Jos Buttler swaps cricket for baseball because the England captain tries his luck at hitting a house run alongside MLB icon Chase Utley to promote the World Tour in London

England white ball captain Jos Buttler has swapped cricket for baseball to have fun the beginning of the MLB World Tour: London Sequence.

Buttler has been lighting up the Indian Premier League in current weeks, scoring two centuries for Rajasthan Royals as he seems to assist his aspect to the play-offs forward of the T20 World Cup.

Later this yr, he’ll lead his England aspect in the US as they appear to bounce again from a disastrous competitors final yr in India that noticed them defend their One Day title with a whimper.

England completed seventh within the desk in 2023, shedding six of their 9 video games as calls got here for Buttler to step down as captain.

He remained in his position, nevertheless, and has been warming up for the competitors with a spot of baseball. 

He stood alongside Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley (proper) to advertise the MLB World Tour: London Sequence

Buttler will lead England on this summer time’s T20 World Cup as they appear to get well from final yr’s One Day disappointment

Buttler travelled to baseball facility The 108 in London and picked up some suggestions from Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley.

Utley, who performed in MLB for 16 seasons, gained the World Sequence with the Phillies in 2008. 

His former aspect will tackle the New York Mets at West Ham’s London Stadium on June 8 and 9. 

The Lancashire wicketkeeper was put via his paces in each catching and batting, with Utley saying of Buttler: ‘First attempt to he hits it via the machine.’

Talking of how the game in comparison with cricket, Buttler stated: ‘The swing feels fairly comparable however clearly some big variations as nicely. It does not bounce and hardly any protecting tools.

The primary few quick balls I confronted I assumed I might do with a bit little bit of safety really.’

The Lancashire star travelled to The 108 in London to choose up some suggestions from 2008 World Sequence winner and Phillies legend Utley

He revealed the principle variations are that the ball ‘does not bounce and [there is] hardly any protecting tools’

When requested about what UK followers can count on to see at June’s occasion, Chase stated: ‘You are going to have the Phillies and Mets right here in London. two implausible groups. You’ll have a fantastic rivalry, they’re each in the identical division and have been rivals for 60 years. 

‘You are going to see a few of the finest gamers on this planet. There shall be former MVPs, a few of the finest pitchers and batters on this planet. We’ll even have fireworks and actions each on and off the sector, reside music. 

‘Conventional baseball meals with sizzling canine, nachos and burgers. General it’s a implausible expertise.’

New York Mets will play Philadelphia Phillies within the MLB World Tour: London Sequence 2024 on June 8-9 at London Stadium. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.co.uk/MLB