IPL 2023: Jos Buttler – Jos Buttler made Mumbai Indians and Mumbaikars happy when he picked Wankhede over Jaipur as his favorite venue. Buttler, who was a part of MI for two IPL seasons, said the iconic stadium in Mumbai will always hold a special place in his heart as that is where his IPL journey began in 2016. While RR fans will feel touch disappointed that their talismanic opening batter did not pick Jaipur, deep down they would be hoping Buttler makes up for it by winning matches for them & IPL trophy. Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“Love Jaipur, but have a soft spot for Mumbai as well, my first team. Was with MI for two seasons. Wankhede is my favorite stadium in India,” Buttler said to Humans of Bombay.
IPL 2023: Buttler opens about his childhood heroes growing up, elaborates how life changed after becoming a father
Butter also opened up about his childhood heroes growing up, and without any surprise he named Jonty Rhodes, Adam Gilchrist, and Steve Waugh as heroes growing up. The England wicketkeeper also added fatherhood has brought a lot of changes in him as a person and as a cricketer. The right-hand batter said since becoming a father he has been able to block the outside noise and criticism easily as his focus remains on his daughters. But before that, Buttler said he just used to accept criticism and moved on, but now he does not read comments of people on social media, as he does not get time.
“Acceptance is a big part. Accepting that broadcaster pays someone to give their opinion. They’re just doing their job. It’s not a personal attack on me when they criticise me. And I watch other sports. I watch football and go, ‘oh how did he miss that?! ‘So easy. That’s exactly what people are doing when I drop a catch or go for a low score. I do exactly same thing without realising it while watching other sports. Just acceptance.”
IPL 2023: Buttler starts IPL 2023 season on a bright note, keen to help win Royals matches singlehandedly
Speaking about Butler’s IPL form, the wicketkeeper batter has started on a bright note and has so far, scored 244 runs in six games at a strike rate of 147. Buttler’s blistering starts up front has allowed the Royals to post a challenging total so far in IPL 2023 season. Currently, the Royals are placed second on the points table with eight points.
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