Jos Buttler believes Joe Root may maintain the important thing to success in three ODIs in opposition to India because the England captain urged his aspect to “double down” on their method regardless of a T20 collection thrashing.
England misplaced 4-1 in Brendon McCullum’s first collection as white-ball head coach however now begin their Champions Trophy preparations on Thursday in Nagpur in opposition to the 50-over World Cup finalists.
Root is ready for his first ODI look in 15 months and can once more be anticipated to be England’s glue, holding the innings collectively from quantity three in a job he carried out with distinction as much as the 2019 World Cup.
The Yorkshireman has flitted out and in of the ODI workforce since then due to his duties with the Check aspect, the place he has been in excellent type since relinquishing the captaincy two-and-a-half years in the past.
One of many greats
“He’s one of many nice gamers of the sport in all codecs and an important a part of ODI cricket for England for a very long time,” Buttler mentioned.
“I’m excited to see him on this part of his profession – have a look at what he’s performed in Assessments when he’s not had the captaincy, he’s again with that cheeky smile on his face and actually having fun with his cricket.
“I’m anticipating him to do precisely the identical on this surroundings. He’s acquired a great deal of expertise in ODI cricket which can be nice for a few of the guys who haven’t performed as a lot in our group.
“He’s been an important participant for England in all codecs and we actually really feel like he’s acquired a vital position for us to play in these video games.”
England’s batting has been unconvincing in opposition to India’s spinners, however there can be no diverting from the script of attempting to place strain on the opposition and bowlers all the time trying to take wickets.
“We imagine that’s the easiest way for us to win video games of cricket and get the very best out of the gamers,” Buttler added. “We’ll double down on that.
“The 50-over format actually fits everybody within the squad. Guys like Ben Duckett, the best way he’s been taking part in in Check cricket and ODIs, it’s precisely the identical. It’s the proper blueprint for batting lengthy and getting huge lots of.
“That’s one factor that’s actually thrilling about ODI cricket as a batter, from numbers one to 6, you’ve the chance to go and rating lots of, whereas in T20 cricket it’s tough to attain three figures from outdoors the highest three. That’s one thing I’m wanting ahead to.”
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