Jos Buttler, the captain of the England cricket team, has shouldered much of the blame for England’s disappointing performance in the World Cup. He acknowledges that his own batting form has been a significant concern during their failed campaign.
England’s fate was sealed with a 33-run defeat to Australia, marking their sixth loss in seven matches, leaving them with no chance of reaching the semi-finals. Buttler’s struggles continued as he was dismissed cheaply, contributing to a series of low scores in the tournament.
Buttler expressed his disappointment with his own performance, stating that his poor form with the bat has been a major setback for the team. He emphasized his determination to remain positive and not lose belief in himself.
England still has two matches remaining, against Netherlands and Pakistan, but their chances of progressing have dwindled dramatically. Their lack of confidence and inability to execute their game plan have been key factors in their poor showing.
Also read: World Cup 2023 Semifinal Chances of All Teams
Moeen Ali, who played a decent innings in the match against Australia, pointed out that the team’s lack of confidence has led to inconsistent and error-prone performances. He stressed the need for the team to regain belief and execute their plans effectively.
In summary, England’s World Cup campaign has been a far cry from their previous confident and successful white-ball cricket, with Buttler and the team struggling to find their form and confidence, resulting in a disappointing tournament. This could lead to ECB removing Jos Buttler as captain.