England captain Buttler likely to miss third T20I against Pakistan, England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, will miss the third T20I against Pakistan as he has taken paternity leave. Following England’s victory in the second T20I, Buttler departed for London as he and his wife Louise anticipate the arrival of their third child.
Buttler’s absence from the training session in Cardiff suggests that he is unlikely to participate in the third T20I. While it remains uncertain whether he will return for the final match against Pakistan, it is likely that he will join the England squad for their departure to the West Indies for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
England’s vice-captain, Moeen Ali, expressed readiness to take on the captaincy role in Buttler’s absence, stating that he has sufficient experience leading the team in ODIs and T20Is. Moeen emphasized that the transition in leadership would be smooth, with Buttler reassuming the role upon his return.
Moeen conveyed confidence in managing the team in Buttler’s absence and expressed hope that the timing of the baby’s arrival would allow Buttler to miss minimal games. He also highlighted the ongoing communication between him and Buttler, ensuring alignment in team strategies and decisions.