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Jos Buttler, England’s cricket team captain, recently disclosed his favorite cricketer from the current era during the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 in India. Buttler, a pivotal figure in England‘s white-ball cricket, has gained global acclaim for his outstanding cricketing abilities. He played a crucial role in England’s historic CWC victory in 2019 and led the team to triumph in last year’s T20 World Cup.
England captain Jos Buttler’s favourite cricketer
In a surprising revelation, Buttler’s favourite cricketer is neither one of his teammates, like Joe Root or Ben Stokes, nor renowned players such as Virat Kohli or Babar Azam. Instead, he bestowed this honor upon Rohit Sharma, his former Indian Premier League (IPL) teammate and the current captain of the Indian cricket team.
Jos Buttler said "Rohit Sharma is my favorite cricketer from this generation". [ICC] pic.twitter.com/KcDJJ7Wshc
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Mutual admiration and respect between players
Buttler’s selection of Rohit as his favourite cricketer from the current era might come as a surprise to some, considering the plethora of celebrated cricketing legends in the game today. However, the 33-year-old’s choice serves as a powerful testament to the immense respect and admiration that Rohit commands among his fellow cricketers. It highlights Rohit’s stature as a highly esteemed and influential figure in the world of cricket, surpassing the boundaries of nationality and team affiliations. This unexpected choice underlines the impact and excellence that Rohit consistently brings to the sport, earning the admiration of his peers on a global scale.
Upcoming challenges for India and England
Both Rohit and Buttler carry significant responsibilities in leading their respective teams to success in the ongoing quadrennial event. Men in Blue commenced their campaign with victories over Australia, Afghanistan and arch-rivals Pakistan. In contrast, defending champions England faced a humbling nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener but bounced back with a resounding win against Bangladesh in Dharamsala. India will face Bangladesh in their next game while England will take on Afghanistan.
