Steve Harmison says “Jos Buttler has to fire with the bat” in T20 World Cup 2021. Former England fast-bowler Harmison outlined how Jos Buttler’s impact at the top of the order. He is crucial to England’s chances of winning their second T20 World Cup. He was compiled a couple of good knocks in the warm-up fixtures. It will be on the lookout to replicate the form in the competition. Also, Harmison mentioned Buttler as England’s key player with the bat. He named Mark Wood as the team’s key bowler for the competition. Steve expects the other quick bowlers, like Tymal Mills and Chris Jordan, to step up.
“Archer and Stokes would have been the key components in any success England would have had. Jos Buttler has to fire with the bat, and I expect him to do and in the middle order, you’re looking at Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali. But for me, it all comes down to the bowlers and their trump card would be Mark Wood, if they want to win this tournament, the quick bowlers will have to stand up,” Harmison said.
Moreover, England recorded one victory and one defeat in their warm-up campaign. Against the mighty West Indies tomorrow to begin their competition. Harmison admits that England captain Eoin Morgan’s form could be a concern for the side. It is given how he possesses a vital position in the middle-order. Morgan persevered a very destitute IPL campaign with the bat. Moreover, he led the Kolkata Knight Riders into the finals with his captaincy.
Steve Harmison
“I think the issue of Morgan’s form could be a slight concern for England. But for me, Morgan is still one of the best T20 players in the world. He is definitely one of the best captains of white-ball cricket, arguably of all time,” Harmison said.
“I think the form is just temporary as they say and when it comes to the big stage, he has been there, he has done it, he understands the situation that he is in at the moment. I think he will thrive on it and I believe he will have a big tournament for England,” Harmison added.
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