England vice-captain Jos Buttler "responding well" to treatment on hip injury

The Lancashire wicketkeeper picked up the problem while hitting a six during the win over Bangladesh

England are increasingly confident Jos Buttler will be fit to face West Indies on Friday after he had treatment on the hip injury suffered against Bangladesh.

The 28-year-old picked up the blow while hitting a six off Hosaddek Hossain on his way to scoring 66 off 44 balls as part of the hosts' 386 for 6 in Cardiff. 

But Buttler was noticeably in pain during the knock and didn't field during the Bangladesh innings, with Jonny Bairstow taking the gloves.

Captain Eoin Morgan was not immediately concerned by the injury but admitted the vice-captain would not be unnecessarily risked against the Windies in Southampton.

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But an ECB statement has confirmed that Buttler is progressing well and is expected to train with the team 48 hours before their next group game.

“Jos sustained heavy bruising on his right hip during the match," they said.

"He is responding well to treatment & will be reassessed later this week.

"We anticipate he will train with the rest of the squad at the Hampshire Bowl on Wednesday.”

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