Chris Stocks reflects on the ever-increasing influence that Jos Buttler has on England in all forms
Jos Buttler’s value to England’s oneday team does not need stating but we got a reminder anyway of just how vital he is to his country’s World Cup hopes in Edinburgh last weekend.
Having forced his way back into the Test side, Buttler, England’s most destructive limited-overs batsman and ODI vice-captain, was rested for the shock defeat by Scotland at The Grange.
His absence was keenly felt, especially considering the blistering run of form that saw him follow up a ...