Jos Buttler, the English cricketer, faced a devastating loss last week with the passing of his father. In a display of resilience, he played a match for the Manchester Originals in The Hundred, even though he was still grappling with grief. He has since shared a moving tribute to his father.
The match on August 9th marked Buttler’s first appearance after his father’s death. Despite the emotional turmoil, he took to the field. However, the impact of the loss was evident in his performance, as he was dismissed for zero after facing just four balls. The Manchester Originals team honored Buttler’s father by wearing black armbands during the match.
Buttler conveyed his farewell to his father through an Instagram story, expressing his gratitude and love. He posted a message saying, “Rest in peace, Dad. Thank you for everything you gave me.” The cricketer had played his initial match in The Hundred 2025 season on August 6. The tragic event occurred between these two matches. In his initial game in The Hundred 2025, Jos Buttler had scored 22 runs.