As England and India gear up for the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday (July 7), former England pacer Darren Gough opened up about his discussion with the new white-ball captain, Jos Buttler.
However, England might have thrashed Team India in the rescheduled fifth Test, but they can't take the touring side lightly, and Gough revealed that Buttler is also aware of their depth and even believes India can field three different teams at the T20 World Cup 2022 and one of them can win the title.
Darren Gough told Cricket.com: “I was with Jos Buttler yesterday, the new captain of England’s white-ball team and he was saying, that India can play three different teams at this year’s T20 World Cup and any one of them could probably win it. So that is what his belief is about how strong Indian cricket is.”
He continued, “But Buttler also said the same thing about England, that 'we could field about 2 teams that would be as strong as each other and compete against anybody else in the world'.”
Meanwhile, Gough is expecting some mad cricket during the three-match T20I series between England and India, but feels the hosts will be tested by the strong Indian bowling attack.
The former pacer said, “There is going to be some mad cricket. I think if they play to their potential, batting will dominate, especially in the first T20I when India is resting a few players. We are going to see some unbelievable cricket, I feel. This is a big series.”
Gough signed off by saying, “The World Cup is just around the corner. England needs to start well with a new coach and captain. India is strong but England will be keen to win a double.”
