Joe Root has backed under-pressure Jos Buttler to remain as England’s limited-overs captain.
England’s defeat to Australia at the T20 World Cup has left them facing a battle to make the knockout stages, which, coming on the back of last year’s dismal defence of their 50-over World Cup crown, has piled the pressure on captain Buttler.
But former Test skipper Root is confident Buttler can guide England into the latter stages, starting with victory in their crunch clash with Oman on Thursday.
Asked if Buttler should stay on, Root said: “Jos is one of my good friends. I think he’s a brilliant capt...