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The wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler is reportedly set to lead the England's one-day international team for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh, with Eoin Morgan expected to withdraw from the tour for security reasons. Should Morgan's withdrawal be confirmed, Buttler will reportedly set to take over as England’s captain for the first time in 50-over cricket. The 26-year-old has captained England just once in a Twenty20 international against Pakistan last year. Buttler has scored 2072 runs in 78 ODIs at an average of 38.37. England to play three ODIs and Two test match, starting on October 7. Complete Fixture: October 7– First ODI (D/N), Dhaka October 9 – Second ODI (D/N), Dhaka October 12 – Third ODI (D/N), Chittagong October 20-24 – First Test, Chittagong October 28-November 1 – Second Test, Dhaka

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will play for the reigning champions Mumbai Indians in the 9th edition of Indian Premier League after the mega-rich club bought him for £385,000 in the IPL 2016 auction. The 25-year-old has decided to play in the highly lucrative and popular Twenty20 domestic competition in India after losing his Test place to Jonny Bairstow. Cricket fans will be hoping that a few tweaks here and there will be enough to allow them to enjoy next Indian Premier League without too much nail-biting. Welcoming the England wicket-keeper/batsman @josbuttler to our paltan. #IPLauction #MI #MumbaiIndians #MIIgers A photo posted by Mumbai Indians (@mumbaiindians) on Feb 5, 2016 at 10:08pm PST Elsewhere, Shane Watson, who is currently the world No. 1 all-rounder in T20I went on the highest bid as Royal Challengers Bangalore paid more than £950,000 for the 34-year-old Australian. Kevin Pietersen was sold to newly launched side Rising Pun...

Lancashire’s Jos Buttler will replace Matt Prior as a wicket-keeper in the England squad for the third test against India in Southampton, staring on Sunday. The 23-year-old has played 33 ODI’s and 36 Twenty20 international for his country and ready to make his Test debut against India on Sunday. The Struggling wicketkeeper Matt Prior announced on Monday that he was taking a break from cricket in overcome injury issues. Meanwhile, Alastair Cook retained the England captaincy amid doubts over his leadership following England's 95-run defeat at Lord's. ENGLAND SQUAD: Alastair Cook (captain), Moeen Ali, Gary Ballance, Ian Bell, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Jos Buttler, Sam Robson, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes.

Lancashire have signed England's right-handed batsman-wicketkeeper Jos Buttler from Somerset . The 23-year-old, Buttler leave Somerset to pursue more opportunities as a wicketkeeper-batsman at Lancashire. As a wicketkeeper the first choice of Somerset is Craig Kieswetter and with lesser opportunities on his way, Buttler made a swoop to Lancashire. Buttler said  " They have a strong squad and are very ambitious to build on this season's achievement. The club has an exceptional coaching staff which will help me to continue to develop as a keeper batsman. " Buttler made made ODI debut in February 2012 and has played 19 games since then. In just 25 T20Is, Buttler has scored 286 runs.