Will England players play in IPL playoffs or not? A big update has come out
- England players unavailable for IPL playoff matches: ECB
- Before the T20 World Cup, England will play T20 series with Pakistan.
- England players may be available for playoff matches
Recently there was news from the England Cricket Board (ECB) that England players will not be available for the playoff matches of IPL 2024. This happened because before the T20 World Cup starting from June 1, England has to play a T20 series with Pakistan. If this happens, many strong batsmen including Jos Buttler (RR), Phil Salt (KKR), Will Jacques (RCB) may be out. But now news is coming that England players may be available for play-off matches.
Discussion between BCCI and England Cricket Board
According to media reports, BCCI and England Cricket Board are discussing the playoff phase of IPL 2024. It has not been decided yet whether England cricketers will be available for the playoffs or not. It has been said in the report that after reaching the important phase of the league, no franchise wants to release the players. Talks are going on between the cricket boards of both the countries to resolve this issue. It has also been said that players may have to face consequences if they leave the tournament in the middle of the season.
England will play series against Pakistan
The teams of England and Pakistan will play 4 T20 matches from 22 May to 30 May. Due to this, the hopes of England players of playing in the playoffs were in danger. If the matter is not resolved then Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Moeen Ali, Will Jaques, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone and Reece Topley can also leave their respective IPL teams and return home before the IPL playoffs. The last match of the league stage of IPL 2024 will be played on May 19. The playoff stage is scheduled to begin on May 21. It has not been decided yet which teams will reach the playoffs of IPL 2024. As far as the World Cup is concerned, England will start their campaign against Scotland on June 4.