Buttler Eyes England Return After Poor T20 World Cup

Jos Buttler, the former England cricket captain, has voiced his determination to revive his international career following a subpar showing at the recent T20 World Cup, where he scored just 87 runs across eight innings. England advanced to the semifinals of the tournament, co-hosted by India, but fell to the eventual champions in a decisive knockout match.

The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, widely recognized for his explosive white-ball play, acknowledged the disappointment in reflections shared on his podcast, "For the Love of Cricket," alongside former England fast bowler Stuart Broad. "Obviously, I had a poor tournament, which is disappointing," Buttler said. "But I've been playing some of the best cricket of my career in recent years, so hopefully I can get back to playing my best." He emphasized his ongoing ambitions for the national side, adding, "I certainly have ambitions to play for England again, but no longer as captain. I'm not a selector and whatever, so what will be, will be."

Buttler's international future now rests with England's selectors, as he holds an 18-month central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board. He expressed hope for inclusion in the...