Jos Buttler: England batter to miss IPL play-offs for ODI and T20 series against West Indies | Cricket News
Jos Buttler will miss any potential IPL play-off with Gujarat Titans to focus on England’s ODI and T20 series against West Indies, Sky Sports News understands.
The rescheduling of the IPL following the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan means the knockout stages of the competition clash with the start of the England v West Indies series.
And former white-ball captain Buttler will return to England following the conclusion of the group stages in time for the first ODI on May 29 – whether or not his Titans team make the play-offs.
Buttler is one of five IPL-contracted players named in the England squad.
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Jos Buttler hit an amazing half-century for the Gujarat Titans in their match against the Rajasthan Royals.
Gujurat Titans have announced a replacement for Buttler – Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis.
They need just one win from three remaining three group games to be sure of a play-off spot.
