England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler signs new Lancashire deal
Friday 27 May 2016 08:45, UK
Jos Buttler has signed a new three-year contract with Lancashire.
Buttler joined Lancashire in 2013 from his home county Somerset and has played in 70 ODIs, 48 IT20s and 15 Test matches for England.
The 25-year-old holds the record of scoring the three fastest ODI centuries by an England player, the quickest of which came in a 46-ball onslaught against Pakistan in Dubai last year.
Last season, he made match-winning contributions for Lancashire Lightning on their way to NatWest T20 Blast glory, including a stunning 71 off 35 balls against Yorkshire Vikings at Headingley.
"Jos is one of the most talented cricketers in the game and we are really pleased to have him at Emirates Old Trafford for at least the next three years," Lancashire's cricket director and head coach Ashley Giles told the club's website.
"He has the ability to take games away from the opposition in all formats and he's one of the leading all-rounders in English cricket.
"His presence in last year's NatWest T20 Blast final at Edgbaston was a factor in us winning the competition.
"Jos is a great guy to have in the dressing room too and his experience at international level really benefits the squad."
Buttler added: "I've really loved my time at Emirates Old Trafford and I'm looking forward to the next three years with Lancashire County Cricket Club.
"I hope to repay the faith shown in me and to help Lancashire win trophies in all competitions."
