Jos Buttler is a wicketkeeper-batter and former white-ball captain of England. He plays domestic cricket for Lancashire and has featured in many T20 leagues.
He made his T20I debut in 2011 and made his ODI debut one year later. He was vice-captain when England won the 2019 ODI World Cup and made the important run-out in the Super Over that sealed the final win. In 2022, he became England’s limited-overs captain and led the team to victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup, finishing as England’s top scorer in the tournament.
Buttler is England’s most-capped T20I player and their highest run-scorer in T20Is. He is also one of only five England players to score a T20I century. Along with Adil Rashid, he shares the record for the highest seventh-wicket stand in ODIs, scoring 177 runs against New Zealand in 2015. As a wicketkeeper, he holds England’s record for most dismissals in both ODIs and T20Is.
Jos Buttler Parents: Who Are They?
Jos Buttler’s parents are John Buttler and Patricia Buttler. His father, John Buttler, was a wicket-keeper. His mother, Patricia Buttler, worked as a physical education teacher.
Patricia was one of Jos’s first cricket coaches. He has said that she is still one of his harshest critics. He often gives credit to her for helping him become the cricketer he is today.
John Buttler also had a cricket background as a wicket-keeper. In August 2020, when Jos played a match-winning innings against Pakistan in the first Test of a three-match series, his father was in the hospital due to a heart condition. In that match, Jos helped England recover from 117-5 to win by three wickets.
Jos Buttler Father – Jon Buttler
His father is Jon Buttler. Jos paid an emotional tribute to his late father, who passed away on August 6. He shared a photo on Instagram of himself and his father holding the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy from England’s 2019 win. He also wrote, “Rest in peace Dad, thank you for everything.”
Despite the loss, Buttler chose to keep playing. On August 9, he turned out for the Manchester Originals in The Hundred. He wore a black armband as a mark of respect. It was an emotional night, and he was dismissed for a duck after facing four balls against the Oval Invincibles.
A few days earlier, on the day his father passed away, Buttler had also played against the Southern Brave and scored 22 runs. Many fans shared messages of support after he posted his tribute. His teammates also showed unity by wearing black armbands during the match to honor John Buttler’s memory.
Jos Buttler Mother – Patricia Buttler
Her mother is Patricia Buttler. She worked as a physical education teacher. She was one of his first cricket coaches and helped him learn the basics of the game when he was young.
Buttler has said that she is still one of his harshest critics even today. He continues to thank her for the big role she played in shaping him into the cricketer he became.
Does Jos Buttler have any siblings?
He has two siblings. He has an elder sister named Joanne Vickers and a younger brother named James Buttler.
His sister, Joanne Vickers, is known to be a dog lover. Not much else is publicly shared about her.
His younger brother, James Buttler, was his first cricket practice partner. The two used to play on the patio at home, where Jos would practice bowling yorkers. James also represented Cheddar Cricket Club when he was young.
FAQs
Q. When was Jos Buttler born?
A. He was born on the 8th of September, 1990.
Q. How many siblings does Jos Buttler have?
A. Jos Buttler has two siblings: an elder sister named Joanne Vickers and a younger brother named James Buttler.
Q. Which domestic team does Jos Buttler play for?
A. Jos Buttler plays for Lancashire in domestic cricket.
Q. Which major ICC tournaments has Buttler won with England?
A. For England, Jos Buttler won the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup.
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