MUMBAI: Negotiations are on between BCCI and West Indies whether England's white-ball players, who are scheduled to play in the T20 World Cup to be held in June between USA and West Indies, will miss out on the IPL play-offs. is not certain. TOI has learned that the ECB needs to ensure their availability at crucial times in the league.
A few days ago, England national team managing director Rob Key revealed that white-ball captain Jos Buttler was pushing for the withdrawal of English players from the Indian Premier League play-offs ahead of the T20 World Cup. did. The IPL playoffs are scheduled to be held from May 21 to May 26 and will be a direct clash with the four-match T20I series between England and Pakistan.
However, Buttler's decision has left franchises unhappy as the English Cricket Board had confirmed before the IPL auction on December 19 last year that the player would be available for the entire duration of the tournament. “The club has no intention of releasing any England players at this stage of the tournament, as they had planned for the auction. Discussions are underway between the BCCI and the ECB to resolve this issue.” An official following the incident told TOI.
“Yes, the BCCI has taken this up (with the ECB). I hope the ECB honors the promises they made before the bid. This kind of haphazard withdrawal of players will have consequences,” said another. A person familiar with the matter told this newspaper.
CT forces collide between PSL and IPL
Next year will be the first time in history that the dates of the cash-rich Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League will overlap, as Pakistan hosts the Champions Trophy in February, the PSL's traditional window. With both T20 leagues being held at the same time, many overseas players will have to choose to play in one league and skip the other.
“The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held during the traditional event period, so the event period for 2025 will be from April 7th to May 20th. The four play-offs are proposed to be held at neutral venues. '', the Pakistan Cricket Board said. in a statement on Saturday. The IPL, which starts on March 22 and ends on May 26, is also held in April and May every year. The PSL was held from February 17th to March 18th this year.
A few days ago, England national team managing director Rob Key revealed that white-ball captain Jos Buttler was pushing for the withdrawal of English players from the Indian Premier League play-offs ahead of the T20 World Cup. did. The IPL playoffs are scheduled to be held from May 21 to May 26 and will be a direct clash with the four-match T20I series between England and Pakistan.
However, Buttler's decision has left franchises unhappy as the English Cricket Board had confirmed before the IPL auction on December 19 last year that the player would be available for the entire duration of the tournament. “The club has no intention of releasing any England players at this stage of the tournament, as they had planned for the auction. Discussions are underway between the BCCI and the ECB to resolve this issue.” An official following the incident told TOI.
“Yes, the BCCI has taken this up (with the ECB). I hope the ECB honors the promises they made before the bid. This kind of haphazard withdrawal of players will have consequences,” said another. A person familiar with the matter told this newspaper.
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Next year will be the first time in history that the dates of the cash-rich Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League will overlap, as Pakistan hosts the Champions Trophy in February, the PSL's traditional window. With both T20 leagues being held at the same time, many overseas players will have to choose to play in one league and skip the other.
“The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held during the traditional event period, so the event period for 2025 will be from April 7th to May 20th. The four play-offs are proposed to be held at neutral venues. '', the Pakistan Cricket Board said. in a statement on Saturday. The IPL, which starts on March 22 and ends on May 26, is also held in April and May every year. The PSL was held from February 17th to March 18th this year.