Jos Buttler insists England will not be ‘consumed’ by run rate concerns
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Champions need big victories over Oman and Namibia‘We see it as a challenge, we’re not daunted,’ says captainJos Buttler has urged his England players not to get sucked into a state of desperation this week regarding net run-rate as they try to resurrect their T20 World Cup defence from a perilous position.England go into the games against Oman this Thursday, and Namibia on Saturday, needing two substantial victories to keep their hopes of reaching the Super Eight stage alive. Even then this may be in vain, with Scotland, direct rivals for a top two spot, playing Australia in the final match of Group B. Continue reading...