[Reports] All England players available for T20I series against Pakistan & not IPL play-offs

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

But international cricket chose IPL over itself )

It seems Covid has different plans.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Clearly, the most important part of the international schedule is the IPL. Only when the big 3 play each other is that untrue. It's almost magical how international tours get cancelled despite presidential level security but players manage to keep themselves available for the IPL playoffs

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Overseas players so far have opted out of IPL
Ben Stokes (RR) - (not playing ANY cricket)
Jos Buttler (RR) - Revenge
Jonny Bairstow (SRH) - Revenge
David Malan (PBKS) : Revenge
Chris Woakes (DC) : Revenge
Liam Livingstone (RR): Opted out of phase 1 , may play phase 2
Andrew Tye (RR): Opted out of Phase 2
Kane Richardson (RCB): Opted out of Phase 2 as well as Aus tour of WI & Bang.
Pat Cummins (KKR): Expecting child.
Jhye Richardson (PBKS): Opted out of Phase 2
Riley Meredith (PBKS): Opted out of Phase 2
Finn Allen (RCB): Opted out of Phase 2
Adam Zampa (RCB)
Daniel Sams (RCB):
Josh Philippe (RCB):
Josh Hazlewood (CSK):

Are the guys in bold part of IPL in UAE? Lots of posters were enjoying when the news of England cancelling Pakistan tour came out. Want to confirm from those who watch Pyjama League, are these guys enjoying their paid vacation in UAE or are they spending time with their families in England?

 

[IMMY69]

Are the guys in bold part of IPL in UAE? Lots of posters were enjoying when the news of England cancelling Pakistan tour came out. Want to confirm from those who watch Pyjama League, are these guys enjoying their paid vacation in UAE or are they spending time with their families in England?

Don't get me wrong, cricket is a fantastic game... but making superstars and overpaying crickers is just completely stupid.

They're cricketers die gods sakes, not superhero stars sent down by god

 

[Oligochaetes]

Are the guys in bold part of IPL in UAE? Lots of posters were enjoying when the news of England cancelling Pakistan tour came out. Want to confirm from those who watch Pyjama League, are these guys enjoying their paid vacation in UAE or are they spending time with their families in England?

Chris Gayle is the latest cricketer to exit the IPL.

Overseas players so far have opted out of IPL
Ben Stokes (RR) - (not playing ANY cricket)
Jos Buttler (RR) - Revenge
Jonny Bairstow (SRH) - Revenge
David Malan (PBKS) : Revenge
Chris Woakes (DC) : Revenge
Liam Livingstone (RR): Opted out of phase 1 , may play phase 2
Andrew Tye (RR): Opted out of Phase 2
Kane Richardson (RCB): Opted out of Phase 2 as well as Aus tour of WI & Bang.
Pat Cummins (KKR): Expecting child.
Jhye Richardson (PBKS): Opted out of Phase 2
Riley Meredith (PBKS): Opted out of Phase 2
Finn Allen (RCB): Opted out of Phase 2
Adam Zampa (RCB)
Daniel Sams (RCB):
Josh Philippe (RCB):
Josh Hazlewood (CSK): (Is playing)
Chris Gayle

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Chris Gayle is the latest cricketer to exit the IPL.

Overseas players so far have opted out of IPL
Ben Stokes (RR) - (not playing ANY cricket)
Jos Buttler (RR) - Revenge
Jonny Bairstow (SRH) - Revenge
David Malan (PBKS) : Revenge
Chris Woakes (DC) : Revenge
Liam Livingstone (RR): Opted out of phase 1 , may play phase 2
Andrew Tye (RR): Opted out of Phase 2
Kane Richardson (RCB): Opted out of Phase 2 as well as Aus tour of WI & Bang.
Pat Cummins (KKR): Expecting child.
Jhye Richardson (PBKS): Opted out of Phase 2
Riley Meredith (PBKS): Opted out of Phase 2
Finn Allen (RCB): Opted out of Phase 2
Adam Zampa (RCB)
Daniel Sams (RCB):
Josh Philippe (RCB):
Josh Hazlewood (CSK): (Is playing)
Chris Gayle

What's the reason behind that? Was he not getting enough money or are there other things which are more important than money?

 

[IMMY69]

What's the reason behind that? Was he not getting enough money or are there other things which are more important than money?

I believe he wanted out of the Covid Bubble... was too much for him

 

[OMB]

What's the reason behind that? Was he not getting enough money or are there other things which are more important than money?

No, this time, nothing is more important than T20 WC right now and especially the bubble life has also wrecked their peace of mind. Why cricketers, so many of us folks are also affected.
Can't say what happens when normal life resumes? IPL does provide Money and fame and professional players crave both.