'Nasty fasty': Jos Buttler plays gully cricket in the streets of Mumbai

Gujarat Titans star batter Jos Buttler brought smiles to the streets of Mumbai after a heartwarming gesture went viral on social media. The England batter shared two Instagram stories where he can be seen casually playing cricket with young kids in Mumbai streets, showcasing not just his skills but also his connection with the fans beyond stadium walls.In the first video, Buttler is seen facing a young bowler who surprises him with a pinpoint yorker.The Titans batter cheekily captioned it, “Great yorker”. The second video shows the follow-up delivery — a flatter, faster one — which Buttler playfully dodges, captioning it: “Followed by a flat one! Nasty fasty on the streets of Mumbai.”While Buttler was soaking in the local cricketing culture, his numbers on the field this season speak volumes about his consistency and impact. In IPL 2025, Buttler has played 11 matches so far, scoring 500 runs with an astonishing average of 71.43 and a strike rate of 163.93. His highest score remains an unbeaten 97*, and he's remained not out on four occasions — a testament to his finishing prowess. He currently sits fifth on the Orange Cap leaderboard, firmly in contention for the coveted top scorer’s crown.Quiz: Who's that IPL player?The Gujarat Titans will be hoping Buttler continues this purple patch as the playoff race intensifies. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Titans have surged to the top of the IPL 2025 points table after a clinical win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. The victory — their eighth in 11 games — took them to 16 points and placed them in pole position for a playoff berth.Mumbai Indians, despite coming off a six-match winning streak, slipped to fourth place with the loss. With 14 points from 12 matches, MI remain in strong playoff contention but will need to be wary, as the league stage enters its final stretch.