England T20I skipper Jos Buttler is likely to miss a part of ENG vs PAK T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup. As per reports, the wicketkeeper-batter is expecting his third child with his wife Lousie in the coming days. Pakistan take on England in a three-match series right before the marquee event that is scheduled to begin from June 1.
Jos Buttler to miss ENG vs PAK series?
As per UK publication INews, Buttler is expected to be called away anytime soon in the coming few days. Pakistan will take on England in the 1st T20I on May 22. Buttler, who recently returned home after taking part in the IPL 2024, hasn’t been in the best form, managing to score just one century for the Rajasthan Royals in the present edition. He returned home ahead of the IPL 2024 playoffs in order to prepare for the series against Pakistan and the T20 WC. However, it looks like he will miss a part of the series.
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England vs Pakistan T20I series schedule
Match | Date | Time | Venue |
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1st | May 22 | 11:00 pm IST | Headingly, Leeds |
2nd | May 25 | 7:00 pm IST | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
3rd | May 28 | 11:00 pm IST | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
4th | May 30 | 11:00 pm IST | Kennington Oval, London |
England players in form due to IPL 2024
While England are yet to play a T20 international in 2024, most of their players have been playing rigorous cricket. Thanks to the IPL 2024, the English contingent have been in red-hot form. From the likes of Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Phil Salt to Sam Curran and Jonny Bairstow, all star players are in their groove.