Jos Buttler Ruled Out of The Hundred Due to Calf Injury
England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, will be missing the remainder of The Hundred tournament due to a calf injury. The 33-year-old also missed the first three games for Manchester Originals, all of which ended in defeats for the team.
Recovery Time Ahead for Buttler
Buttler faces a significant recovery period before England’s upcoming series against Australia, starting on September 11. The series includes 3 T20Is and 5 ODIs, and Buttler’s absence will be felt by the team.
Despite recent struggles, Rob Key and the ECB have shown faith in Buttler as England’s white-ball captain. The decision comes after the team’s disappointing performances in the ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup, which led to the resignation of head coach Matthew Mott.
Phil Salt Steps Up for Manchester Originals
With Buttler sidelined, Phil Salt has taken on the leadership role for Manchester Originals this season. This isn’t the first time Buttler has missed The Hundred due to a calf injury, but the team has yet to announce a replacement for the experienced player.