Buttler won’t rush rehab – and may not play for England until September

Jos Buttler has stated he will not rush his recovery following hamstring surgery and might not represent England until September 2027. The former captain suffered a severe torn hamstring during an ODI against Sri Lanka last month. Buttler expects England's January tour of South Africa will come too soon, potentially keeping him out of international action until shortly before the 2027 World Cup.

Buttler faces an estimated 12 to 16-week recovery timeline and is targeting a return during the SA20 with Durban's Super Giants. Franchise commitments with Gujarat Titans in the IPL and England's summer schedule could delay his international return until white-ball matches against New Zealand next September.