Jos Buttler has expressed his desire to continue as England captain despite the team’s disappointing performance at the World Cup. The tournament has been a struggle for both Buttler and his team, with only two wins from eight games. However, they still have a chance to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy via a top-eight finish.
Buttler’s individual performance has also been below par, with just 111 runs in eight innings at an average of under 14. As he prepares for a meeting with England cricket director Rob Key, Buttler remains keen on leading a potentially revamped squad on the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Following England’s recent 160-run victory over the Netherlands, Buttler expressed his delight with the win and emphasized the need to put in a strong performance in the upcoming match against Pakistan.
The team’s success in the previous match was largely attributed to Ben Stokes’ impressive century, which propelled England to a total of 339-9. However, Stokes will miss the upcoming tour due to knee surgery, despite calls for him to return home earlier.
Buttler praised Stokes’ commitment and stressed the significance of the upcoming game against Pakistan, acknowledging the team’s desire to finish the tournament on a positive note.
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