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Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series

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.

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England suffered a setback in the second one-day international against Sri Lanka at Headingley, as an injury to Jos Buttler halted their momentum. According to BBC News, Buttler's bravery was not enough to prevent Sri Lanka from fighting back to win the match.

The defeat means the series is now level, with a decider set to take place at The Oval. The report indicates that Buttler's injury played a significant role in the outcome, though further details about the nature of the injury were not provided.

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Sri Lanka's comeback victory sets up a tense finale at The Oval. The series decider will determine which side claims the one-day international series.

This report is based on information from BBC News and does not include independent verification of the injury or match details.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jos Buttler?

According to BBC News, Jos Buttler suffered an injury during the second one-day international at Headingley, which halted England's progress.

What is the outcome of the series?

The series is now level after Sri Lanka's victory, and a decider will be played at The Oval.