‘Gentleman and a genuine leader’ – Fans react as England’s skipper Jos Buttler takes responsibility for their downfall in ODI World Cup 2023

The defending champions England lost their fifth game of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka on October 26 at M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bangalore. Notably, Jos Buttler and Co. currently place themselves at the bottom of the table with just one win and four losses in the ongoing marquee event.

Meanwhile, England’s skipper, Jos Buttler, has taken responsibility for their back-to-back defeat in the ODI World Cup 2023 without blaming anyone, from players to management. The wicketkeeper-batsman was upset as his side was not able to show their magnificent form in the ODI World Cup 2023. In addition, the right-handed batsman feels that their side has the best cricketers in the squad but is unable to show their form.

“It’s incredibly tough. As a captain, you feel that a lot – disappointed with myself and the boys that we’ve not shown our best. We’re playing a long way short of our best. There’s a lot of really experienced cricketers in the room. You don’t become a bad team overnight. That’s the frustration. We’ve been so far short of our best, and there’s no particular reason. Can’t put my finger on it,” Jos Buttler said.

Not doing the basic things well with both bat and ball: Jos Buttler

The 33-year-old skipper accepted that the selection criteria were not responsible for their back-to-back failures at the ODI World Cup 2023. Moreover, the top-order batsman feels they weren’t able to build up good partnerships and made a lot of mistakes. In addition, the Somerset-born cricketer expects their side to perform well in the upcoming clashes.

“Selection hasn’t been our problem. Lots of the dismissals – Root’s run out – you don’t see that kind of mistakes from us. Haven’t been building partnerships. Not doing the basic things well with both bat and ball. The biggest thing is personal pride. The standards we set for ourselves. Rest of the matches we want to get back to playing good cricket. Whatever will be will be,” he added further.

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