Jos: We can still rule world in T20

JOS Buttler wants his England side to repair their wounded pride at next month's T20 World Cup and banish memories of their 50-over title defence.

- RORY DOLLARD

A little over six months ago the Three Lions were double world champions but they surrendered their ODI crown with a whimper in India as they lost six of their nine group matches.

Now they are out to prove they are still a force to be reckoned with in the shorter format as they look to retain the trophy they won in Melbourne in 2022.

A four-match series against the beaten finalists Pakistan gets under way at Headingley on today before they travel to Barbados for a main event that Buttler hopes will show England back to their best.

Reflecting on the impact of their tough tournament last time out, he said: "It's not extra pressure but the pride was obviously dented and it was a really disappointing competition.

"But life moves on, it's a chapter in the book and there's lessons you learn, but we're presented with a new opportunity now, in a different format.