England captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Australia while Phil Salt will lead the team.
The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has not played since the T20 World Cup in June due to a back injury and the latest issue has extended his absence.
Salt, who replaced Jos Buttler in this season’s Hundred tournament, will lead England for the first time in Southampton on September 11, followed by matches in Cardiff and Old Trafford.
England have been forced to change captaincy in various formats in recent months.
Ollie Pope has taken over the leadership of the Test team against Sri Lanka in the absence of captain Ben Stokes.
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Harry Brooke has served as Pope’s vice-captain and is expected to be named captain for the one-day internationals against Australia if Buttler’s absence continues.
The five-match ODI series will begin on September 19 at Trent Bridge.
England have replaced Buttler in their squad with Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton in the T20 group and Jordan Cooks as cover for the 50-over matches.
Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim head coach against Australia while Test head coach Brendon McCullum will take charge of all formats in the new year.
Big Big League
England Test captain Joe Root and vice-captain Jos Buttler have agreed to play for Sydney Thunder in the first half of the 2018-19 Big Bash League.
Both players will be available for the seven-match England winter tour between Sri Lanka and the West Indies.
Root was not bought in the Indian Premier League auction in January and has played just 12 T20 matches since England’s loss to the West Indies in the World T20 final in April 2016.
Buttler, by contrast, is one of the world’s most sought-after players in the shorter form of the game and is fresh off scoring his maiden Test century in England’s third Test defeat to India.
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2024-09-06 16:19:14
England Cricket Team Suffers Blow as Jos Buttler Ruled Out of T20I Series Against Australia
In a major setback for the England cricket team, captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Australia due to a recurring back injury. This news comes as a blow to the team, which has already been plagued by injuries and changes in leadership in recent months.
Buttler’s Injury Woes Continue
The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has not played since the T20 World Cup in June, and his latest injury has extended his absence from the team. Buttler’s injury has been a concern for the team management, and his absence will be deeply felt in the crucial T20I series against Australia.
Phil Salt to Lead England for the First Time
In Buttler’s absence, Phil Salt has been announced as the captain of the England team for the T20I series against Australia. Salt, who replaced Buttler in this season’s Hundred tournament, will lead the team in the three matches scheduled to take place in Southampton, Cardiff, and Old Trafford starting from September 11.
Changes in Leadership
Buttler’s injury has forced England to change captaincy in various formats in recent months. Ollie Pope has taken over the leadership of the Test team against Sri Lanka in the absence of captain Ben Stokes. Harry Brooke has served as Pope’s vice-captain and is expected to be named captain for the one-day internationals against Australia if Buttler’s absence continues.
Squad Changes
England have replaced Buttler in their squad with Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton in the T20 group and Jordan Cooks as cover for the 50-over matches. Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim head coach against Australia while Test head coach Brendon McCullum will take charge of all formats in the new year.
Big Bash League
In a separate development, England Test captain Joe Root and vice-captain Jos Buttler have agreed to play for Sydney Thunder in the first half of the 2018-19 Big Bash League. Both players will be available for the seven-match England winter tour between Sri Lanka and the West Indies. Root, who was not bought in the Indian Premier League auction in January, has played just 12 T20 matches since England’s loss to the West Indies in the World T20 final in April 2016. Buttler, on the other hand, is one of the world’s most sought-after players in the shorter form of the game.
Conclusion
England’s T20I series against Australia is just around the corner, and the team’s chances of winning have taken a hit with Buttler’s injury. Phil Salt will have to lead the team from the front and inspire them to victory in the absence of their regular captain. With changes in leadership and squad, the team will have to adapt quickly to the new dynamics. The fans will be hoping for a strong performance from the team despite the setbacks.
Keywords: Jos Buttler, England cricket team, T20I series, Australia, Phil Salt, back injury, captaincy, Ollie Pope, Harry Brooke, Ben Stokes, Big Bash League, Joe Root, Sydney Thunder.
