Jos Buttler, the wicketkeeper-batter for England, has acknowledged his disappointing performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup, expressing feelings of frustration. Despite his struggles, he remains determined to contribute to his team's success through aggressive batting.

Buttler has made history by becoming the fourth player and the first Englishman to surpass 4,000 runs in T20 internationals. He has also surpassed Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardene to rank as the third-highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history. However, his individual performance this tournament has been lackluster, with only 53 runs across four innings, averaging 13.25 and a strike rate of 135.89. His recent outings include two single-digit scores and two modest contributions of 26 and 21, which he failed to build upon. Over his last ten T20I innings, he has managed just 167 runs, with a top score of 39.

In a recent episode of the 'For the Love of Cricket Podcast', co-hosted with England's pace legend Stuart Broad, Buttler shared his frustrations. He stated, "I am a bit frustrated, to be honest. I felt like I was playing really well in South Africa, in the SA20, without getting scores. One thing I pride myself on in T20s is converting starts into significant contributions. Unfortunately, I've found myself getting out in the teens and twenties too often."

Before the World Cup, Buttler had a decent run in the SA20, scoring 170 runs in seven matches with an average of 28.33 and a strike rate of 149.12, including a fifty for the Durban Super Giants. He admitted to trying too hard instead of allowing himself to play naturally.

He reflected, "In the first two games, I got in with scores in the 20s but couldn't convert them into bigger contributions, which is frustrating. A couple of low scores against Scotland and Italy didn't help either. In T20, you want to be positive, but I made mistakes and got out."

"I love batting, playing cricket, and scoring runs. While I feel frustrated with my form and my desire to help the team, I also cherish the act of batting. Not getting enough opportunities to bat is disheartening. I need to remember what I do well and take each game as it comes," he added.

Buttler emphasized that T20 cricket requires players to keep making aggressive plays and that he doesn't see the value in holding back unless absolutely necessary. Recently, former England captain Nasser Hussain suggested that Buttler should give himself more time at the crease.

"T20 is a format that demands continuous action," Buttler explained. "In Test matches, a batting coach might advise you to rein it in and bat for an hour to regain form. However, in T20, you must adapt to the scoreboard. If you're chasing 10 runs an over, you have to play accordingly. I appreciate Nasser's advice, but I don't want to bat for 15 overs just for my sake while ignoring the game's demands. You have to play the game as it unfolds," he stated.

He concluded by noting that the game continually presents challenges, and he takes pride in his performances. "I've experienced many phases of poor form over my 15-year career across various formats. Ultimately, it comes down to standing still, watching the ball, and trusting yourself," he remarked.