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Jos Buttler to Miss Australia White-Ball Series and Doubtful for SA20 After Surgery
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News18•13-10-2026, 00:04
Jos Buttler to Miss Australia White-Ball Series and Doubtful for SA20 After Surgery
- •England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler will miss the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia in November and December.
- •Buttler underwent surgery for a left hamstring injury sustained while batting against Sri Lanka last month.
- •His participation in the upcoming SA20 tournament is also cast into doubt due to the required lengthy recovery period.
- •Buttler shared an update on Instagram from his hospital bed confirming his surgery was successful and expressing high motivation for recovery.
- •The England and Wales Cricket Board recently awarded Buttler a one-year central contract, though CEO Rob Key confirmed he remains part of their future World Cup plans.
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Jos Buttler is set to miss England's upcoming white-ball tour of Australia after undergoing surgery for a left hamstring injury. He suffered the injury while batting during the second ODI against Sri Lanka in September.
Due to his lengthy layoff period following hamstring surgery, Jos Buttler's participation in the 2027 edition of the SA20 is currently doubtful. He had previously been retained by Durban's Super Giants ahead of the auction.
The England and Wales Cricket Board announced a one-year central contract deal for Jos Buttler that will expire ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. ECB CEO Rob Key confirmed that this contract does not mean Buttler is excluded from future World Cup plans.
