With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 fast approaching (starting June 1st), England's World Cup squad members are departing the Indian Premier League (IPL) early to focus on national team preparations.
This exodus comes just ahead of a crucial four-match T20I series against Pakistan in England, starting May 22nd and concluding May 30th. Both teams view this series as vital for finalizing their World Cup strategies and ironing out any remaining issues.
England has already announced its World Cup squad, and several key players are prioritizing national duty over the remaining IPL matches. Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals), Will Jacks and Reece Topley (Royal Challengers Bangalore), and Liam Livingstone (Punjab Kings) have already returned to the UK.
This trend is expected to continue this week, with players like spin all-rounder Moeen Ali (Chennai Super Kings), wicket-keepers Jonny Bairstow (Punjab Kings) and Phil Salt (Delhi Capitals), along with star fast-bowling all-rounder Sam Curran (Mumbai Indians) – the Player of the Tournament in the previous T20 World Cup – all set to depart the IPL and join the England camp.
While the IPL will undoubtedly miss the star power of these English players, their absence is likely to have a significant impact on their respective teams' performances during the crucial playoff stages of the tournament.
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