Jos Buttler, the captain of the England cricket team, has responded to comments made by former Indian coach Ravi Shastri and ex-England captain Kevin Pietersen. They claimed that England didn’t train enough during their recent tour of India, suggesting they only had one practice session throughout a series where they lost all three matches.
Buttler disagreed with this statement, saying, “I’m not sure that’s quite true.” He mentioned that England’s tour started with a five-match T20 series, which began on January 22. He explained that they have had a long trip with many travel days. While there were a few times they didn’t train, they’ve done plenty of practice sessions throughout their time in India.
England has faced tough times, losing four consecutive ODI series since their early exit from the 2023 World Cup and winning only four out of 14 ODIs during this challenging period. Buttler acknowledged that his team struggled against a strong Indian side, but he believes their confidence is intact.
He said, “We want to win games to build confidence. It’s better to win than to lose.” Buttler recognizes that India is currently one of the best teams in ODI cricket and sees a glimmer of hope for his team. “We haven’t performed at our best, but that gives us something to aim for. We know we can improve and become a dangerous team in the upcoming Champions Trophy,” he added.
When it comes to facing spin bowlers, Buttler remains positive. While England struggled against India’s spinners, he has “no concerns” about his team’s ability to handle spin in future matches, emphasizing, “We simply have to be better.” He trusts in his players’ abilities, highlighting Joe Root as one of the best players against spin bowling in the world.
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