Rehan Ahmed: Jos Buttler is an ‘unbelievable captain. ‘ Since the start of the World Cup 2023, Jos Buttler has averaged 14.1 points per game.
Following England’s four-wicket loss to the West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at Antigua’s Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, spinner Rehan Ahmed come forth to defend England captain Jos Buttler’s leadership. This comes amid criticism of the 33-year-old’s captaincy from England’s best Test scorer, Alastair Cook.
Cook had highlighted concerns about England’s resource management against the West Indies, specifically the probable use of Will Jacks’ off-spin during the middle overs to relieve strain on the seamers. In contrast to this critique, Ahmed complimented Buttler as an exceptional captain, emphasizing England’s competitiveness till the last ODI.
“Jos is an incredible captain.” It’s entirely up to him. By the end, we were in a wonderful position. There weren’t any terrible decisions during the game. I don’t believe you can blame Jacksy for not bowling. We seem to be in the game all the way to the conclusion. We just did not execute in the end. “Were always in the game. ” Ahmed told the Belfast Telegraph.]
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Rehan Ahmed dubs Jis Buttler as best white-ball player
While taking wickets for England in the first ODI, Rehan acknowledged his captain’s persistent struggles with the bat and praised the right-handed hitter as arguably the finest white-ball player. The wicket-keeper hitter, on the other hand, has been struggling with a batting slump, including a dismal World Cup campaign as both a batter and a captain.
“He smacks me everywhere every time I bowl to him in the nets.” Some guys run out of runs at times, but Jos Buttler is still Jos Buttler. “He’s probably the best white-ball bowler I’ve ever faced,” Ahmed added.
Meanwhile, admitting his extended spell of poor scores, Buttler expressed his displeasure with his batting form dip. His removal for 3 off 13 balls in Antigua was his seventh single-digit score in the past eight ODIs, breaking a streak of 13 innings without a fifty.
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