Jos Buttler could invite stern actions from ICC for displaying “F**k it” on the top of his bat handle, highlighted during the second Test against Pakistan. The move, which was not pre-approved, was justified by the 27-year-old batsman as preserving his own instincts against the pressure of the game.

Jos Buttler, who followed his 67 at Lord’s with an unbeaten 80 in Leeds, has credited the confidence gained from IPL as the primary reason for his success in Tests. Buttler feels that IPL has helped him in discovering an uncomplicated approach to his batting, which he has implemented in Tests.

Mark Wood, who played just one match for Chennai Super Kings this IPL, ends his stint with the side to return home for preparation of the long England summer. Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, and Moeen Ali will also leave their respective teams after the group stages to prepare for the upcoming season.