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England and Manchester Originals captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of The Hundred 2024 citing a calf injury. Buttler hasn't featured in this year's Hundred due to his injury, leading to the Originals going winless through the first three games of the 2024 campaign. With this injury, Buttler could miss the upcoming T20I series against Australia as well.
Regarding a possible replacement, Manchester Originals coach Simon Katich deemed Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings the prime candidate ahead of The Hundred. But with Buttler's availability still in the picture no signing was made, allowing Jennings to join the London Spirit.
Gutted to be missing the Hundred this year: Jos Buttler via Instagram
Confirming his exit from this year's Hundred, Buttler shared an Instagram story that said, "Gutted to be missing the Hundred this year. Best of luck to the Manchester Originals for the rest of the campaign. Working hard to be 100% fit asap [as soon as possible]."
Buttler has suffered several calf injuries in the recent past, including a strain two years ago. That injury ruled him out of England's seven-game T20Is against Pakistan and threatened his participation in the T20 World Cup 2022. Manchester Originals are yet to confirm a replacement ahead of Sunday's clash against Northern Superchargers.
