Jos Buttler plans white-ball review following England's disappointing T20 World Cup exit
- England's T20 World Cup journey comes to an end after a 68-run loss to India in the semi-final.
- Jos Buttler expresses disappointment and promises a review of England's white-ball performance.
- Buttler refrains from discussing his future as England's leader amidst the defeat.
In a disappointing turn of events for England in the Twenty20 cricket tournament, they suffered a significant defeat at the hands of India in Guyana. Despite reaching the knockout stage, the manner of their loss, particularly against full member opponents, has raised questions about the leadership pairing of Buttler and head coach Matthew Mott. The defeat, coupled with previous losses, has prompted team director Rob Key to reassess the team's performance and talent. Buttler, reflecting on the defeat, expressed no regrets about choosing to bowl first but acknowledged the need for improvement in harnessing the team's talent for future success. India's victory was attributed to their adaptability to challenging conditions and the impressive performance of spinners Axar and Kuldeep. England's struggles in chasing a target of 172 on a difficult pitch led to a disappointing loss, leaving them with only a win against the West Indies to show for their efforts in the tournament. The defeat has reignited discussions about the long-term future of head coach Matthew Mott and Buttler's captaincy, with senior players like Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow likely to face scrutiny. Buttler, visibly affected by the team's shortcomings, acknowledged India's superiority on the day and emphasized the need for England to perform at their best to secure victories. Despite standing by the team's selection and decision-making, he recognized the need for a thorough review of the team's approach and style of play moving forward. As England prepares to regroup and plan for future competitions, the focus remains on harnessing the talent within the team to ensure continued success in international cricket.