Ben Stokes backs Jos Buttler to remain as England white-ball captain, despite the heavy defeat by India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
Ben Stokes has backed Jos Buttler to remain as England white-ball captain, despite the heavy defeat by India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
And despite England’s men now not being the holders of at least one global white-ball title for the first time in five years, Stokes believes the team are progressing under captain Buttler and coach Matthew Mott.“Being part of sport is about growing and progressing your side. It’s not shabby to say you got through to a World Cup semi-final.”
It means England’s defeat of West Indies is their only victory over another team that plays Test cricket, with their other three wins coming against teams outside of international cricket’s elite.“It’s an interesting format, the T20 World Cup, one I’m not a huge fan of because teams can go through or not go through potentially because of a weather situation,” added Stokes.
“Unfortunately, it’s the way the English mentality is – they have got through and they are getting a load of grief,” said the 33-year-old.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
T20 World Cup: England obliterate USA to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals in styleEngland have secured their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after brushing aside the USA with ease in Barbados.
Read more »
T20 World Cup: 'Cricket's American Dream finally puts world into World Cup'The T20 World Cup is more than cricket's attempt to crack America, it is also the game finally opening its doors to the whole planet, says Stephan Shemilt.
Read more »
T20 World Cup results: USA stun Pakistan in World Cup super overThe United States pull off one of the biggest shocks in cricket history by beating former champions Pakistan in a super over in Dallas.
Read more »
T20 World Cup: Ben Stokes backs Jos Buttler to remain England white-ball captainBen Stokes backs Jos Buttler to remain as England white-ball captain, despite the heavy defeat by India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
Read more »
India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup: When, where, time, quotes and rank T20 legendsIndia and Pakistan meet in one of the biggest games in cricket on Sunday at the T20 World Cup - here's everything you need to know.
Read more »
T20 World Cup: 'Scots not far away' from beating world best'Brandon McMullen suggests Scotland are 'not far away from beating the best in the world' after hitting 60 in their narrow T20 World Cup defeat by Australia.
Read more »