Jos Buttler leads England to world No 1 ranking in T20 with Sri Lanka series win
Jos Buttler secured England's rise to the top of the T20 cricket rankings with a commanding win over Sri Lanka. England completed a clean sweep of the series, winning by eight wickets with more than 10 overs remaining. Captain Harry Brook praised the team's strong fielding and collective effort, highlighting the challenge of maintaining the No 1 spot given England's relatively fewer T20 matches compared to other nations like India. Bowlers Sonny Baker and Jamie Overton impressed with their economy and effectiveness, while the batsmen, including Buttler and Brook, dominated Sri Lanka’s weaker bowling lineup. England’s performance drew praise from visiting Test coach Stephen Fleming, with three one-day internationals yet to be played in the series.