England Captain Jos Buttler Responds to Criticism, Focuses on Team's Goals

England captain Jos Buttler has responded to criticism of his team's performance in the T20 World Cup, stating that he has been around long enough to understand what people are saying.

England revived their campaign with a record-breaking victory over Oman by eight wickets in Antigua. The reigning champions needed a significant win to improve their net run rate (NRR) as they strived to surpass Scotland and qualify for the second-round Super Eights.

England's triumph over Group B was nothing short of spectacular, setting a new record for the largest win in the history of the T20 World Cup when considering the number of balls remaining. This resounding success had a profound impact on England's NRR, propelling it to an impressive 3.081, surpassing Scotland's 2.16.

Despite this remarkable achievement, England remained in third place with three points, trailing behind Scotland, who held the lead with five points.

"Thought the tone was set by the bowlers, take early wicket and restrict them. Job done today, another game in two days' time. Bowled brilliantly, there was extra bounce. Topley with his height... I thought they bowled a good line and length. Don't think anyone expected the wicket to play like it did, looked a really good surface. Just looked to be positive, try to take advantage of the NRR," Buttler said after the match.

Buttler acknowledged that while negative feedback can be challenging, it also presents an opportunity for the team to reflect and improve. He stressed the importance of staying focused on their goals and maintaining confidence in their abilities, regardless of outside opinions.

"Been around long enough to know that people make comments. We know what's going on in the dressing room. We have another huge match to come. We can only control what we do, all focus is on that," Buttler added.

England's victory over Oman has given them a much-needed boost in confidence as they prepare for their next match against South Africa on Saturday. A win against the Proteas would secure England's place in the Super Eights and give them a chance to defend their title.

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