English wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has left the Rajasthan Royals camp and will miss the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The England white-ball captain will reunite with his national teammates as the Three Lions take on Pakistan in a 4-match T20I series.
The Royals took to social media on Monday evening to confirm the development. Sharing a video on their official handle in which Buttler could be seen leaving the team hotel. Before signing off, the Englishman said, “Facetime me with the trophy. Yeah.”
We’ll miss you, Jos bhai! pic.twitter.com/gnnbFgA0o8— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 13, 2024
The World Cup-bound English players have been leaving the IPL before the playoffs to be on national duty. The T20 series against Pakistan begins May 22 in Leeds with the rest of the matches to be played in Birmingham, Cardiff and London, respectively.
Liam Livingstone back home
Punjab Kings’ all-rounder Liam Livingstone on Monday returned to England to get his ‘knee sorted’ ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup next month. Punjab Kings are already eliminated from this IPL after managing just four wins from 12 matches and they are currently at the bottom of the table with eight points.
“IPL done for another year, had to get my knee sorted for the upcoming World Cup,” Livingstone wrote on his Instagram wall.
“Thanks once again to the Punjab Kings fans for all their love and support. Disappointing season as a team and personally, but as always, I loved every minute of playing in the IPL,” he added.
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Will Jacks and Reece Topley leave RCB camp
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will also miss their English resources – Will Jacks and Reece Topley, in their last game against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. The duo left the RCB camp after the team’s promising win over Delhi Capitals on Sunday night at Bengaluru.
Jacksy and Toppers are heading back home for international duties and we wish them all the very best. ✈You were incredible in the camp and on the field this IPL. See you soon, lads. #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/qxyT5rqvU1
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 13, 2024
Other English players to return soon
The remaining players from England’s World Cup team playing in the ongoing IPL are expected to travel back this week. The likes of Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran and Phil Salt will fly back home in a few days as the England squad will meet up in Leeds ahead of the Pakistan series.
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