Jos Buttler describes his achievement of becoming England’s most-capped player as “surreal” and has no plans to step away from international cricket anytime soon.
The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, who debuted in a T20 match against India in 2011, surpassed James Anderson’s record by earning his 402nd England cap against Sri Lanka recently. Born in Taunton, Buttler has represented England in 57 Tests, 199 ODIs, and now 146 T20 internationals.
Throughout his career, Buttler has been a key figure in England cricket, most notably playing a pivotal role in the 2019 World Cup triumph on home soil. He also led the side as captain during the 2022 T20 World Cup, showcasing his leadership skills on the global stage.
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Reflecting on his career, Buttler shared, “To think of that kid who would have just bit your hand off for one game for England, to have played 400 is awesome. It’s a bit surreal. That hunger and desire to play for England is always strong and burns bright.”
He credits his longevity to resilience, continuous improvement, and an unwavering love for representing his country. Buttler acknowledges the proudest moment of his career came during the 2019 World Cup final at Lord’s, where his crucial 59 runs and a decisive run-out helped England secure a historic Super Over victory against New Zealand.
Jos Buttler was among the pioneers of T20 cricket superstardom, excelling in major franchise leagues like the IPL and Big Bash. He holds England’s record for the three fastest ODI centuries, transforming the approach to white-ball cricket with his innovative and dynamic batting style.
Despite his tremendous success, Buttler admits to some regrets, especially not fully establishing himself in Test cricket and an unhappy end to his white-ball captaincy following England’s early exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy. “For me, Test cricket was the pinnacle… I always feel like I fell a bit short of where I wanted to be,” he said.
Now retired as England’s leading Test wicket-taker, James Anderson stepped down in 2024 at 41 years old. Buttler, however, is not ready to call time on his own career. “At this age where people do start asking, what are you going to do next? I don’t have a clue, but I know that I don’t really want to put a timeframe on it. You probably just know when the time’s up, and I haven’t had that moment yet.”
For now, Jos Buttler continues to embody resilience, passion, and a deep commitment to England cricket as he adds chapters to his incredible journey.