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England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is out of this year’s Hundred competition with a calf injury.<\/b><\/p>\n
Buttler was due to lead last year’s runners-up Manchester Originals but has now withdrawn after missing their first three matches, which have all ended in defeat.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old also missed much of the 2022 Hundred campaign because of a calf injury.<\/p>\n
England’s white-ball side are next in action with three T20s and five one-day internationals against Australia between 11-29 September.<\/p>\n
Buttler is to remain as captain, despite coming under scrutiny after they failed to defend either of the limited-overs World Cups.<\/p>\n
Matthew Mott has stepped down as head coach, with assistant coach Marcus Trescothick put in temporary charge for the Australia series.<\/p>\n
Buttler’s withdrawal is not only a blow to the Originals, who were beaten by Oval Invincibles<\/a> in last year’s final, but the competition itself.<\/p>\n The England and Wales Cricket Board are due to sell stakes in the eight teams<\/a> in the autumn and this year’s tournament is a final showcase to attract investment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n