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T20 WC: A Lot Of Our Success Was Built After Losing The Final In 2016, Says Former England Captain Buttler

By IANS News February 13, 2026 • 17:42 PM View: 337

T20 World Cup: England’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has already delivered drama and déjà vu in equal measure. Now free from leadership responsibilities but still one of the senior-most figures in the squad, Jos Buttler reflected on England’s white-ball transformation over the past decade, a journey that began after their early exit from the 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

The defending champions edged past Nepal by four runs in a last-ball thriller to open their tournament, before suffering a 30-run defeat to the West Indies in what was a rematch between the T20 World Cup 2016 finalists.

With crucial fixtures against Scotland on Saturday and Italy on Monday looming, former white-ball captain Buttler’s experience could prove vital as England look to steady their campaign.

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