Of late, Jos Buttler has become the throne in international cricket. His authority has gone to next level, and now, he is working on his way to scoring a maiden century in the Tests against India, starting August 1st.
The classy stroke-maker wants to use IPL experience in the imminent Test series. Buttler went on mention he is looking upto Virat Kohli’s work ethics to become the best in the business.
Virat Kohli is an immensely talented guy: Jos Buttler
The stylish batsman showered praises on the Indian skipper Virat Kohli. Jos Buttler feels Virat Kohli is a highly talented guy who seems to do his work efficiently.
Buttler wants to take a cue from players like Virat Kohli to become best in the game. He also spoke about the working culture of the big players who graces the game beautifully.
“Someone like Virat Kohli is an immensely talented guy but also watching him go about it you see that mentality of getting to the top. They seem to make the right decision a lot of the time. That is a skill,” he told reporters at The Oval.
“The hunger to do it day in day out…that hunger really shines through in those top players,” Buttler said.
“They just have a different mentality, a winning mentality in every game and the consistency to do that. I feel like I have learnt a hell of a lot from watching guys train and go about their practice, ways they react to certain pressure moments in a game as well,” he added as was quoted by Times of India.
Friendships will be forgotten during the game: Jos Buttler
The flamboyant batsman furtherly added the friendship thing would get overlooked during the heat of the moment. Buttler feels it is the beauty of world cricket at present.
Making his voice on the importance of the series, Jos Buttler rates the series against India is as important as series against Australia during Ashes.
“There are a few guys I have played with. Naturally, you have friendships with them but on the field, they seem to be forgotten and everyone is competitive. “I am sure there will be moments in the game, especially on the field, when those things look like they have been forgotten. It will be highly competitive.”
“There is a lot more familiarity between the sides than there ever has been before. Not on the pitch but maybe on the training days and around the lunch room. Moeen played with Virat at RCB and [Yuzvendra] Chahal. I have played with Hardik Pandya at Mumbai so you are open to having a chat.
However, it would be interesting to see how Jos Buttler uses his chances against India in Tests. He is due to add a century to his basket. Riding on his imperious form, it looks around the corner for him.