Jos Buttler’s return to cricket has hit another snag, jeopardizing his participation in England’s upcoming T20I series against Australia. The star wicket-keeper batter, who sustained a calf injury while preparing for the Hundred tournament, has been ruled out of Lancashire’s T20 Blast quarter-final and faces an uphill battle to regain full fitness in time for the international clash against rivals Australia.
Jos Buttler in race against time for ENG vs AUS
According to ESPNcricinfo, England remains optimistic about Buttler’s availability. The team’s medical staff will assess his progress closely in the coming days to determine whether he can captain the side in the T20I series. The Australia will travel UK for a series of 3 T20Is and five ODIs, starting from September 11.
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If Buttler is unable to play, Sam Curran and Phil Salt are potential candidates to step in as captain. The absence of Buttler, who is not expected to keep wicket during the series, might increase his chances of featuring, as it could alleviate some pressure on his injured calf.
The England T20I team is already facing challenges, having been eliminated from the T20 World Cup semi-finals by India earlier this year. Buttler’s absence would be a significant blow to their hopes of securing a victory against Australia.
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