Buttler's Struggles: Is He Just a Village Pie Chucker Now?
Former India opener isn't sweating over Buttler's dire form – should we be?
Jos Buttler’s been about as effective as a rain dance in a drought. With a measly 62 runs at an average of 8.86 in the tournament, he’s been more of a walking wicket than an elite batsman. Five innings without hitting double digits? That’s not just a slump; that’s a full-on nosedive into the depths of village cricket.
Former India opener has thrown shade, saying he’s not scared of a player who’s lost his mojo. Fair play, but does that mean we should totally write off Buttler? His explosive style has been known to tonk bowlers into next week, and one good innings could revive his career quicker than you can say "ball tampering."
As England gear up for their next clash, all eyes will be on whether Buttler can shake off this funk or if he’ll continue to be the poster child for batsmen in crisis. Will he find form, or is he destined to keep looking for his bat in the wrong end of the stick?