Jos Buttler Steps Out Of England's T20 Clash With Pakistan For Family

Jos Buttler will miss England's third T20 against Pakistan in Cardiff on Tuesday, as his wife is due to give birth. The skipper has left the squad to be with wife Louise for the birth of their third child.

Buttler produced an inspired performance in the second T20 at Edgbaston on Saturday, scoring 84 from 54 deliveries. His contribution helped the hosts secure a 23-run victory. The 33-year-old's knock, which included eight fours and three sixes, marked the second-highest score by an England captain in a T20I, behind Eoin Morgan's 91 against New Zealand in 2019.

However, the hosts will have to make do without their white-ball skipper in Cardiff. Buttler could potentially miss the fourth T20 at The Oval on Thursday and some matches at the T20 World Cup, which begins on Sunday.

Moeen Ali will captain England in Buttler's absence. Either Phil Salt or Jonny Bairstow is set to deputise as wicketkeeper. England will begin the defence of their T20 World Cup title against Scotland in the Caribbean on June 4.