Not Kohli, Not Rohit—Former England Captain Jos Buttler Picks This Indian Legend as His Favourite Cricketer

As preparations are underway for the red-ball series between India and England at Headingley, former England captain Jos Buttler has revealed his favourite player from the Indian team. And it's no surprise that MS Dhoni is at the top of his list.

Speaking during a podcast shared by the Instagram handle From The Love Of Cricket, Buttler answered several questions ahead of the five-match Test series.

Jos Buttler, one of the best wicketkeepers and most explosive batsmen in white-ball cricket, was recently asked about his favourite Indian cricketer. Without any hesitation, he answered, “Favourite Indian cricketer as a wicketkeeper is definitely MS Dhoni.” This is no surprise, as Dhoni’s calmness under pressure, lightning-fast stumpings, and ability to win matches out of nowhere have inspired cricketers across generations — and Buttler is no exception.

When asked about his favourite Indian food, Buttler shared that his many visits to India have influenced his taste. He said, “My favourite Indian food is paneer curry. Any curry, but yes, I really liked paneer during my stay in India.”

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As for his favourite stadium in India, Buttler picked the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. But it’s not just because of its iconic status. He has a special memory attached to it — the 230-run chase against South Africa in the T20 World Cup. “My favourite Indian stadium is the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The main reason for this is the memorable 230-run chase against South Africa,” he said.

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On the entertainment front, Buttler named Bollywood star Ranveer Singh as his favourite actor. He recalled being impressed by Ranveer’s energetic performance during the opening ceremony of the IPL final — a match in which Buttler himself played. “He did the opening ceremony of the IPL final in which I played and it was fantastic,” he added.

Looking ahead to the India vs England Test series, Buttler is backing his former teammates strongly. When asked about his prediction for the series, he confidently said, “England 4-1.” With India going through a transition and England playing at home, Buttler believes the hosts have a strong chance to dominate.