Buttler out for fourth Test but Lawrence is drafted in

By Chris Stocks

JOS BUTTLER looks set to miss the final two Tests against India, starting at The Oval this week, in a sign that England might be looking ahead to life without the wicketkeeper on this winter’s Ashes tour.Buttler last week admitted he might miss the final Test against India at Old Trafford next month as his wife, Louise, is due to give birth around the time.However, it is understood England are lining up Jonny Bairstow to keep wicket for the fourth Test starting at The Oval on Thursday, with Dan Lawrence, who has been released to play the first two days ...

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