Reflecting on his performance, Buttler said, “Obviously I had a bad tournament, which is disappointing,” but remained hopeful, adding, “But I’ve been playing some of the best cricket of my (career) in recent years, so hopefully I can get back to playing my best.” He also made it clear that he still wanted to play for England, saying, “I definitely have ambitions (to play for England again), but I’m not captain anymore, I’m not a selector and whatever happens, it will happen.”

‘It didn’t happen at all’: Jos Buttler

After the World Cup, Buttler took a holiday to France with his family to recuperate mentally. He explained the need to step back, saying, “I couldn’t get any further away from cricket, which was perfect for me at the time.” He added, “It’s exactly what I needed.” The break helped him reflect on his game and mentality. He said, “It was really refreshing, I really enjoyed it, a perfect kind of release.” Acknowledging that things did not go his way, Butler concluded, “It wasn’t for lack of trying, it just didn’t happen.”