Stokes, Woakes will skip Ireland ODIs to play 14 IPL games; Morgan to return

However, After fetching a record deal Rs 14.5 crore deal at the IPL acutions, England's richest cricketer Ben Stokes will now skip his country's two-match ODI series against Ireland as he will be available for the entire duration of 14 league matches of Rising Pune Supergiants. (Photo: @BCCI)

Mumbai Indians' dynamic batsman Jos Buttler, who impressed with a brilliant knock against Kings XI Punjab will remain with the Mumbai based franchise till end of group stages. (Photo: @BCCI)

while, Kolkata Knight Riders' Chris Woakes will also be available for entire league stage and will only return post May 14 (Photo: AFP)

Pacer Tymal Mills, who got Rs 12 crore from RCB will be available for the entire duration of the tournament. (Photo: BCCI)

England white ball skipper Eoin Morgan will return to national duty, leaving IPL mid-way after the April matches get over. His absence will be a big blow for Kings XI Punjab's top 4 ambitions. (Photo: AP)