ENGLAND star Jos Buttler’s x-rated message to himself was accidentally broadcast by the Sky Sports cameras.
His note-to-self was beamed across the world during his impressive innings as England built their lead against Pakistan.
Buttler top scored for England with 80 not out in England’s first innings at Headingley.
The message, written on the top of his bat handle, simply reads: ‘f*** it’.
He’s had the note on his bat since at least 2015 and previously revealed it was a message to fire himself up.
He told the Telegraph in 2015: “I was constantly searching for something and you kid yourself that someone out there has got that secret to batting that they can give you one piece of advice that will enable you to go and score a hundred every time.
“It is silly. By trying to learn I confused myself.
“But you know what? If I just watch the ball and let my natural instinct take over I back myself to get something on the ball whether I bat right or left handed.”
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Buttler was a surprise recall to the Test side – he has impressed in shorter formats of the game but has struggled in five-day matches.
But Buttler’s message appeared to work in this Test with the 27-year-old taking just 101 balls to reach 80, smashing 11 fours and two sixes.
With just one session remaining on Day three, England are closing in on an extremely impressive win against Pakistan.
The tourists managed just 174 in their first innings, with England scoring 363 in reply.
England’s bowlers have been excellent again, with the top order skittled for less than 100.
Pakistan currently sit on 107/6 with tea just around the corner.
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