Jos Buttler May Be Removed as England Captain Before Much-Anticipated Australia Series; Here's Why

Jos Buttler's future as England's white-ball captain is under scrutiny as he prepares to withdraw from The Hundred ahead of crucial discussions about his leadership role. Buttler, who was slated to lead the Manchester Originals in the fourth edition of the tournament, has been forced to pull out due to a calf injury.

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Jos Buttler likely to be removed as England captain?

Jos Buttler's calf injury, sustained during training, is expected to keep him on the sidelines for around six weeks. The full extent of the injury will be assessed in the coming days, but early indications suggest it will be a significant setback. 

This injury casts serious doubt on his availability for England’s next white-ball series, a highly anticipated three-match T20 series against Australia beginning on September 11.

In addition to his injury woes, Jos Buttler’s position as England’s white-ball captain is up for review following the team's unsuccessful T20 World Cup campaign. He is scheduled to have talks with England's managing director, Rob Key, this week to discuss his future as captain. 

Jos Buttler's leadership came under scrutiny during the T20 World Cup as England struggled to find their best form. They were knocked out of the competition by the eventual winners India. Despite making it to the semi-finals, their performance was inconsistent, and the defeat to India highlighted several areas of concern. 

Buttler's leadership was also questioned following England's dismal show in the Cricket World Cup last year. Despite being the defending champions, England failed to qualify for the knockouts of the tournament that was held in India in November 2023. 

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Jos Buttler’s immediate future as England’s white-ball captain is uncertain, with injury concerns and performance reviews adding pressure. The upcoming talks with Rob Key will be crucial in determining whether Buttler retains his leadership role or if a new captain will be appointed ahead of the vital series against Australia.