Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Jos Buttler Ruled Out of Pakistan Tri-Series After Hamstring Injury
Jos Buttler hurt his hamstring while playing cricket for England against Sri Lanka.
The injury happened during the second ODI at Headingley.
He tried to continue batting after getting hurt but could not finish the match successfully.
He will not play in England’s upcoming tri-series in Pakistan.
It is not yet known exactly when he will return.
He may also miss England’s white-ball matches in Australia.
Jordan Cox is expected to take his place as wicketkeeper and batter.
England recently beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs and won that series 2-1.
Jos Buttler will miss England’s ODI tri-series in Pakistan after sustaining a hamstring injury against Sri Lanka.
Buttler was injured during the second ODI at Headingley on September 24 and initially retired hurt before returning to bat.
England coach Brendon McCullum said there is no clear timeline for Buttler’s return, leaving his participation in Australia uncertain.
Jordan Cox is expected to replace Buttler as wicketkeeper and scored 76 runs in England’s final ODI against Sri Lanka.
England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs at The Oval to win their three-match series 2-1.
- Who
- Jos Buttler is injured, and Jordan Cox is expected to replace him for England.
- What
- Buttler has been ruled out of England’s ODI tri-series in Pakistan because of a hamstring injury.
- When
- He was injured on September 24; the Pakistan tri-series begins on October 18, with England scheduled to play in Australia in November.
- Where
- The injury occurred at Headingley, and Buttler will miss matches in Pakistan.
- Why
- He sustained the hamstring injury while batting in England’s second ODI against Sri Lanka.
Concern About Buttler’s Absence
Opportunity to Test Squad Depth
Impact of the injury
Concern About Buttler’s Absence
Buttler’s absence weakens England’s batting and wicketkeeping options, and his return date remains uncertain.
Opportunity to Test Squad Depth
McCullum said the situation gives England a chance to assess its reserves and prepare for injuries or scheduling problems before the next 50-over World Cup.
Jordan Cox’s role
Concern About Buttler’s Absence
Cox is being asked to fill the place of an established wicketkeeper-batter during important upcoming fixtures.
Opportunity to Test Squad Depth
Cox’s 76 off 52 balls against Sri Lanka strengthened his case for a larger role while Buttler is unavailable.
- Injury
- Hamstring injury
- Injury date
- September 24
- Injury match
- Second ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley
- Missed competition
- October ODI tri-series in Pakistan involving England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- Replacement
- Jordan Cox
- Replacement performance
- Cox scored 76 runs in England’s 223-run victory over Sri Lanka
- Return timeline
- No clear timeline has been provided
