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Jos Buttler lamented England\u2019s batting, but admitted they must find a way to restrict the West Indies, whose six-hitting prowess saw them claim a four-wicket win in the T20 opener.<\/p>\n

England raced to 77 for none at the end of the powerplay, then 112 for two at halfway, but collapsed to 171 all out in 19.3 overs, losing their last five wickets for six runs in 15 balls in Barbados.<\/p>\n

Adil Rashid marked his 100th T20 appearance \u2013 he was presented with his cap by Andrew Flintoff \u2013 with two for 25 and became the first English male bowler to collect 100 wickets in the format.<\/p>\n

But the Windies batters lived up to their reputation as big hitters, bludgeoning 14 sixes in total, possibly aided by a half-hour rain delay that made bowling conditions trickier.<\/p>\n

Buttler accepted figuring out how to stop them so readily being able to clear the rope must be a priority for England\u2019s bowlers in the remaining four matches.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the position we were in at halfway, to only end up with 170 is an area we could have improved in,\u201d Buttler said. \u201cThe wicket definitely got harder and the West Indies adapted.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey hit a lot of sixes as a team, that\u2019s something that is a trademark of their side and we\u2019ve got to find ways to limit that. Obviously the swing in the game with sixes is so big.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve got to find ways to get it out the arc, try and find ways to take wickets as well, be aggressive and be committed. It\u2019s a great test for us and we\u2019ll find out lots over the next few games.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut certainly we need to find a way to score 20-25 more runs in that phase which would have been a really good score on that wicket.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veteran all-rounder Andre Russell marked his first international appearance since the 2021 T20 World Cup with three for 19 and an unbeaten 29 off 14 balls, as the Windies won with 11 balls to spare.<\/p>\n

He is a regular on the franchise circuit, but has been coaxed back into the Windies set-up by former team-mate and now head coach Darren Sammy just a few months before they co-host the T20 World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still have a lot left in the tank, but based on discussions with the coach I told him that after the World Cup, I would walk away from international cricket,\u201d the 35-year-old said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut if they need me, I will come out of retirement. If West Indies should still need me, I would be willing to put in the hard yards for them. I always want to play for West Indies.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes people might think it\u2019s all about playing leagues and all of those things, but I try to make sure that I look after my body and make sure that when this call up is here, I\u2019m ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

England have no time to lick their wounds after a miserable World Cup and ODI series defeat against the Windies was followed by another setback here, with the second T20 on Thursday in Grenada.<\/p>\n

They were vindicated in selecting two leg-spinners as Rashid and Ahmed shared five of the six Windies wickets and the pair are set to feature in two matches in Grenada and another couple in Trinidad.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was great to see them operate together,\u201d the England captain added. \u201cWe need to find out if it\u2019s an option here before we get to the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Rashid continues to shine for England and will almost certainly be instrumental in their T20 World Cup defence in six months\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was class again,\u201d Buttler said. \u201cHe\u2019s been a key player for England for such a long period of time, to reach 100 caps shows his longevity, his skill and he\u2019s been such an important member of our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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