"Another summer is over and, for Jos Buttler, life and cricket feel more precious than ever. The fleeting nature of both has been accentuated by the loss of Buttler's father, John, after his unexpected death in August. The 35-year-old will soon talk movingly about grief and acceptance but, first, he reflects on his venerable place in white-ball cricket after England's international summer ended in a low-key series in Ireland."
"Buttler opened the batting and Jacob Bethell and Rehan Ahmed, who followed him at three and four in the opening match, are both 21. But he had proved his sustained brilliance a few weeks earlier when, against South Africa, he hit 83 off 30 balls in a blistering knock that helped England to become the first team to pass 300 in a T20 international."
Jos Buttler experienced the unexpected death of his father John in August, which sharpened his sense of life's and cricket's fragility. He reflected on his place in white-ball cricket after England's quiet series in Ireland. Buttler opened the innings while teammates Jacob Bethell and Rehan Ahmed, batting at three and four, are both 21. He produced a blistering 83 off 30 balls against South Africa, helping England become the first team to exceed 300 in a T20 international. Seniority among teammates prompted affectionate nicknames like 'Grandpa.' He maintains competitive edge, keeps 'fuck it' on his bat handle, and continues to play with enjoyment.
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