Rajasthan Royals, who are one of the certainties to qualify – may miss Jos Buttler.

Mumbai: In what would be called as a massive setback for a few IPL teams ahead of the 2024 Playoff, English players will not be available. That would also mean, Rajasthan Royals, who are one of the certainties to qualify – may miss Jos Buttler. Now that is a big setback because Buttler is one of their biggest matchwinners. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders, who are on the second spot in the points table, also good good to make the playoff. In case, they make the playoff – they would probably miss Phil Salt. Other teams will also suffer, but not more than these two franchises at the current scenario.

England players selected for the Pakistan series will skip IPL playoffs as the series gets underway at Headingly on Wednesday 22 May 2024.

Liam Livingstone to Sam Curran and Jonny Bairstow, Punjab Kings have a number of English stars in their side who have been picked to play the series against Pakistan. But, PBKS may not suffer as they are way behind in the playoff race.