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Matthew Mott admits IPL will have "huge bearing" on England's World Cup defence

England white ball coach Matthew Mott believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will have "a huge bearing on the World Cup".

Following the conclusion of England's tour of Bangladesh, they are not scheduled to play another game of white ball cricket for almost six months ahead of their 50-over World Cup defence later this year.

In that time, England will have 14 players in action at the IPL and Mott believes the high level of quality in the tournament will help players prepare for the World Cup, which is also being held in India in October.

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