After England lost the T20I series against the West Indies 3-2, skipper Jos Buttler conceded that the tour was a success for his team. The visitors had also lost the ODI series prior to the 20-over format series. “It’s hard to say when you’ve lost, but I think we’ve found out some really good things,” he was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
After losing the first two games of the series, the English team showed real intent, and Phil Salt emerged as the star after he scored two back-to-back tons. “You want to win and we all wanted to win the series. It’s hard to say when you’ve lost but I think we’ve found out some good things.
“Obviously some players have stood up and done really well. We’ve obviously had five games out here in the Caribbean and had a really good look at what conditions will be like for the World Cup only six months away. So yeah, it’s been a good series.”
Having said that, 2023 has been tough on the England team, where they have won only a handful of matches. It was as bad for the skipper Buttler as well, but he said, he was motivated to do better.
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“Not really, [but] I’ve had some low moments for sure,” Buttler said. “It was a huge disappointment in my career that [ODI] World Cup just gone, but after you let the dust settle there’s huge motivation and determination to have another crack and keep going. So that desire still burns strongly.”
The skipper knows that one area where the team really needs to improve upon, and that is fast bowling. “It’s been good to be in these conditions and [to] have a look at what might work in those scenarios. I think if you can execute your yorkers they’re still the best ball in T20.
“I haven’t spoken to Jof. Obviously I saw him in Barbados, it was good to see him back in training with us and bowling well. I know the medical team and staff have got a good plan for him and I think I speak on behalf of all England cricket fans and cricket fans around the world that we want to see Jof back and back for good. So I think it’s important that he takes his time.”
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