After beating Pakistan in WC final, Ben Stokes is the ultimate competitor, says Jos Buttler

England captain Jos Buttler has called all-rounder Ben Stokes the ultimate competitor after winning the T20 World Cup. England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets to lift the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Speaking after the match, Buttler said Stokes is the ultimate competitor, insisting that England banks on his wealth of experience.

“He's the ultimate competitor. In anything he does, a hell of a lot of experience to bank on, he timed it perfectly the impetus he and Moeen had took it away from Pakistan,” said Buttler.

The England skipper said coach Matthew Mott has fitted in the side really well and led his coaching staff in great fashion.

“He's fitted in really well, quite a few Aussies with us. He's led the coaching staff really well, gives the players great freedom and allows us to go out and trust ourselves,” Buttler added.

The 32-year-old



said winning the T20 World Cup is the icing on the cake for England, who now hold both the T20 and ODI World Cups.

“This is the icing on the cake, to win the T20 World Cup, just immensely proud. A long journey and a few changes, but we're reaping the rewards. Fantastic tournament, playing in Pakistan was valuable for the group, but this is a way away from the Ireland game,” said Buttler.

Buttler also heaped praise on spinner Adil Rashid, saying he is the guy he throws the ball to make something happen in the game.

“Adil's over was outstanding, he's always the guy we throw the ball to make something happen. It wasn't easy at all, got away to a decent start which controlled the run-rate, and that man, Ben Stokes was there at the end,” Buttler added.

With this win, England also emulated West Indies to become only the second team in the history of the competition to lift two T20 World Cup titles.