'Bumrah's unique action might be a bit of problem': Buttler admits ahead of Ind-Eng Tests

With just days to go for India-England Test series, Jos Buttler reckoned that those who have played international cricket and IPL will have a bit of familiarity going into much-anticipated series. wicketkeeper-batsman who is a mainstay in Rajasthan lineup during IPL has also mitted that Jasprit Bumrah's unique action might be a bit of problem. He also weighed in on importance of T20 series against India with T20 World Cup in hindsight. 

"If you haven't faced guys before and somebody like a (Jasprit) Bumrah, who has a bit of unique action it can be bit of problem. It takes some (time) getting used to it," Buttler said during a virtual press conference on Sunday. 

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Emphasizing on significance of IPL, Buttler asserted that T20 tournament allows players to get familiars with wickets and or players as well. "Certainly, for boys who have played international cricket before against India and played against (m) in IPL, certainly kw angles and what to expect a little bit. I think thing that IPL does give you is familiarity with wickets, and guy having played against majority of guys, sort of understanding of ir action and how y try and bowl," he ded. 

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India's squ for first 2 Tests 

Test series which is set to begin from February 5, will witness return of skipper Virat Kohli who h travelled back home after first Test against Australia. selection panel led by Chetan Sharma has also brought back veteran speedster Ishant Sharma, who h been ruled out of Australia tour with an injury whereas Hardik Pandya will also don whites despite having lost his far a few days ago. 

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England will be visiting India for an all-format bilateral series that will go on for almost two months. gruelling tour with English cricket team comprises four Test matches, five T20Is, and three ODIs up until March 28. five-match Test series will also constitute a major part of ongoing inaugural ICC World Test Championship.

Meanwhile, English selectors have brought stars Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes back into squ as y set ir eyes on World Test Championship. England has anunced 16-man strong squ with an ditional six members slated to travel as reserves. Joe Root will continue to le side while Moeen Ali, who was infected with COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, will travel to India for Test series. Rory Burns will also return to squ. Ollie Pope has also been included in touring party, however, he will only be included if deemed fit. 

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