The Managing Director of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Ashley Giles as said that the priority of English players would be to represent the country while adding no changes would be made to the international schedule in a bid to accommodate the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.<o:p></o:p>

Giles maintained his earlier stance that ECB has not received any official requests to shift the five-Test series against India, which would allow more time for the BCCI in the September-October window to conduct the remainder of IPL 2021 in the UAE. <o:p></o:p>

‘I’m not aware of anything official, any requests to shift anything. As far as we’re concerned and what we’re prepared for, the matches will be where they are. I’m not surprised there’s all sorts of speculation. Everyone wants to get their cricket in. But we’ve not received anything official and we’re cracking on,” Giles said. <o:p></o:p>

Giles further said that even if some players are rested for the limited-overs tours of Bangladesh and Pakistan in September-October, that would not mean they can go and participate in IPL 2021.

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“We have a full schedule. If we go from the end of the fifth Test in September, we are set to leave for Bangladesh on September 19 or 20. We have a full schedule right through including Pakistan and wherever the T20 World Cup is,” added Giles.<o:p></o:p>

“We are going to have to give some of these guys a break at some point. But the intention of giving guys a break for, say, Bangladesh, wouldn’t be for them to go and play cricket elsewhere.”<o:p></o:p>

“We have to manage our schedule now, so we get our guys arriving in the best shape possible for the T20 World Cup and the Ashes,” stated Giles.

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Earlier, ECB allowed its players to play in IPL 2021 in April-May despite a Test series scheduled against New Zealand in early June as the two-Test rubber wasn’t a part of the ICC World Test Championship. However, with ECB shifting its focus to the T20 World Cup and Ashes, things might change if IPL 2021 is held in the UAE in the September-October window. <o:p></o:p>

“Communication was made from Chris Silverwood to Bairstow and Buttler about what the plan was. We felt there was no need to go back on that. They’ve been spending time with their families and Jos is away for a few days at the moment. We didn’t want to drag those players out of that at the 11th hour. There was no plan to change that,” said Giles.<o:p></o:p>

The Managing Director of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Ashley Giles as said that the priority of English players would be to represent the country while adding no changes would be made to the international schedule in a bid to accommodate the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

The Managing Director of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Ashley Giles as said that the priority of English players would be to represent the country while adding no changes would be made to the international schedule in a bid to accommodate the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Giles maintained his earlier stance that ECB has not received any official requests to shift the five-Test series against India, which would allow more time for the BCCI in the September-October window to conduct the remainder of IPL 2021 in the UAE. ‘I’m not aware of anything official, any requests to shift anything. As far as we’re concerned and what we’re prepared for, the matches will be where they are. I’m not surprised there’s all sorts of speculation. Everyone wants to get their cricket in. But we’ve not received anything official and we’re cracking on,” Giles said. Giles further said that even if some players are rested for the limited-overs tours of Bangladesh and Pakistan in September-October, that would not mean they can go and participate in IPL 2021. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Will be a good match': Pat Cummins' prediction on WTC finals “We have a full schedule. If we go from the end of the fifth Test in September, we are set to leave for Bangladesh on September 19 or 20. We have a full schedule right through including Pakistan and wherever the T20 World Cup is,” added Giles. “We are going to have to give some of these guys a break at some point. But the intention of giving guys a break for, say, Bangladesh, wouldn’t be for them to go and play cricket elsewhere.” “We have to manage our schedule now, so we get our guys arriving in the best shape possible for the T20 World Cup and the Ashes,” stated Giles. ALSO READ: Cricket: Gayle, Shakib and Du Plessis return to Caribbean Premier League Earlier, ECB allowed its players to play in IPL 2021 in April-May despite a Test series scheduled against New Zealand in early June as the two-Test rubber wasn’t a part of the ICC World Test Championship. However, with ECB shifting its focus to the T20 World Cup and Ashes, things might change if IPL 2021 is held in the UAE in the September-October window. “Communication was made from Chris Silverwood to Bairstow and Buttler about what the plan was. We felt there was no need to go back on that. They’ve been spending time with their families and Jos is away for a few days at the moment. We didn’t want to drag those players out of that at the 11th hour. There was no plan to change that,” said Giles.

Cricket: Intention is to give guys a break, not for them to play elsewhere: Ashley Giles on England players in remainder of IPL 2021

The biggest question after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday was how would the overseas players fly back home? With India going through a deadly second wave of COVID-19, some countries, including Australia, have banned travelers from flying back to their nation from India. However, eight out of 11 England players flew back last night and landed in London on Wednesday morning. <o:p></o:p>

Only three England players – Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan – are still in India and expected to leave India within the next 48 hours.<o:p></o:p>

"I can confirm that 8 of the 11 England players in India managed to get on a flight to Heathrow last night and have landed this morning. They will now quarantine in government-approved hotels. The remaining three -- - Chris Jordan, David Malan (both Punjab Kings) and Eoin Morgan (Kolkata Knight Riders) should leave India within the next 48 hours," an ECB spokesman confirmed to WION.

