England captain Jos Buttler will miss their third T20 Worldwide towards Pakistan for the delivery of his third youngster, the crew mentioned forward of Tuesday’s match in Cardiff.
Buttler has returned dwelling to be together with his spouse after main England to a 23-run win at Edgbaston on Saturday, which gave them a 1-0 lead within the four-match collection following the washout of the primary recreation in Leeds.
“Jos Buttler is about to overlook our third IT20 match vs Pakistan as his spouse Louise is anticipating the delivery of their third youngster,” England Cricket mentioned in a statement.
All-rounder Moeen Ali will captain England in Buttler’s absence.
In the meantime, Pakistan want to make sure they find yourself on the profitable facet to enter the T20 World Cup with their confidence sky-high.
A victory — after a 23-run defeat within the previous recreation on Saturday following a washed-out opening fixture — will maintain the four-match collection and Pakistan’s possibilities to win it alive.
England didn’t say whether or not Buttler would return in time to play within the remaining match of the collection at The Oval on Thursday.
Holders England are set to go away for the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies on Friday. They face Australia, Scotland, Oman and Namibia in Group B.