ENG v IND 2022: “Guys in form of their lives in Tests getting nicked off,” Jos Buttler after huge loss in 1st ODI

England suffered a 10-wicket defeat at the hands of India in the ODI series opener.

Jos Buttler | Getty

England's newly-appointed white-ball skipper, Jos Buttler, wasn’t pleased with his team’s batting performance in the first ODI against India at the Oval on Tuesday (July 12).

Riding on exceptional bowling performance by India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who returned with the figures of 6 for 19 in 7.2 overs, the tourists bowled out the hosts for a paltry 110 and won the match by 10 wickets with more than 30 overs to spare.

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After the match, Buttler expressed surprise with the movement on offer and added that his team needs to move on quickly from this crushing loss.

“Very tough day to take, but we've got to dust ourselves down quickly. Little surprised by the movement, bit muggy. India exposed the conditions superbly. They have bowled really well in the powerplay. It is something we need to discuss and work out,” he said at the presentation ceremony.

Jos Buttler also lauded Jasprit Bumrah's stunning bowling performance.

“Jasprit is a great bowler to come up against. He has bowled fantastically well today and deserves these figures,” he stated.

The captain further expressed displeasure at his team’s batting display, claiming that the players weren't able to replicate their Test form in ODIs.

“We have some guys in the form of their lives in Tests coming here and getting nicked off.”

The English bowling was left helpless with a dismal total to defend. India chased down the target in the second innings without any huss. The openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan remained unbeaten on 76 and 31.

Jos acknowledged that it was not an ideal situation for the bowlers.

“It is never easy when you are forced to try and force wickets. Isn't nice when your bowlers have to take as many risks and when you ask so much out of them,” he added.

Rohit Sharma and his men will take on England in the second ODI at Lord’s on Thursday (July 14).

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By Abhishek Ghan - 13 Jul, 2022

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