England might not be at finest for Australia ODIs, says skipper Buttler

England captain Jos Buttler stated his workforce would possibly wrestle to fireplace up for the ODI series in opposition to Australia after only some days relaxation within the wake of its T20 World Cup triumph.

England, who beat Pakistan within the ultimate in Melbourne on Sunday, meets Australia at Adelaide Oval on Thursday within the first of three one-dayers, a series with nothing something main at stake for both workforce.

“It’s going to be a problem,” white-ball skipper Buttler informed reporters on Wednesday. “There’s no level saying all the suitable issues, that we’ll be at our greatest.”

England now holds each world limited-overs trophies, having received the 50-over World Cup on house soil in 2019, however its dominance doesn't assure enthusiasm for extra cricket on the finish of a protracted tour of Australia.

All-rounder Moeen Ali stated it was “horrible” to have one other sport so quickly after Sunday’s ultimate. Teammate Sam Billings, who was not part of the T20 World Cup squad, was extra welcoming.

“We’re nice mates with numerous these Aussie guys, however when it comes onto the pitch, you need to beat them,” he stated on Wednesday.

“It’s at all times an amazing rivalry and at all times nice video games, whatever the format. We’re actually wanting ahead to it.”

Australia is more energizing than England after the defending champion did not make it to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup at house.

Australia’s new ODI captain Pat Cummins stated he anticipated England would nonetheless be up for the competition.

“They’ll be sturdy little doubt, even when a bit drained,” he informed reporters. “We really feel like we in all probability didn’t play in addition to we all know we are able to (on the World Cup) so right here’s a possibility immediately to play in opposition to one of the best. It’s nice.”