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Buttler Surpasses Anderson: England's New Appearance King
2 Feb
Summary
- Jos Buttler has become England's most capped player, surpassing James Anderson.
- He achieved this milestone in his 402nd appearance for England.
- Buttler expresses pride and a continued desire to play for England.
Jos Buttler has officially become England's most capped international cricketer, marking his 402nd appearance for the national team. This significant milestone sees him overtake the previous record held by bowler James Anderson. Buttler, who made his debut in 2011, has represented England across 57 Test matches, 199 One Day Internationals, and 146 T20 Internationals.
Reflecting on his career, Buttler described the achievement as "surreal" and expressed deep pride in his journey. He highlighted the resilience and consistent desire to improve that have sustained his long tenure in the sport. The highlight of his career remains England's 2019 World Cup victory, a moment he cherishes above all others.
Despite his success, Buttler admitted to some regrets, particularly not fully succeeding in Test cricket and the manner in which his white-ball captaincy concluded. He resigned from captaincy in February 2025 following the team's early exit from the Champions Trophy. Buttler, however, has no concrete plans for retirement yet, indicating he will continue playing as long as the passion remains.
Buttler's impact on white-ball cricket is undeniable, holding England's three fastest ODI centuries and transforming the team's aggressive batting approach. His career has also seen significant success in global franchise leagues, including the IPL and Big Bash.
