Jos Buttler

Relieved of England captaincy burden, Buttler finds freedom in the IPL

England failed to retain their T20 and ODI World Cup crowns with Buttler at the helm and the 34-year-old stepped down as white-ball captain in February following their group-stage exit in the Champions Trophy.

Blistering Buttler leads Gujarat to IPL win over Bengaluru

England's Jos Buttler hammered an unbeaten 73 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thumping eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

Root rules out England white-ball captaincy, shifts focus to India series and Ashes

With Jos Buttler stepping down from the role after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, the search is on for England's new white-ball captain. While several names are in contention, Joe Root - the most experienced member of the squad - has ruled himself out for the role.

England considering Test skipper Stokes for white-ball captaincy

England cricket supremo Rob Key said on Thursday "it would be stupid" to rule Test captain Ben Stokes out of consideration for the role of skipper of the struggling white-ball team.

Buttler fails to follow Dhoni template despite promise

The 34-year-old joins India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

Buttler backs England rebuild in 50-over cricket

 England will have to rebuild and regain their confidence in the 50-over format after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign, out-going captain Jos Buttler said, before adding that they had enough talent to turn around their flagging fortunes.

'End of road' as Buttler resigns as England white-ball captain

Jos Buttler said on Friday he is to step down as England's white-ball captain after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign ended with them failing to reach the semi-finals.

England's limp Champions Trophy exit underlines sharp decline

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Jos Buttler's time is up.

England's Buttler to weigh captaincy future after Champions Trophy flop

England's Jos Buttler on Wednesday said he will discuss his future as white-ball captain with team management after his side lost to Afghanistan to crash out of the Champions Trophy.

October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023

‘We stuck to our guns’

England captain Jos Buttler praised his side’s attacking style of play as the defending World Cup champions stormed back into the tournament by handing Bangladesh a 137-run defeat in their second match in Dharamshala on Tuesday.

October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023

England hope for a better showing

The poor outfield of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala was the focal point of both Bangladesh and England's pre-match press conferences on Monday ahead of their crucial World Cup clash today.

October 9, 2023
October 9, 2023

Buttler unhappy with outfield in Dharamshala

"It's poor in my own opinion," Buttler told reporters on Monday ahead of the match against Bangladesh.

October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023

'We are not robots', says Buttler after England's tough loss

A nine-wicket thumping is tough to digest but England captain Jos Buttler does not want to see his team mates wallow in self-pity after a horrible start to their World Cup title defence against New Zealand on Thursday.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

Stokes doubtful for World Cup opener with hip injury

England star Ben Stokes could miss the World Cup opener against New Zealand due to a hip injury with captain Jos Buttler admitting Wednesday "it's not the time to take risks".

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

Captain's factfile: Jos Buttler

Vice-captain at an unhappy 2015 World Cup, Buttler played a starring role in the final four years later -- making 59 off 60 balls in a vital stand with Ben Stokes, before adding crucial runs in the Super Over and sealing victory by completing the run-out of Martin Guptill

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

England bid to join elite company in retaining World Cup

As recently as 2015, England suffered a humiliating group-stage exit but they are now the reigning world champions in both men's one-day international and Twenty20 cricket

September 30, 2023
September 30, 2023

How Jos Buttler has assumed the leadership mantle from Eoin Morgan

Jos Buttler’s record as a captain in ICC limited overs tournaments is unblemished, having led England to ICC Men’s T20 World Cup glory in 2022.

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

Malan proud to silence critics with thrilling century

Jos Buttler's team scored 311-9 from their 50 overs before dismissing the Black Caps for 211 at Lord's to win the four-match series 3-1

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

'There's more in the tank'

Stokes, who last month reversed his retirement from ODI cricket, hammered a 124-ball 182 to record England's highest individual score in the 50-overs format, bettering Jason Roy's previous record of 180.