<p>New Delhi: Jos Butler has cut a subdued figure in the Indian Premier League this season but his former team mate Stuart Broad has no doubts that England's white-ball captain will soon regain his form in the 20-overs tournament.</p><p>Butler, who will lead England's title defence at the T20 World Cup in June, has managed just 35 runs in three matches for the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals this season.</p><p>"He's been in a bit of a lean patch since the 50-overs World Cup in India," former England seamer Broad told Star Sports.</p>.IPL 2024: Virat Kohli under lot of pressure this season, other RCB batters need to support him, says Steve Smith.<p>"Although he hasn't quite found his form in this tournament yet, he's been dismissed twice by some pretty good bowling. I think this will be the tournament where he plays well.</p><p>"He has a great relationship with (Yashasvi) Jaiswal at the top of the order, and if both of them fire, Rajasthan Royals will certainly make the playoffs, if not challenge for the trophy."</p><p>Butler was the IPL's Most Valuable Player in 2022 but had a forgettable outing in 2023. He also struggled at the 50-overs World Cup in India last year when defending champions England exited in the group stage.</p><p>"I think we need to be patient with him," Broad said.</p><p>"Once he starts facing a lot of balls, he's going to score a lot of runs in this tournament."</p>
<p>New Delhi: Jos Butler has cut a subdued figure in the Indian Premier League this season but his former team mate Stuart Broad has no doubts that England's white-ball captain will soon regain his form in the 20-overs tournament.</p><p>Butler, who will lead England's title defence at the T20 World Cup in June, has managed just 35 runs in three matches for the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals this season.</p><p>"He's been in a bit of a lean patch since the 50-overs World Cup in India," former England seamer Broad told Star Sports.</p>.IPL 2024: Virat Kohli under lot of pressure this season, other RCB batters need to support him, says Steve Smith.<p>"Although he hasn't quite found his form in this tournament yet, he's been dismissed twice by some pretty good bowling. I think this will be the tournament where he plays well.</p><p>"He has a great relationship with (Yashasvi) Jaiswal at the top of the order, and if both of them fire, Rajasthan Royals will certainly make the playoffs, if not challenge for the trophy."</p><p>Butler was the IPL's Most Valuable Player in 2022 but had a forgettable outing in 2023. He also struggled at the 50-overs World Cup in India last year when defending champions England exited in the group stage.</p><p>"I think we need to be patient with him," Broad said.</p><p>"Once he starts facing a lot of balls, he's going to score a lot of runs in this tournament."</p>