England must focus on the big picture, says Buttler
Narrow series loss to India still helped to expand the talent pool and prepare for world events
29 March 2021 - 14:25
Mumbai — England have no reason to push the panic button despite their 2-1 loss to India marking a second straight series defeat in the 50-overs format, says stand-in captain Jos Buttler.
England have dominated white-ball cricket in recent years, piling up nine one-day series victories in a row. They also top the world rankings in both the 50 overs and Twenty20 format. However, their seven-run loss to India in a thrilling decider on Sunday came on the heels of the World Cup champions’ defeat to Australia at home in 2020...
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