- In-form opener leaves England bubble for family reasons
- Eoin Morgan will face fitness test after injury on Sunday
To the relief of Australia, perhaps, Jos Buttler has left the Southampton bubble for personal reasons and will therefore not be available for the final Twenty20 match on Tuesday evening. The expectation is that Buttler will rejoin the white-ball squad in Manchester for the three one-day internationals, which will complete Australia’s whistle-stop tour.
Eoin Morgan said immediately after Sunday’s win that he intended to play his best side in the final T20 match rather than give outings to squad members who have been on the sidelines. In Buttler’s absence Tom Banton is likely to be promoted to the opener’s slot, which is what he is accustomed to doing, Dawid Malan will stay at three and presumably Sam Billings is the likeliest replacement. The England camp will want to be sure Morgan is not hampered by the blow to the finger that caused him to leave the field briefly on Sunday.
Written by Vic Marks
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/sep/07/jos-buttler-absence-from-final-twenty-20-cricket-against-australia-opens-door-for-tom-banton under the title “Jos Buttler absence from final T20 against Australia opens door for Banton”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
