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Jos Buttler

In a time when many players vie for a single spot in team, England don't hesitate to play two wicketkeeper-batsmen in Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow. It is Buttler's extraordinary batting skills that made his team afford an extra batsman with keeping gloves. In a short span of time, Somerset-born Buttler has become the most prominent T20 player in the history of England cricket. In 2014, he thrice scored then fastest ODI centuries by an England batsman. His thrilling knocks came against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan at Lord's, Edgbaston and Dubai respectively. Buttler debuted in T20Is in August 2011, against India at Manchester, while his first ODI match came against England at Colombo in October 2018. He had to wait for his maiden Test, which he played against India at Southampton in July 2014.

Jos Buttler

England announce playing XI for 1st Test vs India; Buttler named vice-captain, Rashid included
Cricket | Jul 31, 2018, 09:35 PM IST
Rashid, who last played a Test in December 2016, has been preferred over all-rounder Moeen Ali in the XI whereas Sam Curran will feature alongside Broad and Anderson in the pace unit.
IPL friendships to be forgotten as Test series will be highly competitive, says Jos Buttler
Cricket | Jul 29, 2018, 02:01 PM IST
Buttler played for the Rajasthan Royals during this year's IPL scoring 548 runs at an average of 54.80 with the help of five half-centuries including two unbeaten 90s.
2nd T20I: England turn to 'special' bowling machine to tackle Kuldeep Yadav's sorcery
Cricket | Jul 05, 2018, 08:49 PM IST
A dumbfounded England team have now turned their focus to counter Kuldeep by using a spin-bowling machine, known as Merlyn, which will help mimic the chinaman's unique variations and skills.

India vs England: Kuldeep Yadav revels in Manchester success
Cricket | Jul 04, 2018, 03:18 PM IST
There was nothing in my head. I never bowl looking at who the batsman is. I always try to do what I can do - Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav completely deceived us, says England captain Morgan after Manchester drubbing
Cricket | Jul 04, 2018, 11:24 AM IST
Kuldeep's scalps included three wickets in his third over when he had Morgan caught in the deep and Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root stumped by MS Dhoni for golden ducks.
In-form Buttler leads England to T20 win vs Australia
Cricket | Jun 28, 2018, 11:15 AM IST
Buttler's 21-ball half-century was the fastest by an England player in this format of cricket.

England batsmen, spin twins move up on ODI charts after Aussie whitewash
Cricket | Jun 25, 2018, 04:59 PM IST
Bairstow moved up four spots to No.11, Buttler went up to No.16 while Roy entered the top 20.
Jos Buttler is better than MS Dhoni in white-ball cricket: Tim Paine
Cricket | Jun 25, 2018, 03:20 PM IST
Buttler played a pivotal role in England's 5-0 series win and scored 275 runs in the series with three not-outs including scores of 91*, 54* and 110*.
5th ODI: Centurion Jos Buttler helps England beat Australia to sweep series 5-0
Cricket | Jun 24, 2018, 11:04 PM IST
England reached 208/9 in 48.3 overs at Old Trafford in reply to Australia's 205 all out.

England batsman Jos Buttler credits IPL for success on Test recall
Cricket | Jun 05, 2018, 12:29 PM IST
Buttler, who followed his 67 in the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's with an unbeaten 80 in Leeds, was a surprise selection for the series against Pakistan, having not made a first-class century since January 2014.
2nd Test: Batsmen give England upper hand against Pakistan on Day 2
Cricket | Jun 03, 2018, 08:59 AM IST
Nightwatchman Dominic Bess (49) missed out on his second straight Test half-century as England, chasing a series-levelling victory, progressed to 302/7 at stumps on day 2 against Pakistan.
IPL 2018: All the records broken during this season of Indian Premier League
Cricket | May 29, 2018, 01:17 PM IST
With KL Rahul smashing the fastest-ever fifty and Rishabh Pant registering the highest-ever individual score by an Indian, we take a look at the list of records broken in the 2018 edition of Indian Premier League.

1st Test, Day 3: Jos Buttler, Dom Bess thwart Pakistan's victory bid over England
Cricket | May 26, 2018, 11:45 PM IST
Trailing by 179 runs after the first innings, England slumped to 110/6 and Pakistan had a session to finish off the home side with two days to spare.
IPL hinders players' growth in first-class cricket: Andy Flower
Cricket | May 26, 2018, 09:30 PM IST
Flower feels the domestic programme has to improve if England were to produce players better prepared for international cricket.
IPL 2018: Batsmen with maximum chances of grabbing Orange Cap this season
Cricket | May 19, 2018, 02:39 PM IST
With the Indian Premier League 2018 heading to its business end, we take a look at the batsmen with the most number of chances to take home the Orange Cap.

Jos Buttler gets England recall after impressive IPL, set to play Test after 17 months
Cricket | May 15, 2018, 08:12 PM IST
Jos Buttler has been recalled to England's Test squad after a 17-month absence for the first Test against Pakistan, despite having not played red-ball cricket since last year.
IPL 2018: Jos Buttler feels familiarity with Wankhede wicket helped him against MI
Cricket | May 14, 2018, 04:18 PM IST
Buttler's unbeaten 94 helped Rajasthan defeat defending champions Mumbai Indians with two overs to spare keeping them firmly in contention of reaching the playoffs in the ongoing edition of IPL 2018.
IPL 2018, Match 47: Brilliant Buttler keeps Rajasthan Royals in playoffs hunt with win over Mumbai Indians
Cricket | May 14, 2018, 12:14 AM IST
In-form Jos Buttler (94) hit his fifth successive half-century as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in a key Indian Premier League (IPL) clash to stay alive in the playoffs race at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
IPL 2018: CSK coach heaps praise on RR's Buttler, says 'he was a class apart on a difficult track'
Cricket | May 12, 2018, 04:21 PM IST
Butler's superb 60-ball 95 not out guided Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling 4-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL encounter.
IPL 2018, Match 43: Buttler's unbeaten 95 powers Rajasthan Royals to thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings
Cricket | May 12, 2018, 12:36 AM IST
Chasing a target of 177 against Chennai, Buttler struck his fourth successive half-century, a 60 ball 95 studded with 11 fours and two sixes as Rajasthan reached the target in 19.5 overs.