{
  "id": 9615499,
  "title": "Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/buttler-injury-halts-england-as-sri-lanka-level-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T19:41:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/buttler-injury-halts-england-sri-194151598.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England's cricket team faced a setback as wicketkeeper Jos Buttler injured his hamstring, forcing him to retire hurt during the second one-day international at Headingley. Sri Lanka staged a remarkable comeback, levelled the series, and set up a decider at The Oval. Kusal Mendis' 122 and Wellalage's 3-49 played crucial roles in Sri Lanka's 321-6 total. England, needing 68 from 75 balls, fell short by 16 runs, ending their innings at 306-9. Buttler, despite his valiant efforts, couldn't save the match for England.",
  "summary": "Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jos Buttler injured his hamstring and retired hurt",
    "Sri Lanka levelled series with 321-6 total",
    "England fell short by 16 runs in 75-ball chase"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/buttler-injury-halts-england-as-sri-lanka-level-series-9622266",
        "published": "2026-09-24T20:15:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}