Under-fire England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler is set to miss the entire ongoing season of The Hundred. As per reports, the keeper-batter is said to have injured his calf while he was preparing for the league. Buttler’s poor form in white-ball cricket over the last few months coupled with England’s miserable performance in the T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup has made matters worse for the skipper.
No Jos Buttler in The Hundred
As per ESPNCricinfo, Buttler has undergone scans for his calf injury and the results are awaited. The batter is a part of the Manchester Originals in The Hundred.
Buttler will miss the series amid a reported ongoing review of England’s performances in the ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup by Rob Key. Reports have emerged that team director Matthew Mott and skipper Jos Buttler’s roles are under scrutiny.