Sport
Was absolutely desperate for the win: Jos Buttler after face saving win over Netherlands | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: England skipper Jos Buttler expressed the team’s desperation for a victory following a challenging World Cup campaign that saw them break a five-match losing streak with a triumph over the Netherlands.
Despite being eliminated from the tournament, their resounding 160-run win against the Dutch has reignited their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy.To secure a spot in this ICC event in Pakistan, they need to be among the top 8 teams in the World Cup standings.”Absolutely desperate for the win. Malan got us off to a flier. Partnership between (Ben) Stokes and (Chris) Woakes was fantastic. Anytime you need someone to stand up, he (Stokes) seems to be the guy to do that,” said Buttler after England posted 339 for nine with their batting finally clicking.
Woakes proved his effectiveness with the new ball, and this time, he was well-supported by the spin duo of Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali, who each claimed three wickets. Additionally, he showcased his all-round skills by contributing 51 runs from just 45 balls with the bat.
“He’s a class cricketer (Woakes), been a brilliant performer for us. It was high-class swing bowling, deserved more than one wicket that he got.”
On the final league game against Pakistan on November 11, Buttler said: Huge game (Pakistan). At the end of a disappointing tournament it means a lot.”
Talking about his 108 off 84 balls, Stokes said he made the most of a good batting surface.
“More pleased with the victory (than scoring a century), it has been a tough World Cup for us. It was a nice wicket to bat on, had some tennis-ball bounce.
“We (Woakes and himself) built a good partnership, whenever there was pressure building I had a look at the scoreboard and reminded myself there was a lot of time remaining (in the innings).
“Tried to take it deep and cash in later. He (Woakes) is a genuine all-rounder for us, he has been a great cricketer for England over the last 2-3 years and today he proved it.”
(With PTI Inputs)
Despite being eliminated from the tournament, their resounding 160-run win against the Dutch has reignited their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy.To secure a spot in this ICC event in Pakistan, they need to be among the top 8 teams in the World Cup standings.”Absolutely desperate for the win. Malan got us off to a flier. Partnership between (Ben) Stokes and (Chris) Woakes was fantastic. Anytime you need someone to stand up, he (Stokes) seems to be the guy to do that,” said Buttler after England posted 339 for nine with their batting finally clicking.
Woakes proved his effectiveness with the new ball, and this time, he was well-supported by the spin duo of Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali, who each claimed three wickets. Additionally, he showcased his all-round skills by contributing 51 runs from just 45 balls with the bat.
“He’s a class cricketer (Woakes), been a brilliant performer for us. It was high-class swing bowling, deserved more than one wicket that he got.”
On the final league game against Pakistan on November 11, Buttler said: Huge game (Pakistan). At the end of a disappointing tournament it means a lot.”
Talking about his 108 off 84 balls, Stokes said he made the most of a good batting surface.
“More pleased with the victory (than scoring a century), it has been a tough World Cup for us. It was a nice wicket to bat on, had some tennis-ball bounce.
“We (Woakes and himself) built a good partnership, whenever there was pressure building I had a look at the scoreboard and reminded myself there was a lot of time remaining (in the innings).
“Tried to take it deep and cash in later. He (Woakes) is a genuine all-rounder for us, he has been a great cricketer for England over the last 2-3 years and today he proved it.”
(With PTI Inputs)
