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Cricket
JosButtler
A coach's-eye view of Jos Buttler's wicketkeeper-batsman role, England ODI output and the franchise teams listed in his career.
ODI career
Source: Wikipedia infobox (ESPNcricinfo), 19 July 2026How Buttler plays
Jos Buttler's threat begins with his right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman role: opponents must decide whether to attack him early or try to contain him. His keeping gives him a close read of the pitch before he bats, so bowlers change pace and angle rather than settle into a rhythm. If he gets set, his 5,578 ODI runs show how costly that can be; the counter is to keep him off strike and make someone else take the risk.
Jos Buttler's current team listing is Durban's Super Giants, and the Indian Premier League also appears in his career. With England, he has played 202 ODI matches, and his teams by year include Lancashire, Mumbai Indians, Sydney Thunder and Rajasthan Royals. His right-handed batting and wicketkeeping role have made him a fixture in international and franchise cricket.
Career path
Scouting FAQ
He was born on 8 September 1990 and is 36, playing as a right-handed wicket-keeper-batsman.
In one-day internationals he has scored 5578 runs from 202 matches, at an average of 39.00.
His current side is Durban's Super Giants, and he has also represented Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.
Taunton in the United Kingdom is his birthplace, and he plays his international cricket for England.
There is no word of retirement, and the 2026 season has him with Durban's Super Giants.