Buttler ruled out for Oval decider; Lawrence named standby keeper
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Jos Buttler will not participate in the third ODI at The Oval on September 25. Surrey batter Dan Lawrence has been drafted as a standby player for the match. The decision comes as Sam Billings prepares to take over wicketkeeping duties, necessitating the change in the squad. The situation develops as the series progresses.
- •Jos Buttler is unavailable for the third ODI at The Oval.
- •Dan Lawrence is called up as a standby batter.
- •Sam Billings will keep wicket against the opposition.
- •The match is scheduled for September 25.
- 4:30 PMESPNcricinfo — Buttler out of Oval decider as Lawrence earns ODI call-up
"Surrey batter drafted as stand-by as Cox prepares to keep wicket in third ODI
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