Jos Buttler: England's T20 Superstar and 2022 World Cup Winning Captain

Jos Buttler is England's most destructive limited-overs batsman and one of cricket's elite T20 players. His ability to play 360-degree shots — the ramp, the reverse scoop, the switch-hit — combined with traditional power hitting makes him the ideal opening batsman in the shortest format. As captain, he led England to the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup title in Australia, completing a remarkable transformation of English white-ball cricket.

2022 T20 World Cup: Captain in Australia

England entered the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia under Buttler's captaincy, having lost form in the buildup. They won the tournament convincingly, defeating Pakistan in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of 80,000 spectators. Buttler himself scored 368 runs in the tournament, including a match-winning 80* in the final. England bowled Pakistan out for 137, then knocked off the target in 17 overs. It was England's second T20 World Cup title, completing a white-ball trophy double alongside the 2019 ODI World Cup.

IPL: Four Centuries in One Season

• Plays for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL — regularly among the tournament's top run-scorers
• Scored four centuries in the 2022 IPL season — a record for a single edition
• Orange Cap winner (top run scorer) in the 2022 IPL with 863 runs
• Strike rate regularly exceeds 150 in the IPL, reaching 200+ in individual innings
• Known for turning mediocre scores into match-winning totals with devastating finishes

Batting Technique: The 360-Degree Batter

Buttler's greatest asset is his ability to access all parts of the ground against every type of bowling. His ramp shot — off genuine pace bowlers bowling at 90 mph — is a technically demanding stroke he executes with consistent precision. His switch-hit against left-arm spin and his lap scoop off right-arm pace give bowlers no safe options. He was averaging above 40 in T20Is as of 2024, exceptional for an opener in the format.

Wicketkeeping: Gloves of Quality

Buttler is not merely a batsman who keeps wicket — his glovework is of the highest standard. His stumpings, particularly off leg-spin and wrist-spin, are remarkably quick. His ability to stand up to seamers in conditions that allow it gives England's bowlers the option of a full-length line of attack, knowing there is a wicketkeeper capable of collecting any ball. He has also taken brilliant diving catches outside the stumping zone.

Test Career and Management

Buttler's Test career has been managed carefully to protect his white-ball longevity. He played 57 Tests but was often rested for bilateral series. His Test centuries — including 151* at Lord's against Pakistan (2020) and 162* vs India at Southampton (2018) — demonstrate his adaptability to the red-ball format. Under Bazball conditions, his ability to score quickly against attacking fields makes him a potent weapon even in Test cricket.