Buttler sidelined for England's third ODI against Sri Lanka due to injury

Buttler Ruled Out of ODI Match

England's captain Jos Buttler has been officially ruled out of the upcoming third ODI against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury sustained during the second match at Headingley. In his absence, Surrey's Dan Lawrence has been called up to the national squad in a crucial replacement.

Injury Details

Buttler suffered the injury while attempting to chase down Sri Lanka's target, which ended in a dramatic 16-run loss for England. After scoring 69 runs and looking poised to steer his team toward victory, he was forced to retire hurt during the 38th over. Despite his return to the crease later in the innings, he could not save the game, and England's frustrations grew as Sri Lanka leveled the series at 1-1.

An ECB spokesperson stated, "Jos Buttler has been ruled out due to the hamstring injury he suffered in the second ODI at Headingley last night and will undergo further assessment." As a result, Lawrence was swiftly removed from his County Championship match with Somerset to join the national squad ahead of the final ODI set to be played at The Kia Oval.

Upcoming ODI

The final ODI match is scheduled for Sunday, and England will be keen on turning the series in their favor. Lawrence's inclusion adds fresh energy to the squad as they aim to overcome this setback and secure a series victory against a resilient Sri Lankan team. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket, starting at 10:30 am (local time).

With Buttler sidelined, the team dynamics will shift, and all eyes will be on how England adapts without their captain amidst the tight competition.