IPL 2024 : As the cricketing extravaganza of the Indian Premier League (IPL) unfolds, the focus isn’t just on the exhilarating matches but also on the notable players who might be absent from the latter stages of the tournament
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| # | Player | IPL Team | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jos Buttler | Rajasthan Royals | English |
| 2. | Sam Curran | Punjab Kings | English |
| 3. | Phil Salt | Kolkata Knight Riders | English |
| 4. | Mustafizur Rahman | Chennai Super Kings | Bangladesh |
| 5. | Matheesha Pathirana | Chennai Super Kings | Sri Lanka |
| 6. | Matheesha Thiksana | Chennai Super Kings | Sri Lanka |
The majority of these potential absentees hail from England, as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) aims to ensure their players are fresh ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.Jos Buttler of Rajasthan Royals, Sam Curran of Punjab Kings, and Phil Salt of Kolkata Knight Riders, all English players, might be called up for national team duty. Notably, star player Ben Stokes has already opted out of the T20 World Cup, raising concerns for the ECB.
Furthermore, the absence of Mustafizur Rahman might impact Chennai Super Kings, as he flies back to Bangladesh to complete his U.S. Visa formalities for the T20 World Cup. Rahman’s impressive performance in the initial IPL matches has made his absence significant for CSK. While Sri Lankan players Matheesha Pathirana and Matheesha Thiksana of Chennai Super Kings may also have commitments to their national team for the same tournament.
It’s crucial to monitor these potential absences, as they could influence the dynamics of IPL 2024.
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