ICC World T20 2016: Team of the tournament

Jos Buttler

Buttler strengthened his reputation

There was plenty of build-up before the start of the tournament about how Jos Buttler’s ability to access all areas of the pitch was going to be crucial in India. Although Buttler finished with nearly 200 runs at an average of 47.75 and strike rate of almost 160, his runs weren't all scoops and dinks and innovative shots.

Rather, what was impressive about Buttler’s knocks was how normal they were. He has the power to go over cow corner, but at the same time, also had the presence of mind to run quick singles and twos, rotate strike and attack bowlers who weren't a huge threat.

If Root rescued England from the brink of elimination, it was a Buttler special in the game against Sri Lanka that ensured that they reached the semi-finals. Until his arrival, England struggled on a track that wasn't spinning a great deal but once he was done, they had a match-winning score on their hands, one which they defended comfortably.