News · 3 June 2026

Stokes warns England: Don't stop players choosing IPL

England could lose its top players, like Jofra Archer, to the Indian Premier League if it gets too strict about them joining. Captain Ben Stokes issued this warning because Archer is missing the first Test at Lord's after his IPL stint. Archer got a £1.2m deal for the 2025 IPL, and might still miss the second Test on June 17.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 June 2026 at 20:17

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