Summary
Five English cricket players from the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been selected for England's one-day international (ODI) series against the West Indies. The IPL final is scheduled on the same day as the last ODI match which could affect player availability. England is reviewing player permissions due to the IPL schedule change.
Key Facts
- Five players from the IPL are part of England's ODI squad for the series against the West Indies.
- The IPL final date has changed to June 3, clashing with England's last ODI match.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board is reviewing permissions for IPL players due to the schedule change.
- Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, and Will Jacks are the IPL players in the ODI squad.
- Phil Salt, another IPL player, is in the T20 squad starting three days after the IPL ends.
- The IPL paused for a week due to tensions between India and Pakistan, but is set to resume.
- Participation in the entire IPL might require a review of "No Objection Certificates" for players.
- England's ODI and T20 teams are going through changes as they prepare for upcoming competitions.
