Jos Buttler Expresses Delight Over England's Winning Habit Following T20I Series Victory

Jos Buttler expressed satisfaction as England regained their "winning habit" by clinching a 3-1 T20I series victory over the West Indies. The final match was called off due to rain, but England had already secured the series win.

England chose to bowl first in the last match. The West Indies reached 44-0 with Evin Lewis scoring 29 and Shai Hope adding 14 before rain halted play in St Lucia. Despite efforts to resume, the match was abandoned.

The visitors had already won the first three matches of the series, with West Indies managing a consolation win on Saturday in a high-scoring game. Although they couldn't complete their final white-ball task of 2024, Buttler was pleased with his team's performance.

"We're delighted with the series win. We've played some brilliant cricket," Buttler stated. He praised his team's strong starts and powerplay wickets, highlighting Saqib's contribution as player of the series.

Buttler also noted the variety in England's fast-bowling department, which he finds promising for English cricket. "The fast-bowling department is looking good, and they all bring something different with their variety," he added.

West Indies captain Rovman Powell acknowledged England's dominance but noted his team's sporadic good performances. He hopes for more consistency moving forward.

"It's been a tough series and credit Jos Buttler and his team, who came to these conditions and dominated," Powell said. He mentioned that while they played well at times, it wasn't sustained enough throughout the series.

Powell pointed out issues with their batting template and slow adaptation in early games. He stressed the need for quicker assessments and improvements in bowling.

Looking Ahead

The West Indies struggled to transition their ODI form into T20I success but aimed to regain pride in the final match after an impressive fourth game performance. Powell emphasized better communication among players to ensure readiness for future matches.

"It's always a problem with Caribbean cricketers; we wander off when not playing for West Indies," Powell remarked. He highlighted the importance of maintaining player communication and preparation.

Despite not completing their final assignment, Buttler enjoyed captaining without keeping duties. "I enjoyed it [being captain without keeping], I felt like I had a bit more time," he shared, appreciating being closer to bowlers on the field.