Jos Buttler has struggled in 2026, especially in T20 Internationals. His T20 World Cup 2026 performance was not good and he scored only 87 runs in eight innings. Overall, he has scored 168 runs in 11 T20Is this year at an average of 15.27 and a strike rate of less than 125.

Despite this, Butler aims to make a comeback in IPL With Gujarat Titans, relying on his experience and skills. He had a strong first season with GT as he scored 538 runs in 14 matches. This season, he has started with scores of 38 runs in 33 balls against Punjab Kings and 26 runs in 14 balls against Rajasthan Royals.

Speaking on the For the Love of Cricket podcast with Stuart Broad, Buttler said after the break T20 World Cup was beneficial. He is focusing on his technique and preparation to ensure that he is in good position at the time of ball release.

“I’m feeling really good. Feeling good after the break.” [T20] World Cup, just put the bat down and have some space. Basically, just focusing on myself and my set-up and making sure I’m in a good position when the ball is released – which I do,” Butler said.

He said that he wants to convert a good start into a match-winning innings. “And then just trusting my game, trusting my experience and trying to let it happen. I’m in a good position, like with a few starts. You always want to step up and make a match-winning contribution, but it’s good to feel calm in the middle and in a good place. Hopefully that can continue,” he said.

‘No mental block’

Butler stressed the importance of focusing on the present rather than past performance. He is careful to avoid mental blocks related to specific bowlers or venues.

“Every day you start from scratch and that’s what I’m looking forward to,” Butler explained. “Just looking forward, not thinking about the past, looking forward to the games, and just trying to measure up and not read too much into past successes or past failures.

“Sometimes you can – and I’ve certainly done this sometimes – create a kind of mental block against a certain bowler or a certain position, and say ‘This doesn’t work for me, on this ground.’ Or ‘Why can’t I score runs on any ground’ or that kind of mentality. I’m really trying to stay away from that,” he said.

Gujarat Titans have lost their first two matches and will try to recover from this when they face Delhi Capitals on April 8.

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