England captain Jos Buttler has promised a radical assessment after the T20 World Cup resulted in a semi-final defeat by India.
When England gained the match in 2022, they beat the identical opponents on the similar stage by 10 wickets in Adelaide, however this time it was totally different.
Chasing 172 on a troublesome batting pitch, Buttler made 103 for the lack of 68 runs to make sure they left the Caribbean with a bitter defeat.
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Jos Buttler, Phil Salt and Jonny Bairstow have been out one after the opposite in England’s chase of 172 towards India.
Their effort within the match was a minimum of an enchancment on their earlier title defence, a paltry 50-over World Cup marketing campaign final yr that noticed them endure six defeats in 9 video games, however there are nonetheless inquiries to be answered.
Whereas England proved too robust for associates Oman, Namibia and the US, they fared poorly towards their extra prestigious opponents, shedding to Australia, South Africa and India all through the match.
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Highlights of the T20 World Cup last semi-final between India and England in Guyana.
“We’ll have a look at the whole lot and give you a plan,” Butler informed reporters after his crew’s exit from the World Cup.
“You need to have a look at what we have to do higher as a crew after we play like this, the personnel, the type of cricket.
“After a loss like that, you are keen to take somewhat little bit of area to take it in and course of it, so you possibly can have a look at not simply this recreation, however the previous few months.
“I believe there’s plenty of expertise within the English recreation. We as an England crew and as a rustic have to harness that expertise, develop and ensure we will proceed to have a great crew shifting ahead. There’s a while between at present and the subsequent matches, so we’ll see what occurs.”
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England misplaced their eighth wicket, summing up their disastrous innings, as a misunderstanding between Liam Livingstone and Joffrey Archer led to a haphazard run-out.
Within the quick time period, Butler will return residence to spend time along with his household, particularly his new child third baby, who arrived shortly earlier than the match.
“Truthfully, I am simply trying ahead to being out of the sport somewhat bit,” he added.
“You may sit right here and really feel unhealthy after a loss, however I needn’t get too deep into it proper now.
“I believe reaching the semi-finals is an achievement, however we needed to go all the best way. That is what we got here right here for. We performed nicely sufficient to get to this stage, however sadly we did not have sufficient.”
Watch the T20 World Cup last in Barbados on Saturday from 3pm (first ball from 3.30pm) stay on Sky Sports activities Cricket.
