- Buttler replaced Eoin Morgan as England’s white-ball captain.
- The English white-ball team is entering a new era.
- Afghanistan, Australia, and runners-up New Zealand meet England.
England captain Jos Buttler welcomed a new era on Friday and said his “dangerous” team was “absolutely ready” to win the T20 World Cup 2022.
On Saturday, tournament favourites England meet Afghanistan in Perth.
Buttler replaced Eoin Morgan as England’s white-ball captain in June and led his team to a 2-0 T20 series triumph over Australia and a win over Pakistan before the World Cup.
Despite winning the Pakistan series, Buttler, 32, questioned England’s status as favourites.
Never. In T20 cricket, “we’re dangerous because we have a lot of quality players who can win games on their own,” he remarked.
“Australia, defending champs, is the favourite.”
Tymal Mills replaced 2010 T20 winner Reece Topley this week due to an ankle injury.
Buttler, Malan, Stokes, Livingstone, and Ali bat first. Sam Curran bowls well.
Buttler said the English white-ball team is entering a new era.
“Many played before, but this squad is going forward.
to save energy. Being a forward-thinking team that talks tomorrow is essential.
T20Ruthless Buttler called T20 “ruthless” after England lost to New Zealand in the UAE semi-finals last year.
Afghanistan, Australia, and last year’s runners-up New Zealand meet England.
Asian champions Sri Lanka advanced. Super 12 is tougher.
Buttler noted that South Africa failed to advance despite winning four of five games last year.
“We know it’s competitive.”
Afghanistan, captained by Mohammad Nabi, will be tough after a fantastic Asia Cup in the UAE.
The giant-killers overcame Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but lost to Pakistan in a last-over thriller.
Coach Jonathan Trott believes consistency will help the Afghans.
“I hope we are still considered a formidable side but a one that is more consistent in taking competitions and moving to the next phases,” the former England batsman told reporters.
That mindset excites. “Knowing your players can do it in that changing room.”
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