Cricket-England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - First Test - England v India - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - August 7, 2021 England's Jos Buttler looks dejected after being bowled by India's Shardul Thakur Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said he might skip the end-of-year Ashes tour over concerns about being apart from his family due to Australia's COVID-19 restrictions.

England will play the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates in October and November before heading to Australia, likely keeping players who feature in both away from home for four months.