Former England captain Jos Buttler has broken his silence regarding his future with the national side following a challenging T20 World Cup campaign. After England’s semi-final exit at the hands of India earlier this month, the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman opted for a mental reset in France to clear his mind. Despite a tournament where he managed only 87 runs across eight matches, Buttler remains optimistic about wearing the England cricket jersey again in the near future.
Speaking on his podcast, “For the Love of Cricket,” the 35-year-old admitted the recent results were personally disappointing. However, he was quick to remind fans that his recent years have featured some of the most prolific cricket of his career. While he no longer holds the captaincy or a seat at the selection table, his hunger to compete at the highest level has not faded one bit. Buttler is eyeing the upcoming white-ball series against India in July as a potential comeback point, though he acknowledges that squad selection remains entirely in the hands of the team management.
During his recent hiatus, Buttler focused on quality family time to distance himself from the pressure of the international game. He noted that being away helped him gain perspective after the intense scrutiny that followed England’s exit and the earlier Ashes defeat in Australia. Interestingly, he offered strong public support for the current leadership group, specifically backing head coach Brendon McCullum and the young T20 skipper Harry Brook. Buttler praised Brook for his resilience and leadership qualities during his first major ICC tournament as captain.
The focus now shifts to the Indian Premier League, as Buttler prepares to join the Gujarat Titans this week. With the IPL season kicking off on March 28, this stint in India provides the perfect platform for him to find his rhythm and prove his worth to the selectors. England fans will be watching closely to see if one of their greatest limited-overs players can fight his way back into the starting lineup for the home summer. His journey back to the top starts now.
