England will start the next phase of its preparations for the 50-over World Cup without Jos Buttler after the former captain is ruled out of the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan, according to reports.
The decision affects England’s white-ball schedule as it builds toward the World Cup. The coverage from outlets is aligned on the core point: Buttler’s absence means England will not include him in the tour squad. While both sources frame the development as part of England’s broader World Cup preparation, neither provides additional detail on the specific reason for his withdrawal in the supplied text.
