The Latest Breaking News from Jos Buttler

England will start their Cricket World Cup defence with a rematch of the epic 2019 final against New Zealand after the schedule for this year’s tournament in India was finally confirmed just three months out from its start date.

Jos Buttler and his team-mates controversially prevailed on boundary countback four years ago.

The home side posted a huge 238 for five at the Oval.

Opener Buttler hit 58 off 42 balls as the hosts successfully chased down 178

has not played an international Test for nearly two years.

After Malan hit a superb 83 off 50 balls in the Vikings’ 195 for six.

The 32-year-old is free to play 10 fixtures for the Lightning.

The knockouts arrive this week after a tournament dominated so far by Gujarat Titans and a host of leggies

Punjab Kings would need to review their bowling plans while Royals will have to live up to their high potential when both inconsistent teams make a last ditch effort to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the IPL here on May 19

It promises to be a showdown between this edition’s two most impactful batters in young Yashasvi Jaiswal and veteran Faf du Plessis when Rajasthan Royals take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are looking to avoid a hat-trick of defeats, in an IPL match in Jaipur on May 14.

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been fined 10% of his match fee for a Code of Conduct breach in the game against Kolkata Knight Riders.