Men’s T20 World Cup: Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler & Alex Hales among England’s conundrums

Buttler had long been Morgan’s heir presumptive as England’s white-ball captain, but when he finally succeeded him in June it raised a familiar cricket quandary. Can he captain, keep wicket and open the batting for England?

Buttler was in Pakistan in a non-playing capacity, taking no chances with a calf injury ahead of the World Cup, which afforded Salt seven matches as an opener and an opportunity to keep wicket too. England coach Mott confirmed after the final T20 that if Buttler “is fully fit he will keep”.

However, there’s an argument Buttler’s grey matter will be taxed by tactical quick-thinking in the heat of the battle and it could be to England’s benefit for him to leave the gloves in his kit bag when they take the field and allow Salt to continue.

“Jos certainly has a lot on his plate,” said Foster, who played all five of his T20 internationals for England as their wicketkeeper at the 2009 T20 World Cup.

“You have to manage your time well. I know that from a domestic point of view having captained and kept.