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Is Buttler's England Career Oveer?


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Is Jos Buttler's batting form enough to keep his place, or are the gloves the only thing saving him? Former England keeper Geraint Jones argues that without the wicket-keeping role, Buttler’s position would be untenable.In this episode of Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy, Geraint Jones, and Damian Brandy debate England’s selection dilemmas and ask the brutal question: who else could actually take the gloves?We also dive into the "death" of 50-over cricket, exposing why the format is struggling for relevance, and tackle the controversial absence of Pakistani stars like Naseem Shah from The Hundred.Plus, the panel takes on a "Who Am I?" quiz that leaves everyone stumped.Timestamps: 00:00 -Intro: Is 50-Over Cricket Dying? 04:15 - The Jos Buttler Debate: Gloves vs. Bat 12:30 - Why Pakistani Players Miss Out on The Hundred 22:15 - "Who Am I?" Cricket Quiz 35:00 - County Championship PreviewFeatured in this episode: 🏏 Geraint Jones - Ashes Winner & Former England Wicketkeeper🎙️ Sanjay Murthy - Broadcaster & Host🏏 Damian Brandy - Cricket Analyst#EnglandCricket #JosButtler #CricketPodcast #TheHundred #WicketKeeper #GeraintJones #CloseOfPlay

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Close of Play PodcastBy Sanjay Murthy