Brendon McCullum believes Jos Buttler’s “best years could definitely be ahead of him” as the two begin their partnership in charge of England’s white-ball teams.

McCullum’s tenure as all-format head coach begins this week, with five Twenty20 internationals and three one-day internationals in India followed next month by the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. High on the list of priorities is getting the best out of Buttler. The white-ball captain’s 2023 included a dire title defence of the 50‑over World Cup in India, while his 2024 was disrupted by a calf injury.

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