Buttler out of tri-series while England prepare central contracts
Summary
England's wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will miss the upcoming 50-over tri-series in Pakistan due to a hamstring injury. Jordan Cox will replace him, and England is preparing to announce new player contracts and finalize squads for upcoming tours to Pakistan and Australia.Key Facts
- Jos Buttler injured his hamstring during a match against Sri Lanka and is out of the tri-series starting October 20.
- Jordan Cox will take Buttler’s place in the tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- England plans tours to Pakistan and Australia for limited-overs matches in October and November.
- New central contracts for England players will be announced soon, with some players like Emilio Gay expected to get their first contract.
- Some players, including former captain Ben Stokes and Mark Wood, will lose contracts after retirement.
- England coach Brendon McCullum praised Buttler’s fitness and professionalism and expressed confidence in Cox.
- England is deciding whether bowler Brydon Carse will join the tour after a police investigation was closed.
- McCullum stepped down as Test coach in July but remains optimistic about England’s future under new leadership.
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