Ian Gareth Butler (born 24 November 1981) is a New Zealand cricketer who has dual UK citizenship.
He played for Northern Districts between 2001 and 2008 before moving to Otago, representing them in the 2009 Champions League Twenty20 in India.
Although overshadowed by express speedster Shane Bond, Butler's fast bowling has proved a potent force in itself.
[citation needed] His ability to get lift from benign surfaces winning him a test best 6 for 46 against Pakistan in Wellington in 2004.
Following a series of back injuries, he failed to establish himself as an automatic selection in an increasingly strong New Zealand side and has not appeared in first class cricket since December 2014 though he is still active in one day cricket for Northern Districts.