Trescothick chat helps Buttler find form for T20 record
Jos Buttler says a conversation with England batting coach Marcus Trescothick helped him rediscover the form that took his past the all-time T20 run-scoring record.
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler credits a discussion with former England opener Marcus Trescothick for helping him regain his form and break the T20 record for most runs. Buttler smashed 51 off 20 balls for Manchester Super Giants, becoming the third player to score 50+ in four consecutive innings. He also scored 131 off 64 balls in an international match against India last month.
However, Buttler's performance dropped in the World Cup, where he averaged just 10.87 runs in eight matches. Trescothick advised Buttler to focus on his technique, stating, "If you work on your technique, it allows your mind to free up." The 35-year-old explained that when he wasn't playing well, he was getting in his own way and losing sight of the ball.
Buttler improved his technique by visualizing the perfect position to see the ball, ultimately leading to better focus. Currently, Buttler is second in the league with 277 runs and 20 sixes, trailing only Sunrisers Leeds' Mitch Marsh. Meanwhile, Trescothick will take interim charge of the Test team for the upcoming series against Pakistan after Brendon McCullum's departure.
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