Jos Buttler is recovering after undergoing surgery on a left hamstring injury sustained while batting during England’s ODI series against Sri Lanka. The injury occurred during the second ODI at Headingley on September 24, when he retired hurt and later briefly returned to the crease before ending his spell. Buttler says the surgery was successful and posts that he is on the “road to recovery.”
The injury already affects England’s upcoming schedule. Multiple outlets report that Buttler is ruled out of England’s tri-series in Pakistan, with the squad set to depart shortly. He is also expected to miss the next month’s white-ball tour of Australia, with the team for that series due to be announced. One report also notes Buttler’s recent return to form in white-ball internationals before the injury and that he has expressed motivation to return to full fitness.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis—some focus on Buttler’s personal update and hospital photo, while others stress the length of the lay-off and the specific tours he will miss.
