But former skipper Kevin Pietersen believes if the England players stand together they will play in the tournament. "It's going to be v interesting to watch how the ECB handle this issue around not allowing its best players to play IPL if it's rescheduled. If they stand together, they'll play IPL," Pietersen tweeted. It’s going to be v interesting to watch how the ECB handle this issue around not allowing it’s best players to play IPL, if it’s rescheduled. Moreover, India and England are slated to lock horns in the five-match Test series in the UK this year.

Source: dna May 12, 2021 09:45 UTC