## England’s T20 World Cup-Bound Players to Miss IPL 2024 Playoffs
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that players selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup squad will miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs. England is set to play a four-match T20I series against Pakistan at home on 22, 25, 28, and 30 May, leading up to the ICC event.
Impact on IPL Teams
This decision means that several English players currently featuring in the IPL, including Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals), Phil Salt (Kolkata Knight Riders), and Moeen Ali (Chennai Super Kings), will be unavailable for the knockout stages if their respective teams qualify.
Preparation for T20 World Cup
The ECB stated that the selected players will return in time for the Pakistan series to prepare for the T20 World Cup, which begins on 4 June for England against Scotland.
Key Players Missing
Other stars who will miss the IPL playoffs are Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, and Sam Curran. These withdrawals will undoubtedly impact the teams’ chances of success in the latter stages of the tournament.
Notable Returns
Despite the absences, England’s T20 World Cup squad boasts the return of pacer Jofra Archer, who has recovered from a 12-month injury layoff. Chris Jordan, another experienced quick, has also been included.
England’s World Cup Squad
The full England squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 is as follows:
* Jos Buttler (C)
* Moeen Ali
* Jofra Archer
* Jonathan Bairstow
* Harry Brook
* Sam Curran
* Ben Duckett
* Tom Hartley
* Will Jacks
* Chris Jordan
* Liam Livingstone
* Adil Rashid
* Phil Salt
* Reece Topley
* Mark Wood
Conclusion
The absence of England’s T20 World Cup-bound players will undoubtedly affect the IPL playoffs, but it is a necessary sacrifice for the team’s preparations for the global event. England will hope that the experience gained in the Pakistan series will prove invaluable as they seek to defend their T20 World Cup title.
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