Jos Buttler Engages in Light-Hearted Banter with Yuzvendra Chahal on Social Media

England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler and Indian spinnerengaged in a playful interaction onon Sunday, October 20. Chahal, currently representing Haryana in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, recently showcased his often-overlooked batting skills, narrowly missing out on his maiden first-class fifty. The leg-spinner scored an impressive 48 runs off 152 balls, hitting six boundaries against Uttar Pradesh.

“Batting Star?” – Jos Buttler Reacts to Yuzvendra Chahal’s 48-Run Knock

Chahal took to Instagram to share some pictures from the game, fully padded up and looking every bit the determined batter. Buttler, his teammate at Rajasthan Royals in the , was quick to spot the post and jokingly commented, “Batting? How many runs?” Chahal responded with a cheeky, “48,” highlighting his noteworthy performance with the bat.

Meanwhile, Buttler, who last appeared for England in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals, where India defeated them, has been recovering from a recurring calf injury. The 34-year-old missed England’s ODI series against Australia but is set to make his return to international in the upcoming white-ball tour against the West Indies, starting on October 31.

This light-hearted exchange between the two cricketers delighted fans, showcasing their camaraderie both on and off the field.