England vice-captain Jos Buttler on Thursday stated he expects the fifth and ultimate Test tour towards India to go as scheduled regardless of a recent COVID-19 case within the camp.
England have to win the ultimate Test beginning Friday, however recent considerations arose when Indian staff’s junior physio Yogesh Parmar examined constructive for the virus on the eve of the match, ensuing within the facet’s observe session being cancelled. Gaya.
Their head coach Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun have additionally contracted the an infection and are in isolation in London.
“I don’t know too much at the moment, to be honest. At the moment we are looking forward to the game going forward. Everything is fine in our camp. We look forward to the game,” Butler requested concerning the newest growth. Said throughout a dialog with the media on leaving.
Butler, who went on paternity depart in the course of the Oval Test, stated his staff was properly ready to stage the collection, with India presently main 2-1.
“It was a great Test match (at The Oval). Indians played great cricket. We want to level the series by winning this Test match. There’s enthusiasm in the team, it’s a win-win game for us.”
There is concept that England pacer James Anderson could also be rested from the sport however Buttler indicated in any other case.
He stated, ‘He has bowled brilliantly within the collection. Jimmy is extremely match. He has taken excellent care of himself. He appears precisely the identical (as he was within the first match) and is obtainable for choice.”
Talking concerning the wicket, Butler stated, “Very good wicket, appears a bit dry. There could also be spin later. We have performed towards West Indies and Pakistan so we all know the circumstances very properly.
Earlier within the day, England introduced their World Cup squad that may be with out star all-rounder Ben Stokes. Butler is the vice-captain and he stated that he has a very good group of gamers for the match.
“There is energy and depth. The white ball staff is implausible. We have some nice gamers and match winners. We are enthusiastic about that problem and can attempt to do extra.”
It has additionally been reported that gamers might not be allowed to take their households alongside when England journey to the Ashes on the finish of the 12 months. Asked about it, Butler stated the gamers will take a call on the matter solely after they have extra readability.
“In the current situation, we are waiting for more information to take any decision. Everyone is waiting for more clarity in (next) two weeks,” he stated.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
