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England’s Jos Buttler Undergoes Left Thigh Surgery, Misses Pakistan Tri‑Series
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 03:47 PM
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England’s wicket‑keeper batter Jos Buttler has undergone surgery on his left thigh, ruling him out of the upcoming Pakistan tri‑series. The injury will also affect his availability for the Australia tour.
England’s star wicket‑keeper Jos Buttler underwent surgery on his left thigh on Tuesday, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board. The operation was performed to address a persistent injury that had hampered his performance in recent matches.
The surgery means Buttler will miss the Pakistan tri‑series scheduled to begin in early September, where England will face Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The England squad has already named a replacement for the wicket‑keeper role.
The injury also raises questions about his participation in the forthcoming Australia tour, which is set to start later in the year. Team officials have not yet confirmed whether he will be fit for the series.
Buttler, who has been a key contributor with both bat and gloves, will need a recovery period of several weeks before he can return to competitive cricket.
The surgery means Buttler will miss the Pakistan tri‑series scheduled to begin in early September, where England will face Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The England squad has already named a replacement for the wicket‑keeper role.
The injury also raises questions about his participation in the forthcoming Australia tour, which is set to start later in the year. Team officials have not yet confirmed whether he will be fit for the series.
Buttler, who has been a key contributor with both bat and gloves, will need a recovery period of several weeks before he can return to competitive cricket.