Captain Ben Stokes has decided to skip next year’s Indian Premier League, while former England bowler James Anderson has registered for the upcoming auction. Stokes will not be available for the 2026 competition due to new IPL rules, but Anderson, along with Jofra Archer, has put his name forward. Archer’s decision is notable as he aims to return to Test cricket and potentially feature in the 2025-26 Ashes, despite the IPL dates conflicting with the County Championship.
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