England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler will not participate in The Hundred due to a calf injury, a setback for his team, Manchester Originals, who have lost their first three matches. He expressed his disappointment on social media and is working towards being fit for England's T20 series against Australia in September. Buttler has also announced he will skip the 2025 SA20 to prioritize national duties, with Dinesh Karthik replacing him at the Paarl Royals. Despite recent scrutiny over his captaincy following two disappointing World Cup title defenses, Buttler has been confirmed as captain, with Marcus Trescothick stepping in as interim coach after Matthew Mott's departure. The Originals are yet to name a replacement captain for The Hundred, with several potential candidates considered but not finalized.