6 Big questions for England to answer ahead of the Pakistan series
5. Will Jos Buttler find form with the bat?
After a blistering start to his Test career – Jos Buttler has had a lean summer. Buttler, 25, is one of England’s most exciting young players but he could do with a score or two after a disappointing Ashes campaign in which he averaged only 15 with the bat. The number of times he fell to Nathan Lyon will also be a concern ahead of the UAE tour where spin is likely to be the dominating factor.
He is an aggressive player but that style might not work always in Test cricket. Even more so in conditions such as UAE where you need to grind your way through rather than blaze to a quick-fire score. With Jonny Bairstow breathing down his neck for a place, the pressure will start to mount on Buttler if he doesn’t deliver with the bat.
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