Winning T20 World Cup final could inspire English football team in World Cup: Buttler
The Hindu
‘Sport is such a huge part of English culture, and getting behind teams in World Cups is certainly something I know happens a lot in England,’ said Jos Buttler ahead of the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan
England's Jos Buttler would be a proud skipper if his men can win the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan on Sunday and inspire their footballing counterparts to pull off an encore in Doha next month.
Buttler, a champion batter, has lead his team to the summit clash in his maiden global meet as England skipper.
Asked if the football team can take a leaf out of the cricket team, the soft-spoken skipper said: "Yeah, I certainly hope so."
"Sport is such a huge part of English culture, and getting behind teams in World Cups is certainly something I know happens a lot in England.
"Even though we're on the other side of the world, you can certainly feel that support," Buttler said on eve of the final against Pakistan.
England are clubbed with Iran, Wales and USA in group B of the FIFA World Cup.
"The images you see of the Euros, obviously, nothing will compete with football in our country. Of course, the game is going to be on free-to-air television, which is fantastic, will bring new eyes to the game," said the skipper-keeper.
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