shot-button
Olympic 2024 Olympic 2024
Home > Sports News > Cricket News > Article > Buttler pushed for WC bound players withdrawal from IPL playoffs Rob Key

Buttler pushed for WC-bound players’ withdrawal from IPL playoffs: Rob Key

Updated on: 02 May,2024 07:10 AM IST  |  London
PTI |

And straightaway, he said, ‘No, no, I want to come back and start getting ready for the World Cup in that series that’s just before it’,” Key was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo

Buttler pushed for WC-bound players’ withdrawal from IPL playoffs: Rob Key

Jos Buttler. Pic/AFP

Captain Jos Buttler pushed for withdrawal of English players from the Indian Premier League play-offs ahead of the T20 World Cup, the team’s managing director Rob Key has revealed.


Also Read: Lee blames LSG leadership for pacer Mayank’s injury


The IPL playoffs are scheduled from May 21-26, clashing directly with England’s four-match T20I series against Pakistan. “I asked him [Buttler] very early on in the piece and said, ‘Look, as England captain, you’re obviously going to have this series against Pakistan. How do you see it?’ And straightaway, he said, ‘No, no, I want to come back and start getting ready for the World Cup in that series that’s just before it’,” Key was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.


This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK