Jos Buttler Ruled Out Of Major Tournament, Australia Tour Doubtful

Jos Buttler ruled out [Source: AFP]The England cricket team has suffered a major injury blow just after the conclusion of their home international season. Seasoned wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, who fired England to a comprehensive T20I series win over Sri Lanka at home, has been ruled out of their upcoming tour of Pakistan.It is worth noting that the England cricket team, under Harry Brook, is scheduled to take on Sri Lanka and hosts Pakistan in an ODI tri-series in October next month. The series also serves as a testing ground for all three sides before the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe next year.Jos Buttler ruled out of Pakistan ODI tri-series 2026Jos Buttler will not be available for selection in the England squad for next month’s ODI tri-series 2026 in Pakistan. The explosive top-order batter has already been ruled out of the two-week-long tour owing to a hamstring injury.The cricketer sustained the injury during England’s second ODI of the series against Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds last week. While the ECB is still learning the extent of his injury, England head coach Brendon McCullum has already confirmed that the former skipper will not be flying to Pakistan with the rest of the squad. Also Read- Jos Buttler Overtakes Rizwan In Elite T20I List; Sits Next To Rohit Sharma, Virat KohliDespite battling a hamstring injury, Buttler still punched out a fighting 49-ball 69 against Sri Lanka in the game. However, England still lost the match by 16 runs to get the three-match series levelled 1-1 after the second ODI.Jos Buttler also doubtful for Australia tourWhile Jos Buttler is already ruled out of England’s tri-series tour of Pakistan, a Cricinfo report indicates that the cricketer is also a doubtful starter for England’s subsequent flight for Australia. As per the itinerary, the England cricket team will be travelling to Australia in November to play a series of three ODIs and five T20I matches. If Buttler is indeed ruled out of Australia tour, it would mean that the legendary wicketkeeper-batter will be forced to miss at least seven ODIs worth of action.It would prove a vital blow for both, England as well as Buttler, considering the senior pro is expected to play a huge role for his side in the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa next year.Who will replace Jos Buttler in Pakistan tour?It appears that Jordan Cox will be the beneficiary of Buttler’s injury in England’s upcoming tour of Pakistan. Coach Brendon McCullum has already confirmed that Cox will get his opportunity in Pakistan, especially after his explosive 52-ball 76 against Sri Lanka in London.McCullum said “He will get the opportunity in Pakistan, which is exciting for him. Whilst it's disappointing not to have Jos, it's going to be good for us to see where we're at, because between now and 14 months' time, lots of things are going to go wrong.”Also Read- RCB WPL 2027 Full List of Retentions, Released Players Ahead Of Auction