England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has claimed that he can achieve success by copying the role played by Adam Gilchrist.

Buttler is hoping that his unique style can win him a spot in the Test squad this summer, and he believes that the example set by Australia's former wicketkeeper-batsman will help him succeed in the longer format.

"Gilchrist really changed the role of the wicketkeeper, down the order playing that aggressive, attacking innings," the 23-year-old told BBC Sport.

"That's the thing that would suit me to try to emulate.

"You might get out in ways that seem unusual in four-day cricket but you know you can play innings that can turn games and win games for your team."

Buttler, who is currently first choice for England in limited-overs cricket, has never been called up to the Test squad.

Written by
Callum Mulvihill