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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler is set to miss the final T20I against Australia on Tuesday to be with his family, according to PTI. The 29-year-old left England’s bio-secure bubble on Sunday evening and will return on Thursday for the first ODI of the Royal London Series at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday, informed the statement.

Buttler or the team management has not mentioned clearly as of what lead to his sudden exit after delivering a match-winning inning of 77 runs in the second T20I against Australia. The team will be playing England’s final Vitality IT20 against Australia on Tuesday at the Ageas Bowl.

The Englishmen have emerged victorious in the three-match series by securing victories in the first couple of games. Going by the norms, Buttler had spent two months in the bio-secure bubble for the Test match series against West Indies and Pakistan before joining the team for Australia’s tour in England.

Buttler has been in sublime touch in the past few months, having performed well in the whites as well as living up to his standard in white-ball cricket. Eoin Morgan can afford to bring in Sam Billings to the playing XI, considering that England have already secured a victory in the ongoing three-match contest. On the other hand, Jonny Bairstow could be handed the gloves. However, it seems likely that the team might opt for the former alternative to fill the vacuum created at the top-order due to Buttler’s departure.

Another interesting facet that emerges through this incident is the uncertainty about the 29-year-old joining the Rajasthan Royals’ camp for the IPL. He is a vital part of Steve Smith’s unit and the franchise might be closely keeping a track of these developments as the season is about to commence within a couple of weeks.

Written by Anjali Jha. Follow Anjali on Twitter today.