England’s third One Day International against Sri Lanka has been altered after wicket‑keeper batter Jos Buttler was ruled out of the match. The decision was announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board, which confirmed that Surrey’s Dan Lawrence would replace him in the squad.
Lawrence, who has been on the fringes of the national side, will now be available to bat and keep wickets for the England team. The change comes ahead of the game, which is part of the ongoing series between the two nations.
Buttler’s withdrawal comes as a surprise to many fans, given his recent form and importance to England’s limited‑overs lineup. The reasons for his absence were not disclosed in the brief announcement.
England will now rely on Lawrence’s experience and skill set to fill the gap left by Buttler, while Sri Lanka will look to capitalize on the opportunity to test the replacement’s abilities in a competitive setting.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
