‘He has sunglasses of MS Dhoni’: Jos Buttler on Sam Curran’s valiant 95-run knock

England stand-in skipper Jos Buttler noticed sunglasses of the ‘nice finisher’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Sam Curran’s valiant 95 now not out that went in useless as India sealed the ODI sequence 2-1 through successful the 3rd and ultimate event right here on Sunday.

In a disturbing sequence decider, Curran, popping out to bat at quantity 8, led a positive England battle again once they had been seven wickets down for 200 to restore the guests’ hopes of chasing down 330 however in the end fell brief through seven runs.

With all eyes will now be at the IPL starting on April 9, Buttler believes Curran, who’s within the Dhoni-led Chennai Tremendous Kings, could have a good chance to speak to the previous India captain.

“I’m certain Sam would need to communicate to MS about this night’s innings,” Buttler stated on the digital post-match information convention.

“I’m certain there have been sunglasses of the way in which that he (MS Dhoni) would have appreciated to take the sport down if he used to be in that state of affairs. He’s a perfect individual for Sam to have a dialog with when he meets up MS (within the IPL).”

England all-rounder Moeen Ali may also play for CSK within the IPL.

“We all know what an ideal cricketer, finisher MS Dhoni is. A super finding out curve for all our avid gamers to percentage dressing rooms with guys like MS’ stature within the recreation. I’m very excited for them.”

The sector champions had chased down 337 in 43.three overs in the second one ODI and Buttler stated 330-target used to be a manageable ranking however they by no means had any partnership going.

“We had been glad to chase that ranking. We idea that used to be a manageable ranking, however we misplaced wickets at common durations and not were given the ones partnerships in combination. By no means idea run-rate could be a large factor however we misplaced wickets,” Buttler stated.

“Small, small issues may have accomplished higher. I believe with the ball we weren’t reasonably as disciplined as we’ve been early on. We gave them a couple of too many simple boundary balls. They didn’t must paintings too onerous for the ones limitations, however then we pegged again beautiful neatly with spinners choosing up the ones wickets,” he added.