T20 World Cup: Buttler admits he was ‘nervous’ during Australia vs Scotland

England made it to the World Cup Super 8 as title defence continues

By Web Desk
June 16, 2024
England captain Jos Buttler addresses a press conference. — AFP

England captain Jos Buttler made an honest admission that he was nervous while watching Australia vs Scotland T20 World Cup 2024 match as their chances of making it to the Super 8 depended on that result.

England managed to beat Namibia in their last group match on a rainy day in North Sound and to qualify for the Super 8, Buttler’s side needed rivals Australia to beat Scotland.

The match between Australia and Scotland wasn’t one-sided as the Scots posted a 181-run target while batting but Mitchell Marsh’s men reached home with two balls remaining.

“It was a nervous watch at times,” admitted Buttler. “But we are pleased to go through.

“We’re looking forward to the Super 8s and getting into the tournament. Thankfully we can now prepare for a big week of crucial matches in St Lucia and Barbados against strong opposition.

“It’s going to be a challenge but we’ve had so many rain-affected games people are chomping at the bit to play. I think we’ve reacted really well, I think the team has been in a really good place all tournament so far and I thought, with all the anxieties around, everyone handled it well. Credit to all the guys who stayed really level, there didn’t seem to be any panic.”

Buttler then talked about his teammate, Jofra Archer, who marked his return to international cricket after 14 months due to injury saying that it was encouraging to see him return to the field.

“We were having a good laugh because we were in and out looking at the weather and Jofra was asleep on a bench,” he said.

“He didn’t look too stressed and I think that tells you where he’s at, he’s in a really good place. I’m just delighted to see him back in an England shirt playing on the big stage.

“He’s certainly exceeded my expectations for where he would be at, even though he was probably expecting that of himself.

“He’s been fantastic and is an amazing guy to have in the team to throw the ball to, certainly he wants the big moments, and he performs well in those moments.”

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