Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler plays cricket for England and is a superb batsman and wicket-keeper. Buttler is a right-handed batsman. On September 8, 1990, Jos Buttler was born.

He used to play for Somerset but currently plays for Lancashire in domestic cricket. He has taken part in other Twenty20 leagues, such as the Indian Premier League, where he played for the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.

Buttler debuted in the T20I, ODI, and Test formats in 2011, 2012, and 2014, respectively. He played for the England cricket team that lifted the World Cup in 2019. He was appointed captain of the England team for limited-overs in June 2022.

Personal Information

• Full Name: Joseph Charles Buttler
• Born: September 8, 1990
• Batting Style: Right-handed
• Role: Wicket-keeper and batsman
• Birthplace: Taunton, Somerset, England
• Age: 33 years old (in 2023)
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Nationality: English
• College: King's College, Taunton
• Hobbies: Playing tennis, football and squash

Family

• Father: John Buttler
• Mother: Patricia Buttler (Physical Education Teacher)
• Wife: Louise Webber
• Kids:
• Georgia Rose (daughter)
• Margot (son)

Physical Stats & More

• Height (approx.):
• In Centimeters: 180 cm
• In Meters: 1.80 m
• In Feet Inches: 5' 11"
• Eye Colour: Light Blue
• Hair Colour: Brown
• Body Measurements: 40-14-32 inches
• Bodytype: Slim

Favorite Things

• Favorite Batsman: Adam Gilchrist and Kevin Pietersen.
• Favorite Bowler: Glenn McGrath
• Favorite Cricket Ground: Lord's Cricket Ground in London
• Favorite Food: Porridge and spaghetti bolognese
• Favorite Actress: Margot Robbie and Charlotte Coleman
• Favorite Music: Rock
• Favorite Sport: Cricket, Tennis, Football Squash

International Information

• National Side: England (2011-present)
• Test Debut (Cap 665): July 27, 2014 v India
• Last Test: January 5, 2022 v Australia
• ODI Debut (Cap 226): February 21, 2012 v Pakistan
• Last ODI: November 11, 2023 v Pakistan
• ODI Shirt No.: 63
• T20I Debut (Cap 54): August 31, 2011 v India
• Last T20I: September 3, 2023 v New Zealand
• T20I Shirt No.: 63

Jos Buttler Family Background

Jos Buttler was born into a Christian middle-class household. John Buttler is his father's name. Patricia Buttler, his mother, was a physical education teacher. He has two siblings. Jimmie Gosser is his brother, while Joanne Vickers is his sister.

Buttler married Louise Webber in 2017. His England teammates Steven Finn and Alex Hales worked as ushers during the event. The couple welcomed a beautiful girl named Georgia Rose in April 2019. Jos and Louise welcomed Margot, their son, in 2021.

Jos Buttler's Career Journey from State Level to International Cricket

• In April 2009, Jos Buttler began his career in his domestic career. He was a player for teams in Somerset.
• Jos Buttler was acquired by the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2016. His current asking price is Rs 4.4 Cr. His maximum offer is approximately Rs 4.4 Cr.
• Jos Buttler is now a member of the Rajasthan Royals.
• Jos Buttler participated in the IPL in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
• Jos Buttler has participated in over 37 IPL matches. He has scored 1075 runs in total.
• Jos Buttler made his debut in a One Day International (ODI) match against Pakistan in February of 2012.
• In August 2011, Jos Buttler played his first Twenty20 International match against India.
• Additionally, Jos Buttler played his first Test match against India in July 2014.
• In 2012, Jos Buttler participated in the World Cup.
• Jos Buttler uses a bat of the Kookaburra Verve brand.

Career

Domestic Career

• Buttler played an important role in Somerset's cricket team before joining the senior team. Buttler represented Somerset at the Under-13, Under-15, and Under-17 levels and was a key member of the county's young teams.
• Buttler was a graduate of the King's College and had engaged in sports there as well. In the 2006 season, he had the highest batting average at his school. He has scored 447 runs, at an average of 49.66. It was the climax of his high school cricket career when he and Alex Barrow opened the match with 340 runs in April 2008. Without losing, he scored 227 runs. Buttler was also King's cricket team captain for the entire 2008 season.
• Buttler made his first-class debut for the Somerset senior team in September 2009. He became a member of the team to replace the injured Justin Langer. He played his first-ever match against Lancashire in the County Championship.

IPL Career

• Buttler made his IPL debut in 2016 and 2017 as a member of the Mumbai Indians. The Rajasthan Royals had to pay an incredible 4.4 crore for Buttler during the 2018 IPL auctions.
• Despite only scoring 29 runs in his first seven innings, Buttler took the lead in the second half of the competition by scoring five straight 50+ scores in back-to-back games. In IPL history, only two other batsmen have achieved this achievement. Jos has scored 548 runs in the 2018 season.
• For the Rajasthan Royals, ever since, Buttler has been an essential member of the team. During the 2022 season, he hit 149, four fifties, and four hundreds, totaling 863 runs. He was one of the captains that took the Royals to the IPL final.

ODI Career

• In 2012, Buttler faced Pakistan in Dubai for his first One-Day International match. At Edgbaston, his performance against the South African cricket team secured his place in the England ODI team.
• He set a record for the highest ODI total ever when he hit 129 runs off just 77 bowling against New Zealand. With his century against Pakistan in the fourth match, Buttler became the first English player to score an ODI century in the fewest balls.
• In the last match of the 2018 ODI series against Australia, Buttler scored two fifty-plus scores.
• For the 2019 World Cup, which was held in England, Butter was selected as the team's deputy captain, and he was considered a vital member of the England team by the ICC.
• Buttler made 162 runs in 70 deliveries in the opening ODI match against the Netherlands in June 2022, which was his finest performance yet.
• During the same series, Buttler scored 150 runs in just 65 balls, which was the second-fastest ODI century. After Eoin Morgan retired on June 30, 2022, Buttler became the team's captain for limited overs.

Test Career

• Buttler was called up for the first time in a Test match for the England team in 2014 during the ongoing series between India's national cricket team and England. Buttler was able to participate in the Test match because Matt Prior had to be replaced due to an injury.
• Buttler was a member of the team and played in all five of the 2015 Ashes matches held in England. He scored very low scores in Ashes matches. The legendary former opening batsman for England, Geoffrey Boycott, was not impressed with Buttler's performance.
• After participating in two Test matches against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, Buttler had a difficult time getting back into the Test squad. He was removed from the squad for the third Test against Pakistan or the Test series against South Africa.
• Buttler resumed his test career in the third test of the series against India. He played in the last three games of the series. In the Mumbai match, he scored 76 points with an average of more than 40.
• In November of 2021-2022, Buttler agreed to take on the position of vice-captain for the England squad during the Ashes. He had two ducks in four games during the series. Therefore, he was benched for the last test.

Networth

Jos Buttler's net worth is $1.5 million (Rs 96 crore). The ECB pays him around £900,000 (almost INR 9 crore) every year to play for England. He also earns money by promoting brands and participating in international T20 tournaments.

Conclusion

Jos Buttler is a professional cricket player from England. The birthplace of Jos Buttler is Taunton, Somerset. He is a professional wicket-keeper and bats right-handed. He played for Somerset before joining Lancashire in domestic cricket. He has also participated in the Indian Premier League and several Twenty20 tournaments. Buttler is renowned for his extremely innovative and aggressive batting approach, particularly while playing limited-overs cricket. He played for the England cricket team that won the World Cup in 2019.