Buttler may not return to England until September 2026
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Jos Buttler, the former England captain, has undergone surgery and expressed that he will not rush his rehabilitation. He believes that the One Day Internationals scheduled for January 2027 in South Africa are likely to come too soon for his recovery. Buttler’s focus is on a full recovery before returning to the national team. The timeline of his absence could impact England's selection strategies ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
- •Jos Buttler has had surgery and is in rehabilitation.
- •He expects to miss ODIs in January 2027 against South Africa.
- •Buttler aims for a complete recovery before returning.
- •England may need to adjust their squad plans without him.
- 11:44 AMESPNcricinfo — Buttler won't rush rehab - and may not play for England until September
"Ex-captain expects January's ODIs in South Africa will "come a bit too soon" after surgery
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