IPL 2020: Jos Buttler travelled from UK to UAE in a different plane with his family

In a latest turn of developments surrounding IPL proceedings, Rajasthan Royals (RR) announced that star batsman Jos Buttler won’t be part of their opening game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). It came as a shocker for fans who knew that Australian and English players who flew from the UK, will need to quarantine for only 36 hours. The players were travelling from one bio-secure bubble to another and hence, needed a lesser isolation period.

However, an RR official cleared the air and stated that Buttler wasn’t the part of the bio-bubble that was created for players travelling from the UK, and therefore, he will have to undergo full quarantine of six days. It is expected that RR star will be the part of the second match in the IPL 2020.

“It is simple. Buttler came with his family, and he wasn’t part of the bubble created for the players who came in from the UK for the IPL. So, he will just do a six-day quarantine and then come in for the next game. He flew in a different plane than the others,” the official said as quoted by Yahoo Cricket.

Meanwhile, there are doubts over Ben Stokes‘ availability for the IPL. However, Jos Buttler himself has cleared that the all-rounder is taking time with his family and will join the team soon.

Hopefully (he will return), says Jos Buttler on Stokes

“Hopefully (he will return), I think Ben (Stokes) is taking some family time at the moment. Hopefully, he will be able to join us at some point in pink,” Jos Buttler stated. The wicket-keeper batsman is looking forward to opening innings for his franchise but is ready to adjust to playing at any position as per the team’s needs. “I like opening the batting in T20s, but of course, I am very happy to bat anywhere the captain and coach want me to play,” he concluded.

The Royals’ skipper Steve Smith, star bowler Jofra Archer and all-rounder Tom Curran are all available for selection for the opening match as they have undergone a proper quarantine. The RR are set to play their opening match against CSK, who have begun their campaign with a win.