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Stokes warns players could quit England over strict IPL stance

BBC News · Jun 3, 2026, 2:52 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Jofra Archer (left) last played a Test for England in the Ashes defeat by Australia in Adelaide in December
  • Cricket Correspondent at Lord's Published22 minutes ago Captain Ben Stokes has warned that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.
  • Fast bowler Jofra Archer is missing the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's following his IPL stint and may not be ready to play in the second.

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Jofra Archer (left) last played a Test for England in the Ashes defeat by Australia in Adelaide in December

Cricket Correspondent at Lord's Published22 minutes ago Captain Ben Stokes has warned that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.

Fast bowler Jofra Archer is missing the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's following his IPL stint and may not be ready to play in the second.

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