Jos Buttler ruled out of Pakistan tour due to hamstring injury
England suffer a major injury blow as Jos Buttler is ruled out of the upcoming Pakistan tour with a hamstring injury, casting doubt on his Australia availability.
England have been dealt a major injury blow after veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler was ruled out of their upcoming tour of Pakistan. The setback comes as the team prepares for a tri-nation series in October involving Sri Lanka as the third team.
Buttler sustained the hamstring injury last week during England's second one-day international against Sri Lanka at Headingley. The physical issue leaves the seasoned campaigner facing a race against time, casting serious doubt over his availability for the subsequent series against Australia.
With the veteran sidelined, head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed that Jordan Cox will be given an extended opportunity in the team ahead of the World Cup. England will have to manage without the vital experience and leadership that Buttler usually brings to their top order.