Need a T20 league like IPL & Big Bash in England too: Jos Butler

ENGLAND WICKET-KEEPER BATSMAN Jos Buttler is delighted to play for the defending champions, Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL and wishes to have a similar T20 league in his own country. 

"I don't think our [domestic] T20 competition is great. Everyone watches the Big Bash and the IPL and wants to be a part of that. To experience something on a domestic level in England that is just like international cricket - every county player would love that."

Buttler, who is playing his first season in the IPL at the expense of first-class matches, is grateful to the ECB for the opportunity. The IPL debutant is happy to see a change in the viewpoint of the English fans.

"I think it's great that now in England it's not seen as derogatory to say you want to be a one-day cricketer. And that's great, as it really opens up lots of doors for people and makes them feel a lot more comfortable about thinking, 'You know what, I'm really good at one-day cricket and I want to give that my all'.”

The 25-year-old is hopeful about cricket bringing more opportunities for the upcoming generation. 

"I think what's really exciting is that in the next five years there's going to be some huge changes in cricket, with a new cycle of exciting young cricketers and a new generation of fans as well. It'll be interesting to see if they're more interested in the one-day stuff or if Test cricket still retains its primacy."