Record-breaking Jos Buttler opens up about his England future

3 Feb 2026 • 4:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Jos Buttler has become England's most capped player, making his 402nd appearance against Sri Lanka.
  • The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman surpassed James Anderson's record for England matches, having played 57 Tests, 199 ODIs, and 146 T20 matches.
  • Buttler was instrumental in England's 2019 World Cup victory and captained the team to the 2022 T20 World Cup title.
  • He described the achievement as “surreal” and expressed immense pride in his long career, highlighting his enduring desire to play for England.
  • Buttler intends to continue playing, stating he has no immediate plans to retire from international cricket.

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