England star Jos Buttler has declared his intention to be "fearless" as he prepares for his first Ashes 2021 series in Australia. On the first day of the warm-up game against the England Lions, there are concerns around the new Covid-19 strain, which is spreading around the world. However, Buttler said though it has been a disjointed season he is "excited to experience the good the bad", as well as the "highs and lows" in his maiden Ashes series in Australia.
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Butler took the Australian Test bowling attack apart less than a month ago at the T20 World Cup. He smashed an epic 71 off just 32 balls that delivered the eventual champions their only loss of the tournament.
Buttler, who has not played red-ball cricket in Australia, said, "I feel like I have nothing to lose, to be honest. It's sort of been disjointed, that (year) just gone. Some good form and some bad form and in the year before as well."
Jos Buttler opens up about his maiden Ashes(2021) series :
It's the first time I'm experiencing an Ashes series (in Australia). So, I'm fully determined to enjoy all the challenges that throw up. I'm excited to experience it, the good the bad, and I'm sure the highs and lows along the way,"
Buttler told espncricinfo on Tuesday.
"As a player at the minute, I'm trying to bring a fearless approach and to truly try and embrace the opportunity. I know when I get to somewhere near my best that's going to be pretty good."
Buttler would be hoping for a decent warm-up game time given that he was not a part of England's most recent Test. However, the test was against India at The Oval, due to paternity leave. He was due to regain his place for the fifth Test at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, the Old Trafford test got canceled after a Covid-19 breach in the India camp.
Buttler had also missed the two-Test series against New Zealand earlier this year due to his engagement with the Indian Premier League (IPL). Moreover, his form was patchy in the five innings he plays against India, managing 72 runs in five innings.
Given the scenario, Buttler would be drawing heavily on his experience of playing extensive white-ball cricket in Australia. He averages 38.71 from 18 ODIs and has played five T20 Internationals. He also has had stints in the Big Bash League with Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder.