From Somerset to Stardom: Story of Jos Buttler’s success

The ideology that a skipper purposely induces in the ‘dressing room’ is basically the deciding factor of a team's future. Hence, it’s very vital that the leader hits the right notes to get the best out of his men. For instance, Virat Kohli inculcated an atmosphere where all the players in the team worked on their fitness and where every player looked to dominate no matter in which part of the world they were playing. Similarly, in recent years, the England team’s skipper- Jos Butler is implanting the ‘Bazball’ style, where the focal point lies on smashing almost every ball.  

As a great leader, Butler has evolved his game to meet the standards demanded by this new approach. He is a right handed batsman and a wicket keeper. His gaming style is so noteworthy that today, in this article by ZAP cricket, we talk about the captain and GOAT of ECB- Jos Buttler. 

Jos Buttler’s International career 

Born on 8 September, 1990, Butler went to King’s College, Taunton. He played domestic cricket for Lancashire. He made his T20I debut on 31 August 2011 vs India, his ODI debut on 21 February, 2012 vs Pakistan and Test debut on 27 July, 2014 vs India. Presently, he is the captain of the England Cricket Team in limited overs. 

His career as a player and as a captain has been prolific. In June 2022 he was appointed as the captain and since then the team has achieved great heights. One of the notable achievements has been the triumph of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Other than that, in bilateral series as well, his team has played a different brand of cricket. No matter where they are playing, or on which pitch, the clarity has always been there within his subordinates. His ideology as a skipper has done wonders for the side. Along with that, his individual records have also blossomed. We always see him playing the role of an anchor, exactly what a skipper is expected to do. 

Butler played his last test on 22 January, 2022 vs Australia and since then his prime focus has been on white ball cricket.

Jos Buttler’s International stats

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 Honours and achievements 

• Appointed Member of Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2020 New Year Honours for services to cricket 
• Named in ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year in 2021
• England’s second most capped player in T20I after Eoin Morgan
• Most dismissals by any English wicket keeper in ODI and T20I
• Won 2017 IPL
• Won 2019 Cricket World Cup
• Under his captaincy, England lifted the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup 

Jos Buttler in Franchise cricket 

One of the most impactful overseas cricketers in the IPL has been Jos Butler. He was part of the Mumbai Indians franchise from 2016 till 2017. Later, in 2018 he was bought by Rajasthan Royals. Now, in the 2025 IPL, he will play for Gujarat Titans as he was picked for INR 15.75 Crores. 

His record in the Indian franchise cricket has been daunting. In 107 matches so far, Butler has scored 3,582 runs with seven 100s and nineteen 50s to his name. His year wise record has been as follows: 

Stats in IPL 

Other than IPL, he has made significant contributions to various T20 franchises around the world, showcasing his talent on global platforms. He played in the Big Bash League for a couple of teams. He represented Melbourne Renegades in 2013/14 and Sydney Thunder in 2017/18 and 2018/19. In SA20 League, he played for Paarl Royals in the 2023-24 season. Lastly, in The Hundred, he has been playing for Manchester Originals since 2021.