Amid T20 World Cup 2026’s Super 8 push, Jos Buttler confronts a batting drought head-on. Just 53 runs in four games have dented his aura, but the England captain prioritizes collective success over individual rehab.
Poor showings against Scotland and Italy amplified concerns. Podcast ‘For the Love of Cricket’ offered Buttler a platform to clarify. ‘T20 isn’t Test cricket,’ he stated firmly. ‘No time for extended nets sessions; it’s about striking balls to pressure the opposition continuously.’
Nasser Hussain’s call for a 15-over vigil drew a pragmatic response. ‘I’d enjoy it, sure,’ Buttler said. ‘But match context rules—I can’t bat selfishly.’ Decent beginnings versus Nepal (21) and West Indies (26) dissolved into disappointment.
Veteran wisdom shone through: ‘Every cricketer faces form wobbles across formats. Resilience has always prevailed in my career.’ England’s campaign rolls on, Super 8 confirmed, with Sri Lanka awaiting on February 22. Buttler’s mindset hints at an imminent resurgence.