KARACHI, Sep 15(ABC): England cricket team has landed in Pakistan to play seven T20 Internationals after 17 years. After reaching Karachi, England cricket team captain Jos Buttler said that he is very happy to be back in Pakistan after such a long time and his side will showcase good cricket in Pakistan.
Addressing a press conference in Karachi, the English batter while answering a question, said, “I don t see England as favorites over Pakistan in T20 series because Pakistan is very strong side. There are match winners in both teams and that s what you need in T20 format.”
Answering a question, Buttler said, “I have never been to Pakistan myself, so look forward to experiencing the conditions and seeing how the games are played and we have the few guys who have experienced the conditions throughout the Pakistan Super League (PSL), they will be vital for us.”
“I rate the fast-bowlers of Pakistan very high. Pakistan is a country which has been producing great fast-bowlers in the history,” said Buttler on a question about rating Pakistani bowlers.
England captain also said that Pakistan is facing tough times right now due to floods. “We hope we could raise the spirits of the flood affectees by playing in Pakistan. England Cricket Board (ECB) will also play a small part with the donations for the flood affectees,” he said.
Buttler said that he is suffering injury and his participation in T20 series against Pakistan is not sure but he added that he will play in case of complete recovery from the injury.
Pakistan and England will be playing seven T20Is in Karachi and Lahore from September 20 to October 2. The first four matches of the series will be played at the National Stadium, while the last three will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium.