As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 nears its knockout stage, only eight matches remain in the stage games. At this pivotal juncture of the tournament, several players have departed from their franchises to gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. While some players have left due to their team’s dwindling playoff prospects, others had departed earlier to commence their preparations for the global event. This dynamic has left certain teams without their key players, impacting their performance in the crucial stages of the IPL.
| Player | IPL team | National team |
| Jos Buttler | RR | England |
| Matheesha Pathirana | CSK | Sri Lanka |
| Liam Livingstone | PBKS | England |
| Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | Bangladesh |
| Sikandar Raza | PBKS | Zimbabwe |
| Will Jacks | RCB | England |
| Reece Topley | RCB | England |
Players leaving franchise in crucial times
Will Jacks
Will Jacks bid farewell to RCB to participate in the four-match T20I series between Pakistan and England as preparation for the T20 World Cup 2024.
Jacks’ departure carries significant weight considering his outstanding batting performances. He has played eight matches, scoring 230 runs with a strike rate of 175.57.
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Jos Buttler
Rajasthan Royals are most likely to qualify for the playoffs. The team would have needed their most experienced player, Jos Buttler, for the knockout stage. However, the England captain decided to prioritize his national team and left for England.
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