Jos Buttler Shares Heartfelt Message for His Late Father

England’s Jos Buttler, who has scored 11,881 runs in international cricket, is currently going through one of the most difficult periods of his life. On August 6, he lost his beloved father, Johan Buttler.

Despite having the option to stay with his family during this time of grief, Buttler chose a different path — to honour his father’s memory on the field. On the very day of his father’s passing, he took the field for Manchester Originals in The Hundred. He managed only 19 runs in that match. In his next outing on August 9, Buttler was dismissed without scoring.

After the game, Buttler paid a heartfelt tribute to his father on social media, writing:

“Rest in peace, Dad. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me.”

It was through this emotional message that many fans and cricket followers first learned of Johan Buttler’s passing.

Buttler’s teammates stood by him in his time of mourning, wearing black armbands during the match as a mark of respect for his father. Fans also took to social media to express their condolences and support.

By stepping onto the field in a moment of personal loss, Buttler set an example of blending responsibility with a touching tribute to a loved one.