‘Feeling more motivated than ever’ – Jos Buttler provides update after hamstring surgery, faces lengthy lay-off

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler underwent surgery on his left hamstring on October 12, 2026, and now faces an extended absence from cricket. The 36-year-old shared the update from a hospital bed via Instagram, noting that the procedure was successful, although England's medical team has not provided an official recovery timeline. The injury originally occurred on September 24, 2026, during an ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley.

Buttler was already ruled out of England's tri-series in Pakistan and is expected to miss November's white-ball tour of Australia. His participation in the SA20 starting in January 2027 is also in doubt. On the day of his surgery, the ECB announced a one-year contract extension for Buttler that runs ahead of the 2027 World Cup.