Jos Buttler enters elite club, becomes only the second England player to...
English cricketer Jos Buttler has reached the milestone of 200 One-Day International appearances, becoming only the second player in England's history to do so. The achievement occurred during the opening match of a series against India at Edgbaston.
Why it matters
Buttler's longevity and contribution to England's white-ball cricket success mark him as a significant figure in modern international sports history.
Jos Buttler added another milestone to his decorated international career on Tuesday as he became just the second England cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark during the opening ODI of the three-match series against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Only former England captain Eoin Morgan, who finished his career with 225 ODIs, has played more matches for England in the format. Buttler made his ODI debut against Pakistan in Dubai on February 21, 2012, and has since established himself as one of England's finest white-ball players. Over the last 13 years, he has played a key role in England's rise as a dominant limited-overs side, including their historic 2019 ODI World Cup triumph. The 34-year-old also captained England in white-ball cricket before handing over the leadership to Harry Brook. England opted to bat first after winning the toss at Edgbaston.
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