Buttler names one thing he would 'steal' from Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant

Even the modern-day English master of cricket can't deny that Jos Buttler is one of the game's most inventive and resilient white-ball batsmen, but there are two Indian players whose skills and dedication even he respects. As he prepares for the upcoming edition of the famous competition slated for October-November on Indian soil, the 2019 World Cup champion has chosen these prominent cricketers from the subcontinent for their remarkable shot selection and poise.

3 things you need to know 

• Jos Buttler has played 165 matches for England and hit 4647 runs 
• Buttler has played 106 matches for England and hit 2713 runs 
• England will face New Zealand on October 5, 2023, in the ODI World Cup opener 

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Buttler names two Indian cricketers that he admires the most 

The England Cricket Team captain of limited overs, Jos Buttler, has selected two Indian cricketers whose skills and approaches he admires and would like to implement in his game. These players are Rohit Sharma, the seasoned opening batsman and current captain of the Indian Cricket Team, and Rishabh Pant, the now-sidelined but prominent wicketkeeper-batsman. Pant will not be competing in the upcoming World Cup as he has been recovering from an accident he faced last year.

Buttler admires Rohit Sharma's perfect execution of the pull shot, which he has mastered and improved to an incredible degree over the years. Rishabh Pant's unique batting style and the level of confidence that he has while playing in the middle have also inspired Buttler.

The captain of England's limited-overs team showed his appreciation for these two Indian players in an interview with ESPNcricinfo for 'Cricket Monthly'. Buttler emphasised his desire to replicate Rohit Sharma's and Rishabh Pant's abilities and approaches in the game. He praised their abilities and contributions to the sport.  

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When asked about his favourite hitters to watch and the precise strokes or strengths he wants to emulate, Buttler immediately cited the legendary Indian combination, as well as South Africa's renowned wicketkeeper-batsman and renowned white-ball opener, Quinton de Kock. He said:

Quinton de Kock - the way he picks it up off his legs. Rohit Sharma's pull shot. Rishabh Pant's mindset, that fearless [nature]. He's fun to watch.

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Buttler has witnessed Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant's batting talent firsthand from an ideal vantage position behind the stumps, having played in countless thrilling contests against both.

While Rishabh Pant will be missing from the 2023 ODI World Cup, Jos Buttler will witness Rohit Sharma's dominant performance in the premier event. The English cricket team will meet the Indian squad in Lucknow on 29 October, allowing Buttler to witness Rohit and Team India's dominant presence on the pitch.