‘He’s doing all he can’: England back Buttler to end miserable run of form

Batter will play in Friday’s match against New Zealand Winner of the game will top the group in Super 8s England have not committed to fielding their strongest side in Friday’s do-not-necessarily-have-to-win T20 World Cup encounter with New ­Zealand but Jos Buttler will be given the chance to turn around his ­miserable run of form, with the team’s coaching staff convinced that a return to familiar lofty standards is imminent. After six games at the tournament, Buttler’s top score is 26, aga...

By Simon Burnton in Colombo