Although Buttler surpassed the 4,000-run mark in T20 internationals during England’s win over Italy earlier this week, he has managed just 53 runs across four innings in the tournament so far. His struggles, in fact, extend beyond the World Cup. Since the conclusion of the English summer, Buttler has registered only one half-century in his last 16 T20 outings for England and Durban’s Super Giants, while also enduring a quiet run in ODIs this winter with a highest score of 38 in five innings.
At this World Cup, he began with knocks of 26 and 21 against Nepal and West Indies, before falling for three in successive matches against Scotland and Italy, both dismissals coming in similar fashion as he attempted to clear the infield during the Powerplay.
Speaking on his For the Love of Cricket podcast, Buttler admitted the recent returns have been testing. He acknowledged that while he has felt in good touch at times, he has repeatedly failed to convert starts into substantial contributions.
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