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England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler describes captain Alastair Cook as a 'quality leader' and a 'great player', as he looks ahead on Friday (July 25th) to his Test debut against India on Sunday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.
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SOUNDBITE: (English) Jos Buttler, England wicketkeeper (on being selected for his first match for England at Test level):
"Excitement is probably the main one (emotion) at the minute. I'm obviously delighted to get the call-up - a very proud moment for me. The chance to represent my country in Test match cricket is obviously a very proud moment. A mix of excitement, a few nerves, obviously, but I think it's good that I know the set-up a bit, know the guys, so that introduction has been pretty easy and looking forward to starting training and getting amongst it."
SOUNDBITE: (English) Jos Buttler, England wicketkeeper (on whether he thinks he is ready to step up to Test level from ODIs and T20s):
"Yeah, I hope so. Maybe mentally, I've sort of got over the fact that I was probably closer to playing Test cricket quicker than I thought I was, at that stage. My cricket has been going in the right direction, I'm really pleased with the way it's going and mentally, I thinik I've come round to the fact a bit more that I was probably closer than I thought I was and I need to be ready for whenever that chance might come. Probably far from the finished article, I know that. I don't think anyone would be at this stage of their career, but I'm really happy where my cricket is and just delighted I've got this chance and I'm determined to enjoy it."
SOUNDBITE (English): Jos Buttler, England wicketkeeper (on the captaincy of Alastair Cook):
"Yes, of course he does. Everyone's right behind him, knows what a quality leader he is of everyone, what a great player he is for England and everyone's determined to see him get back to his best and I think it's a great quality that he has, that he's shown throughout his international career, that determination and doggedness to put things right and find a way."
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Butler very proud' to join Test team
Saturday, July 26 2014Category:Cricket