In a show of unwavering faith, England skipper Harry Brook has shut down worries about Jos Buttler’s woeful T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. The former captain’s bat has gone silent after early flickers, with only 62 runs from seven matches and a string of low scores painting a grim picture.
From 26 off Nepal and 21 against West Indies, Buttler crashed to 3 (Scotland), 3 (Italy), 7 (Sri Lanka), 2 (Pakistan), and a duck versus New Zealand. His ICC tournament woes continue, last shining with 83* in 2024 against USA.
Heading into the semifinals, Brook’s reassurance cuts through the noise. ‘Buttler is the best white-ball player in history. Rough phases are part of the game; he’ll regain his rhythm,’ he asserted, signaling the star’s inclusion in the crucial knockout.
Buttler’s illustrious T20 stats—4,012 runs at 33.71 average and 147.77 strike rate in 154 games, with 1 ton and 28 half-centuries—underscore why England trusts him. His 2022 World Cup-winning leadership as captain adds to the lore. As pressure mounts for a semifinal breakthrough, Buttler’s experience could be the X-factor England needs to chase glory once more.