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The likes of Moeen Ali, Sam Curran (Chennai Super Kings), Tom Curran, Chris Woakes, Sam Billings (Delhi Capitals), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) have landed in the UK on Wednesday morning. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;The players will now undergo quarantine in government-approved hotels.

<h2 class="MsoNormal"><o:p>IPL 2021 postponed after multiple COVID-19 cases</o:p></h2>

IPL 2021 was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday after numerous players and staff across teams tested positive for the dreaded virus. While two KKR players – Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier – returned positive, Delhi Capitals spinner Amit Mishra, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Wriddhiman Saha, Chennai Super Kings bowling coach L Balaji and a bus cleaner also tested positive for COVID-19. On Wednesday, CSK’s Michael Hussey’s second test result came positive.

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While the BCCI is looking for a window to conclude the postponed-IPL 2021, people in know say there is a slight possibility of the T20 tournament happening in September, before the ICC T20 World Cup.<o:p></o:p>

The biggest question after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday was how would the overseas players fly back home? With India going through a deadly second wave of COVID-19, some countries, including Australia, have banned travelers from flying back to their nation from India.

The biggest question after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday was how would the overseas players fly back home? With India going through a deadly second wave of COVID-19, some countries, including Australia, have banned travelers from flying back to their nation from India. However, eight out of 11 England players flew back last night and landed in London on Wednesday morning. Only three England players – Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan – are still in India and expected to leave India within the next 48 hours. "I can confirm that 8 of the 11 England players in India managed to get on a flight to Heathrow last night and have landed this morning. They will now quarantine in government-approved hotels. The remaining three -- - Chris Jordan, David Malan (both Punjab Kings) and Eoin Morgan (Kolkata Knight Riders) should leave India within the next 48 hours," an ECB spokesman confirmed to WION. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Two bookies arrested after illegally entering stadium during RR vs SRH clash The likes of Moeen Ali, Sam Curran (Chennai Super Kings), Tom Curran, Chris Woakes, Sam Billings (Delhi Capitals), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) have landed in the UK on Wednesday morning. The players will now undergo quarantine in government-approved hotels. IPL 2021 postponed after multiple COVID-19 cases IPL 2021 was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday after numerous players and staff across teams tested positive for the dreaded virus. While two KKR players – Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier – returned positive, Delhi Capitals spinner Amit Mishra, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Wriddhiman Saha, Chennai Super Kings bowling coach L Balaji and a bus cleaner also tested positive for COVID-19. On Wednesday, CSK’s Michael Hussey’s second test result came positive. ALSO READ: BCCI set to incur losses of over USD 217 million after IPL 2021 postponement While the BCCI is looking for a window to conclude the postponed-IPL 2021, people in know say there is a slight possibility of the T20 tournament happening in September, before the ICC T20 World Cup.

IPL 2021 postponed: 8 England players return home, remaining 3 to fly out in next 48 hours

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are in touch with the BCCI and IPL officials, the UK government, and the individual players over the safe return of 11 England cricketers after the 14th edition of the T20 tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 cases across teams.<o:p></o:p>

The BCCI was forced to suspend IPL 2021 indefinitely on Tuesday following positive cases at four of the eight franchises.<o:p></o:p>

The BCCI has committed to ensuring safe passage to return home for all involved in the lucrative T20 tournament. However, the players inside the IPL bubbles now face a four-day wait before they are permitted to travel and must submit more negative COVID-19 reports.<o:p></o:p>

The English players are set to face significant obstacles on their way back. The UK government regulation insists on a 10-day hotel quarantine for those returning from India whereas the UAE is not accepting flights from India.

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The ECB is not expected to arrange a charter flight, however, conversations are set to take place over the possibility of players laying over in “green list” countries before returning back to the UK.<o:p></o:p>

The UK is set to announce the “green list” countries and those returning via the channel won’t be subject to quarantine or isolation arrangement. However, it is expected to go ahead from May 17, when the travel restrictions in England are eased.<o:p></o:p>

The return of 11 English players could change the selection of the team for their visit to New Zealand for two Tests.

