England cricket team captain Jos Buttler has issued a warning to his squad ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup semi-final clash against India.
Reflecting on India's transformation since their crushing defeat in the previous T20 World Cup semi-final, Buttler highlighted the Men in Blue's newfound aggressive playing style under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.
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What did Jos Buttler say about India's approach ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal?
In their last encounter at the semi-final stage of the T20 World Cup two years ago, England delivered a remarkable performance by defeating Rohit Sharma's side by a comprehensive 10-wicket margin in Adelaide.
However, Buttler acknowledged that this defeat prompted India to rethink their approach to T20 cricket and led to a more assertive and fearless style of play.
During his pre-match press conference, the England skipper said,
We're playing against a very different India side here. The way Rohit leads his team and the way he bats, they play with a hell of a lot of freedom and try to be very aggressive.
That was probably a shift for them after that [2022] tournament and they played like that in the 50-over World Cup as well. They're very confident in that style of play and we'll have to be ready for that. We know they'll be aggressive and we'll be the same.
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What next for the England cricket team?
The English will hope to repeat their performance from the last edition and qualify for the final. Their ultimate aim, however, will be go all the way and become the first team in the history of the tournament to defend their title.
Despite weather challenges, Buttler expressed confidence in his team's ability to adapt and perform under pressure.
As both teams prepare for the high-stakes encounter, cricket fans can anticipate a fiercely contested match between England and India.