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Jos Buttler produced a fighting half-century in The Hundred on Wednesday, dedicating the knock to his late father, who passed away just over a week ago. Chasing 137 against Welsh Fire, the 34-year-old struck 57 off 34 balls before falling to Chris Green. After reaching his fifty, Buttler raised his bat and gazed towards the sky in a heartfelt tribute. Earlier, the batter shared a personal post on Instagram featuring a picture with his father and the 2019 World Cup trophy, writing: “Rest in peace Dad, thank you for everything.”
Jos Buttle’s heartfelt tribute for his late father (Screengrab)
It was a sharp turnaround from his outing on August 11, which was his first match since his father’s death, when he was dismissed for a four-ball duck. On Wednesday, he was at his best, anchoring the innings despite the emotional weight he carried.In his previous innings against London Spirit Men, the batter managed 46 runs from 37 balls.
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Supporters also shared clips and pictures of his gesture, praising his strength to perform in difficult circumstances. Many hailed the moment as a sign of his mental resilience and commitment to the game. However, Buttler’s efforts went unrewarded as his side fell short in the chase, with the target remaining just out of reach despite his fluent innings.