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Eoin Morgan, Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali and Sam Billings were among the England contingent participating in the IPL 2021.<o:p></o:p>

An ECB statement on Tuesday read: "Following this morning's postponement of the Indian Premier League, we are in close contact with our players and staff in India as arrangements are put in place for them to return home safely.<o:p></o:p>

"The ECB understands the BCCI's decision to postpone the competition for the safety and wellbeing of those involved, and thanks the BCCI for its commitment to do everything in its powers to arrange for the secure and safe passage of all those taking part in the competition.<o:p></o:p>

“Our thoughts remain with the people of India during these challenging times."<o:p></o:p>

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are in touch with the BCCI and IPL officials, the UK government, and the individual players over the safe return of 11 England cricketers after the 14th edition of the T20 tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 cases across teams.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are in touch with the BCCI and IPL officials, the UK government, and the individual players over the safe return of 11 England cricketers after the 14th edition of the T20 tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 cases across teams. The BCCI was forced to suspend IPL 2021 indefinitely on Tuesday following positive cases at four of the eight franchises. The BCCI has committed to ensuring safe passage to return home for all involved in the lucrative T20 tournament. However, the players inside the IPL bubbles now face a four-day wait before they are permitted to travel and must submit more negative COVID-19 reports. The English players are set to face significant obstacles on their way back. The UK government regulation insists on a 10-day hotel quarantine for those returning from India whereas the UAE is not accepting flights from India. ALSO READ: BCCI set to incur losses of over USD 217 million after IPL 2021 postponement The ECB is not expected to arrange a charter flight, however, conversations are set to take place over the possibility of players laying over in “green list” countries before returning back to the UK. The UK is set to announce the “green list” countries and those returning via the channel won’t be subject to quarantine or isolation arrangement. However, it is expected to go ahead from May 17, when the travel restrictions in England are eased. The return of 11 English players could change the selection of the team for their visit to New Zealand for two Tests. ALSO READ: Cricket Australia and ACA won't seek exemptions for Australian players' return as IPL 2021 gets postponed Eoin Morgan, Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali and Sam Billings were among the England contingent participating in the IPL 2021. An ECB statement on Tuesday read: "Following this morning's postponement of the Indian Premier League, we are in close contact with our players and staff in India as arrangements are put in place for them to return home safely. "The ECB understands the BCCI's decision to postpone the competition for the safety and wellbeing of those involved, and thanks the BCCI for its commitment to do everything in its powers to arrange for the secure and safe passage of all those taking part in the competition. “Our thoughts remain with the people of India during these challenging times."

England players face travel obstacles after IPL 2021 postponement

England have said that their players participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 must make their own minds whether to carry playing the tournament as COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation. At least two franchises have been affected by the virus after KKR players – Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – and CSK staff – L Balaji and bus cleaner – tested positive for COVID-19.<o:p></o:p>

The T20 tournament headed into turmoil on Monday with the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore being postponed after positive results.<o:p></o:p>

However, the IPL 2021 will, in all likelihood, continue and ECB remains concrete with their decision to not withdraw any of the 11 English players in the lucrative tournament. <o:p></o:p>

Instead, the ECB has given an option to carry on with the IPL 2021 or quit and face 10 days in quarantine before they can return to their homeland. <o:p></o:p>

“We continue to monitor and communicate with our players and staff currently in India,” said an ECB spokesperson as quoted by DailyMail.<o:p></o:p>

“In terms of continued participation it will be a decision taken by each individual. We acknowledge these are challenging times and our thoughts are with the people of India.”<o:p></o:p>

Meanwhile, reports suggest that Chakaravarthy recently left KKR’s bubble in Ahmedabad via the IPL ‘green channel’ to have a shoulder scan and it is being assumed that the spinner contracted the virus there.<o:p></o:p>

The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, on Tuesday, is on as scheduled.<o:p></o:p>

There has been no indication of any of England's 11 – Morgan, Buttler, Sam and Tom Curran, Moeen, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Chris Jordan, Jason Roy and Dawid Malan – flying back before the end of the tournament on May 30

England have said that their players participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 must make their own minds whether to carry playing the tournament as COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation.

England have said that their players participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 must make their own minds whether to carry playing the tournament as COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation. At least two franchises have been affected by the virus after KKR players – Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – and CSK staff – L Balaji and bus cleaner – tested positive for COVID-19. The T20 tournament headed into turmoil on Monday with the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore being postponed after positive results. However, the IPL 2021 will, in all likelihood, continue and ECB remains concrete with their decision to not withdraw any of the 11 English players in the lucrative tournament. Instead, the ECB has given an option to carry on with the IPL 2021 or quit and face 10 days in quarantine before they can return to their homeland. “We continue to monitor and communicate with our players and staff currently in India,” said an ECB spokesperson as quoted by DailyMail. “In terms of continued participation it will be a decision taken by each individual. We acknowledge these are challenging times and our thoughts are with the people of India.” Meanwhile, reports suggest that Chakaravarthy recently left KKR’s bubble in Ahmedabad via the IPL ‘green channel’ to have a shoulder scan and it is being assumed that the spinner contracted the virus there. The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, on Tuesday, is on as scheduled. There has been no indication of any of England's 11 – Morgan, Buttler, Sam and Tom Curran, Moeen, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Chris Jordan, Jason Roy and Dawid Malan – flying back before the end of the tournament on May 30

IPL 2021: England players given choice to quit or carry on playing - Report