Decoding 5 unknown facts about different cricketers
We have heard a lot of interesting stories about cricketers and their life. Some are pretty interesting while few leave us in shock.
5. What’s written on Jos Buttler’s bat?
English cricketer Jos Buttler has been in a sublime form in recent times. His recent exploits against MI though in a losing cause is a signal towards a return to form for the opener who has had a string of low scores in his current IPL season
A non-cricketing aspect fetched him some headlines years back during the 2018 Pakistan’s tour to England in the 2nd test at Headingley during which TV cameras caught a glimpse of the handwritten note on the top of his bat handle. In such a surprise, cameraman focused on the top handle of Buttler’s bat and was a message written on it which read ‘F**K It’.
Buttler explained he marks the top of all his bats in this way, said it’s a way of reminding himself not to get too wrapped up in the pressure of top-level sport. And that the motto helps him find the best state of mind to bat. “I think it’s just something that reminds me of what my best mindset is – when I’m playing cricket, and probably in life as well,” he said.
“It puts cricket in perspective. When you nick off, does it really matter? It’s just a good reminder when I’m in the middle when I’m questioning myself, and it brings me back to a good place,” he concluded.
~Written by Kevin D’Costa
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