CSK all-rounder Sam Curran imitated Ravindra Jadeja's 'sword' celebration as the duo batted together during a practice match.
England were struggling at 168 for six when Curran walked in and soon his side found itself at 200 for seven. He almost won the match and series for England with his unbeaten 95
With all eyes will now be on the IPL beginning on April 9, Buttler believes Curran, who is in the Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, will have a great opportunity to talk to the former India captain.
With 14 to win from the last over, England managed to score just six as India wrapped up the ODI series with a dramatic victory in Pune.
For India, near domination of England in all three formats at home comes straight after humbling Australia in their own backyard earlier this year during a gruelling tour.
His terrific innings in only his second international outing was cut short by a controversial dismissal, but Suryakumar Yadav took it on his chin, saying few things are "not in my control". He smashed a blistering 57 off 31 balls to set up India's series-levelling eight-run win against England in the fourth T20I.
With the ongoing debate in England about England players choosing IPL over Test matches, Curran's statement was like a reality check for the English cricket establishment.
The 22-year-old Curran will now arrive in India along with the limited overs squad.
Curran will now join the team next week and will be available for selection for the fourth Test in Ahmedabad from March 4.
England selectors announced the 16-men squad for the first two Tests against India, while adding six more reserves to the touring list.
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The trio will be part of the England squad travelling to South Africa for the limited-overs tour of the country and will be taking part in the three-match T20 International series that will be played on November 27, 29, and December 1.
The cameras zoomed in on Curran during the first innings when he was standing at the square-leg position.
The 22-year-old stuck to the crease until the last over, guiding CSK to a respectable total on the scoreboard.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gets a much needed win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 13.
Curran played an impressive outing with the bat for CSK and also took the key wicket of SRH captain David Warner.
Sam Curran scored 31 off 21 deliveries in his first match as an opener for Chennai Super Kings against SRH on Tuesday.
Sam played an instrumental role in CSK's five-wicket victory in the lung-opener against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday.
Sam Curran labelled MS Dhoni a "genius", following the CSK captain's move to send the English youngster ahead of himself in the chase against Mumbai Indians.
While addressing a press conference, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming termed Sam Curran's performance as outstanding, after team won the opening match of IPL 2020 against Mumbai Indians.
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