England’s Jos Buttler is doubtful for the T20I series against Australia due to a calf injury. His role as a player and leader is uncertain.
The England National Cricket Team has hit a snag before their series with Australia. It’s a white-ball series. As per reports that Jos Buttler may miss the T20I series against the 2021 T20 World Cup champions.
Buttler hurt his calf. He missed Lancashire’s T20 Blast quarter-final. This raised doubts about his availability for the T20I series against Australia. The team’s management neglects his fitness issues before the opener.
The England National Cricket Team is hopeful. They want Jos Buttler fit for the first T20I against Australia on September 11. The team is set to have two days of training, after which Buttler’s availability will become clearer.
If Jos Buttler can’t play in the T20I series against Australia, it’s unclear who will lead the England team. There is no official vice-captain. So, if Buttler can’t play, Sam Curran and Phil Salt are the top candidates to replace him.
Reports say Jos Buttler may not keep wickets in the T20I series against Australia. Despite his recent loss with Lancashire in the T20 Blast, he may still join the series.
Buttler’s last appearance was in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Since then, they sidelined him. A calf injury in July, while preparing for the Hundred, ruled him out of the tournament.
After his rehab, everyone expected Buttler to return in the T20 Blast quarter-final. His situation took a downward turn, and Lancashire deemed him unplayable.
