DARK SECRETS: 15 - The Real Truth

Jos Buttler makes IPL decision as England ODI series looms

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The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Jamie Smith will ‘take on’ the pressure as he eyes match-winning role ahead of Ashes tour

The wicketkeeper batter hopes to emulate former England greats and cement his place in the test side

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Ben Stokes eager to ‘dominate every situation’ when he returns to England action

The 33-year-old captain has not played since tearing his hamstring in New Zealand before Christmas.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

South Africa make IPL call in bid to take down Aussies

South Africa's players have been told to prioritise beating Australia over playing IPL finals, as the Aussies are left to make their own calls on returning.

AAP · May 14, 2025

England expect most players will choose country over IPL for West Indies ODIs

England expect most of the five IPL players picked for their one-day international series against West Indies to report for international duty rather than complete the rescheduled tournament.

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Jos Buttler among five IPL players in England ODI squad for West Indies series despite date clash

Clash comes after final stages of IPL were rescheduled following rising tensions between Indian and Pakistan

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Liam Dawson earns recall to England squad as IPL threatens player availability for West Indies series

Harry Brook’s first series as white-ball captain could now clash with the latter stages of the Indian Premier League

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Jos Buttler among five IPL players in England ODI squad despite calendar clash

The closing stages of the Indian franchise competition overlap with England’s three-match series against the West Indies.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

WCA concerned players cannot make ‘informed decisions’ over return to IPL action

The Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League were paused last week as military hostilities between the two nations escalated.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Cricket Australia backs players reluctant to return to India with IPL slated to resume

Tournament to restart amid India-Pakistan ceasefire while leaving Australian players to weigh up how delay affects preparations for WTC final

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025