Subhi Agrawal
England head coach Brendon McCullum appreciates Jos Buttler and calls him the Three Lions’ one of the greatest white-ball players. In the upcoming Australia, Phil Salt will lead England due to Buttler’s injury.
“Loves Leading The White-Ball Side”
Buttler’s injury also raises concerns about his participation in the upcoming five-game ODI series. McCullum told Sky Sports that Buttler has a bright future and he has nothing to prove.
Speaking to Sky Sports, McCullum said, “ I think Jos has had an unbelievable career. If he were to retire tomorrow, he goes down as arguably the greatest white-ball player England has ever had. He has nothing left to prove. I want him to get into a space in the next few years where he isn’t trying to protect anything. He just goes out there and absolutely loves playing for England, loves leading the white-ball side, and is able to get the most out of the talent around him.”
“That is my responsibility to keep pushing him towards that and keep reaffirming that message to him. Hopefully, he will be back from his injuries soon. The priority will be the Champions Trophy, so we are going to make sure he is ready for that,” McCullum added.
“It gives us some time to speak those conversations and formulate those structures and plans to marry up our beliefs and the language we are going to use with the team to get the most out of what sits in that dressing room,” he further added.
When Will The T20I Matches Take Place?
England T20I squad includes players such as Phil Salt (C), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, John Turner.
The first T20I match is set to take place in Southampton on September 11. The second match will take place in Cardiff, on September 13. And the last match of the T20I series will happen in Manchester on September 15.
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