Jos Buttler ruled out of England's third ODI vs Sri Lanka with injury as Surrey's Dan Lawrence called into squad
Jos Buttler is out of England’s third ODI against Sri Lanka after suffering a hamstring injury in the defeat at Headingley; Dan Lawrence has been called up; watch the third and final ODI live on Sunday from 10am live on Sky Sports Cricket (first ball 10.30am)
Friday 25 September 2026 17:34, UK
Jos Buttler has been ruled out of England's third ODI against Sri Lanka, with Surrey's Dan Lawrence called into the squad.
An ECB spokesperson said: "Surrey batter Dan Lawrence has been called into the England Men's squad for Sunday's third Metro Bank ODI against Sri Lanka.
"Jos Buttler has been ruled out due to the hamstring injury he suffered in the second Metro Bank ODI at Headingley last night [Thursday] and will undergo further assessment."
Lawrence has been withdrawn from Surrey's County Championship fixture against Somerset and is set to train with England at The Oval on Saturday morning.
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Sri Lanka showed great fight to halt England's chase and secure a 16-run victory at Headingley, levelling the three-match ODI series at 1-1, with Buttler's hamstring injury adding to the hosts' frustration.
The England batter had looked set to play a decisive role in the chase before pulling up in the 38th over, with the hosts 254-4. He was forced to retire hurt, leaving England's pursuit of Sri Lanka's total in the balance.
Buttler returned to the crease in the 48th over in a final attempt to rescue the chase, adding two more runs before being dismissed for 69. Will Jacks (52), Rehan Ahmed (0), Gus Atkinson (16) and Jamie Overton (2) also fell as England's hopes faded.
England managed just one four and one six from the 37th over onwards as Sri Lanka's bowlers tightened the pressure to seal a hard-fought win and level the series.
England vs Sri Lanka results and fixtures
All times UK and Ireland; all games live on Sky Sports
- First T20 (Utilita Bowl) - England won by 119 runs
- Second T20 (Sophia Gardens) - England won by six wickets
- Third T20 (Emirates Old Trafford) - England won by eight wickets
- First ODI (Durham) - England won by 89 runs
- Second ODI (Thursday September 24) - Sri Lanka won by 16 runs
- Third ODI (Sunday September 27) - The Kia Oval (10.30am)
