natural cycle of sport.

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