“You know you want to dive through our houses to save a run. So that’s obviously not ideal, the way the surface is, the outfield. But we won’t use it as an excuse, we’ll adapt to it.
“But certainly, if you feel like you’re having to hold yourself back, it’s not a place you want to be as a team or player, or in a World Cup match.”
Buttler explained Ben Stokes was unlikely to be fit for the match, but even if he was match-fit, England would likely be more wary of risking him, and his problematic left knee on a pitch considered less than ideal.
While it was ranked as average by the ICC (there are three grades lower: below average, poor and unfit), England will remain cautious.
The outfield at Dharamshala is a cause for concern for England
“Injuries can happen at any time, on any surface, but I think it’s definitely one where you’re going to have to be a little bit careful, which isn’t what you want to be doing playing for your country. So, it’s not as good as it could be or should be, but it’s going to be the same for both teams, and the wicket looks fantastic,” Buttler added.
However, the England captain believes that the outfield in place for the World Cup was different to when his Indian Premier League side, the Rajasthan Royals played at the same ground.
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