The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has postponed the<a href="https://www.kreedon.com/bcci-confirms-ipl-2025-to-resume-from-17-may"> Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2025 playoffs due to a scheduling conflict with an ODI series against the West Indies. The ECB is advising players selected for the ODI squad to focus on their international duties.
According to a report from The Telegraph, the ECB has informed the players in the ODI squad that they’ll need to join the national team, meaning they’d miss out on the IPL playoffs if their teams get that far. On May 13, the ECB announced the ODI squad; interestingly, five of those players are still active in the current IPL season. This decision reflects the ECB’s commitment to prioritizing England&#8217;s international matches over club commitments.
<h2 data-start="1149" data-end="1203">IPL 2025 Participation in Doubt for Key English Players</h2>
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There are some players who might be facing tough choices soon. <a href="https://www.kreedon.com/ipl-2025-jos-buttler-mohammed-siraj-star-as-gujarat-titans-defeat-rcb-by-8-wickets">Jos Buttler</a> from the Gujarat Titans, Jacob Bethell with the <a href="https://www.kreedon.com/ipl-2025-rcb-collapse-as-pbks-bowlers-dominate-in-chinnaswamy">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Jacks">Will Jacks</a> of the <a href="https://www.kreedon.com/ipl-2025-mumbai-indians-clinch-9-wicket-victory-vs-csk-move-up-to-6th-in-points-table">Mumbai Indians</a> could all have to drop out of the IPL playoffs if their teams manage to finish in the top four.
On another note, Jofra Archer, representing the <a href="https://www.kreedon.com/ipl-2025-riyan-parags-95-in-vain-as-kkr-beat-rr">Rajasthan Royals</a>, is likely to wrap up his time in the tournament by May 20, just before the ODI series kicks off. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Overton">Jamie Overton</a> from the <a href="https://www.kreedon.com/ipl-2025-csk-upsets-kkr-as-playoff-dreams-fade">Chennai Super Kings</a> isn&#8217;t planning to return to India for the rest of the tournament, as he seems to have other international or personal commitments.
This situation has sparked a renewed conversation about the availability of players for global franchise leagues, especially when these leagues overlap with international games. England is rebuilding its white-ball teams, and the upcoming series against the West Indies is an important step in that process.
Harry Brook has just been named the full-time white-ball captain for England after Jos Buttler stepped down following a disappointing Champions Trophy 2025. Brook, who led England in a series against Australia last year, is now at the helm as they head to the Caribbean. This marks an exciting new chapter for the team under his guidance.
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IPL 2025: Jos Buttler, Will Jacks Among England Stars Set to Miss Playoffs