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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Simon Burnton in Trinidad

Jos Buttler insists desire to lead England ‘burns strongly’ after West Indies loss

Jos Buttler looks on during England's fifth T20 against West Indies in Trinidad
Jos Buttler said he would reflect on his future as a wicketkeeper after Phil Salt took the gloves for the final two matches in the Caribbean. Photograph: Ashley Allen/Getty Images

Jos Buttler has said it was wrong for people to question his captaincy of England’s white-ball team during a miserable 50-over World Cup campaign. The captain said that despite more disappointing results since their return from India they are an exciting and improving side, and that he is hugely motivated to lead them through another key year.

On Thursday England were beaten in the final fixture of their tour of the West Indies, in the process losing the T20 series 3-2 to follow a 2-1 defeat in the one-day internationals. The white-ball team do not play again until May, only days before they return to the Caribbean to defend their T20 World Cup title.

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