Eoin Morgan knows how Jos Buttler is feeling.
He has led England into World Cups before, dealt with the pressure of being expected to contend for the title, something Buttler will experience at the T20 World Cup in Australia over the next few weeks.
Morgan – who captained England to 50-over glory in 2019 – passed the mantle on to Buttler earlier this summer when he announced his international retirement and Buttler, as expected, was swiftly appointed as his successor.
The previous skipper says England could not wish for a better leader than the current one as they look to claim a first T20 World Cup crown since 2010, with the side beaten in the 2016 final and losing in the 2021 semi-finals under Morgan’s stewardship.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of England’s T20 World Cup opener against Afghanistan in Perth on Saturday, Morgan said: “In my opinion, they could not dream of a better captain than Jos.