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Jos Buttler injury and England ODI squad updates

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Jos Buttler injury and England ~~cricket tour impact~~ ODI squad updates

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan due to a hamstring ~~injury. The~~ injury ~~occurred~~ sustained during ~~an ODI~~ a match against Sri Lanka at ~~Headingley, where Buttler was forced to retire hurt. Coach Brendon McCullum confirmed that Buttler will miss the tournament scheduled to begin on October 18.~~ Headingley. While Buttler ~~is expected to focus~~ focuses on recovery, there is no definitive timeline for his return, and his absence may ~~also affect~~ impact England’s potential series against Australia. Following the injury news, England announced a 16-man squad for the tri-series, which will also feature Sri Lanka. The squad will be captained by Harry Brook. In addition to Buttler, Jofra Archer has been rested for workload management. However, the squad sees the return of Adil Rashid and Sam Curran, who have recovered from hand and groin injuries. The selection also includes the recall of Glamorgan leg-spinner Mason Crane, marking his first international appearance since 2018, alongside inclusions of Sonny Baker and Henry Crocombe. Jordan Cox is expected to fill the vacancy in both batting and wicketkeeping ~~duties, following a performance in the third ODI against Sri Lanka where he scored 76 runs. McCullum noted that the situation offers an opportunity~~ duties. The tournament is scheduled to ~~test~~ take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore, with the ~~team’s bench strength ahead of next year’s ODI World Cup.~~ final set for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium.

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