England’s Jos Buttler is all set to play for the upcoming Vitality Blast for the Lancashire Lightning.
Jos Buttler get part in Vitality Blast 2021
Buttler will play in Lancashire’s opening two home fixtures against Derbyshire Falcons and Leicestershire Foxes at Emirates Old Trafford on 9 June and 10 June.
The England and Lancashire wicketkeeper-batsman will then play four away matches at Worcestershire Rapids, Derbyshire Falcons, Durham, and Birmingham Bears up until 20 June.
International commitments have prevented Jos Buttler from featuring in the competition in recent years. But with the side getting their star player for six games this season, Lancashire’s Director of Cricket, Paul Allott, admitted Jos Buttler’s return to the side will act as a big boost.
“We are thrilled to have Jos available for our first six T20 matches this summer, it will be a huge boost to Glen and the squad. Unfortunately, we have not seen as much of Jos as we would like in recent years, due to busy international schedules, but I am sure that his availability for the Blast this summer will excite Members and supporters alike.
As well as strengthening an already strong batting line-up, the experience that a Cricket World Cup winner like Jos can pass onto some of our younger players in the squad will be invaluable,” Allot said.
BREAKING: @josbuttler will be available for Lancashire Lightning’s first six @VitalityBlast matches this summer 🙌
— Lancashire Cricket (@lancscricket) May 28, 2021
Jos Buttler’s Reply
“I am really looking forward to pulling on the Red Rose of Lancashire once again. It has been a while, but I always receive a really warm welcome whenever I return to play at Emirates Old Trafford, whether that is with Lancashire or with England. I hope that I can help the lads to get off to a strong start in the Blast and lay the foundations for yet another run to Finals Day,” Buttler claimed.
Buttler was part of the Lancashire side that lifted the T20 Blast trophy for the first time in the Club’s history in 2015 and was then heavily involved in the Club’s 2017 campaign, where he was named T20 Player of the Year, after scoring 451 runs at an average of over 50.
Watch Buttlers’ Impressive innings in 2017 Do or Die Match for Lancashire
Also read: Vitality T20 Blast 2021 Schedule, Squad, and Where to Watch
