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Buttler ruled out of Pakistan tour after hamstring injury
England's Jos Buttler injured in second ODI against Sri Lanka, ruled out of Pakistan white-ball tour.
In brief
England's Jos Buttler injured in second ODI against Sri Lanka, ruled out of Pakistan white-ball tour. England's Jos Buttler will miss Pakistan white-ball tour after hamstring injury in second ODI against Sri Lanka. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Buttler injured in second ODI
England batter Jos Buttler injured his hamstring during his innings against Sri Lanka at Headingley last week.
“Buttler injured his hamstring during his innings against Sri Lanka at Headingley”
Buttler ruled out of Pakistan tour
Buttler will miss next month's 50-over tri-series with no guarantee he'll be fit for Australia tour in November.
“England will begin the next phase of their preparations for the 50-over World Cup without Jos Buttler after the former captain was ruled out of their upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan”
McCullum on Buttler's recovery
Brendon McCullum says Buttler will try to return quickly but it's hard to judge how long recovery will take.
“We know he's an incredible athlete, we know he's supremely fit and an ultra-professional, so he'll do everything he can to get back as soon as possible”
McCullum on England's readiness
McCullum says England will face injuries and scheduling issues before World Cup but must prepare for potential setbacks.
“It's disappointing not to have Jos but it will be good for us to see where we're at. Between now and 14 months' time lots of things will go wrong”
Cox gets opportunity
Jordan Cox will get extended playing time as England's wicketkeeper-batter after scoring 76 against Sri Lanka.
“Cox will definitely get the opportunity in pakistan. He's done really well domestically for a number of years”
England squad finalisation
England will finalise Pakistan squad within 24 hours with Sam Curran pushing for return after groin problem.
“England are set to finalise their squad for pakistan within the next 24 hours, with sam curran pushing for a return after a groin problem”
McCullum's coaching plans
McCullum aims to make England 'the fittest, fastest, most dynamic and robust cricket team out there'.
“McCullum's latest challenge is to turn england into 'the fittest, fastest, most dynamic and robust cricket team out there'”
The bottom line
England's Jos Buttler will miss Pakistan white-ball tour after hamstring injury in second ODI against Sri Lanka.
