# 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.
- Title: Buttler ruled out of Pakistan tour after hamstring injury
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13592792/england-batter-jos-buttler-ruled-out-of-pakistan-white-ball-tour-after-injury-in-second-odi-against-sri-lanka
- Published: 2026-09-28T12:07:00+00:00
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- Topics: jos buttler, england, pakistan, white-ball tour, sri lanka, hamstring injury, brendon mccullum, jordan cox, england cricket, world cup, 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'
## Key takeaway

England's Jos Buttler will miss Pakistan white-ball tour after hamstring injury in second ODI against Sri Lanka.