MUMBAI, April 5 -- It's not been an easy phase in Jos Buttler's cricket career. One of the most explosive white-ball batters in the world, he had a tough time as the England team captain. After England lost all three matches at the Champions Trophy played in February-March, he stepped down from the leadership role.
Picked by Gujarat Titans during the mega auction for Rs.15.75 crore, he didn't come into the IPL 18 in an ideal frame of mind. Quite remarkably, though, he has again come to the T20 league and flicked on a switch to be at his best.
True to his record as a brilliant top-order player in the IPL, with 3,748 runs (average of 39.04, SR 148.49), he is averaging 83 in three matches (SR 172.92) with knocks of 54 off 33 balls, 39 off 24...