Key Departures: Top Players Who Won't Feature in IPL 2024 Playoffs

The IPL 2024 playoffs have begun, but a few teams are stuck in a rut because they are missing key players. A few of international players have withdrawn from the competition to join their national teams as the T20 World Cup draws near. Here are a few of the best players that were left out of the pivotal postseason stages:

Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals):

The English opener Jos buttler was another major factor at the top of the order for the Royals. His furious batting and command will be notably missed now.

England Contingent:

Royal Challengers Bangalore also lost the important English players Reece Topley (fast bowler) and Will Jacks (aggressive batter) since their matches against Delhi Capitals.

Liam Livingstone (Punjab Kings):

Before the World Cup, the dynamic all-around player Liam Livingstone decided to cure a knee ailment in England, which left a gap in the Kings' batting and spin assault.

Phil Salt (KKR) Departure:

Phil Salt, an opener who has been a revelation for the team this season, may be leaving the Kolkata Knight Riders, however this has not been verified. Who scores 435 runs in 12 matches and leaving this week.

The impacted teams' aspirations of making the playoffs have been severely damaged by these departures. The success of their teams throughout the league stage was largely due to players like Buttler and Livingstone. To keep their momentum going in the intense playoffs, teams will now need to rely on their surviving players and find replacements for the departing stars.

It's a typical conflict between allegiance to the franchise and national duty. Fans will miss these celebrities in the IPL final, but their absence also makes the playoffs more intriguing.