Jos Buttler: second England player to 200 ODIs. The wicketkeeper-batter reached this milestone during the opening ODI against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Only former captain Eoin Morgan, with 225 ODIs, has played more matches for England in this format. Jos Buttler made his ODI debut against Pakistan in Dubai on February 21, 2012, and over 13 years became a central figure in England’s white-ball success, including their 2019 World Cup victory. At 34, he recently handed the captaincy to Harry Brook.
England won the toss and chose to bat first, with Brook noting the pitch looked good and hoping spin would help later in the innings. India captain Shubman Gill said senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah have returned for this series. Kohli came back after nearly seven months due to a leg injury. India’s XI included three frontline seamers and Shivam Dube, making his first ODI appearance in two years.
Jos Buttler now stands as the second England player to 200 ODIs, a testament to his enduring quality and leadership. His journey from debut to this landmark highlights his crucial role in England’s limited-overs dominance. Alongside Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler has cemented his legacy as a white-ball great for his country.
This achievement underscores the consistency and skill that have defined Jos Buttler’s career. As the second England player to 200 ODIs, he remains a key figure in the team’s future despite stepping down as captain.