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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Simon Burnton

England expect most players will choose country over IPL for West Indies ODIs

Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler (right) is expected to arrive in India on Wednesday for the backend of the IPL season. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters

England expect most of the five Indian Premier League players picked for their one-day international series against West Indies to report for international duty rather than complete the rescheduled tournament.

The IPL’s league phase will now conclude on 27 May, two days before England play their opening game against West Indies at Edgbaston, meaning that Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton, whose teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention, will certainly be free to play for their country.

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