But he has so far been heaven-sent for the Rajasthan Royals in this season's Indian Premier League (IPL).
And it's all down to a US golfer.
Buttler smashed his second hundred in this year's competition last week off just 60 balls as the Royals beat the Kolkata Knight Riders, after a ton in 58 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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