Jos Buttler Continues England Career After Record Appearance Before T20 World Cup
Jos Buttler, the newly crowned most-capped player for England across all formats, is committed to extending his England career. The 35-year-old achieved this milestone on Sunday, making his 402nd appearance against Sri Lanka. This record includes 146 T20 Internationals (T20Is), 199 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 57 Test matches.
England T20 World Cup Aspirations
As England heads into the T20 World Cup, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, Buttler is poised to be a crucial player. He aims not only to contribute to England’s success in the tournament but also looks beyond this event in planning his cricketing future.
Record of Most International Appearances
Here are the players with the most international appearances for England:
- 402 – Jos Buttler
- 401 – James Anderson
- 384 – Joe Root
- 356 – Eoin Morgan
- 344 – Stuart Broad
- 316 – Adil Rashid
Reflections on His Career
Buttler described his career thus far as “surreal.” He expressed a strong desire to continue playing for England and acknowledged that people often question athletes about their future plans. Buttler stated, “I don’t have a clue, but I know that I want to keep going.” He emphasized the importance of the England badge, which drives his motivation.
Career Highlights and Lowlights
Among his career highlights, Buttler cited winning the 50-over World Cup at Lord’s in 2019 as his favorite moment. He noted that achieving that victory in a nail-biting match against New Zealand will always be memorable for him. Despite this success, he also acknowledged the challenges in Test cricket, where he averaged 31.94.
Future Challenges in Test Cricket
For Buttler, Test cricket remains the ultimate challenge. He recalls the 2005 Ashes series as a pivotal moment in his cricketing aspirations. He believes that Test matches test players in every conceivable aspect of the game.
Upcoming Fixtures for England
As England prepares for the T20 World Cup, here are their first-round fixtures:
- Vs Nepal – February 8, 9:30 AM (Mumbai)
- Vs West Indies – February 11, 1:30 PM (Mumbai)
- Vs Scotland – February 14, 9:30 AM (Kolkata)
- Vs Italy – February 16, 9:30 AM (Kolkata)
These matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, allowing fans to support Buttler and the rest of the England team as they seek to secure another World Cup title.
