IPL 2021: List of England players likely to feature in the UAE leg

#5 Sam Curran (Chennai Super Kings)

Sam Curran having a chat with his Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni. Pic: IPLT20.COM

The youngster claimed nine wickets in seven matches in the India leg of IPL 2021. The England all-rounder may have grabbed a king pair at Lord’s but CSK will be looking forward to Sam Curran rejoining the franchise in the UAE.

He has versatile skills with the willow and can bat anywhere in the batting order. With the ball, he has plenty of variations to trouble the best.

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#6 Liam Livingstone (Rajasthan Royals)

Liam Livingstone of Birmingham Phoenix plays a shot during The Hundred. Pic: Getty Images

England dasher Liam Livingstone pulled out of the first half of IPL 2021 citing bio-bubble fatigue. However, considering the brutal form he has displayed of late, they would want him back. He blasted a 42-ball ton in a T20I against Pakistan, the fastest-ever by an Englishman.

After yesterday's 10 sixes against the Northern Superchargers in his innings of 92* (40), we are also sure he can hit those from Dubai to Sharjah ✈️🏏💪🏻#dineshkarthik #liamlivingstone #t20worldcup #england pic.twitter.com/xd8265UfFi

— Sportskeeda India (@Sportskeeda) August 18, 2021

Livingstone has been in sensational form in The Hundred. Leading Birmingham Phoenix, he smashed 50 off 31 against Trent Rockets and 92 not out against 40 against Northern Superchargers to take them to the final.

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#7 Chris Jordan (Punjab Kings)

Chris Jordan has good all-round skills for the T20 format. Pic: IPLT20.COM

T20 specialist Chris Jordan played three matches for the Punjab Kings in India during IPL 2021. While he did not have much to do in the first half, he produced a sensational fielding effort to relay a catch near the boundary and dismiss Suryakumar Yadav. His athleticism makes him an added asset.

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#8 Tom Curran (Delhi Capitals)

Sam Curran and Tom Curran (right) of Oval Invincibles during The Hundred. Pic: Getty Images

England pacer Tom Curran had a forgettable first half in IPL 2021. He played two matches and was hammered for 75 runs at an economy rate of nearly 10. Curran had a decent run in The Hundred and will look to put up a better show in IPL 2021 in the UAE.

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#9 Dawid Malan (Punjab Kings)

Dawid Malan of Trent Rockets plays a shot during The Hundred. Pic: Getty Images

Dawid Malan, who has been named in England's squad for the third Test against India, played one game for PBKS in the first half of IPL 2021 and scored 26 runs. He will be seeking more opportunities in the UAE. Malan will be confident, having scored three fifties for Trent Rockets in The Hundred.

We've named our squad for the third LV= Insurance Test match.Welcome back @dmalan29 👋

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 18, 2021

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#10 Chris Woakes (Delhi Capitals)

Chris Woakes bowling for Delhi Capitals. Pic: IPLT20.COM

The England all-rounder is tending to a bruised heel. DC would be hoping he is available for the second half of IPL 2021. Chris Woakes was not picked for the first two Tests against India and was subsequently left out of the third Test as well. He claimed five wickets in three games during the India leg of IPL 2021.

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#11 Jason Roy (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Jason Roy of Oval Invincibles plays a shot during The Hundred. Pic: Getty Images

Swashbuckling opener Jason Roy did not get a chance to feature in the SRH playing XI during the first half of IPL 2021. He will be hoping for some games in the UAE. Roy displayed good form for Oval Invincibles in The Hundred, with a couple of cracking fifties.

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#12 Sam Billings (Delhi Capitals)

Sam Billings of Oval Invincibles bats during The Hundred. Pic: Getty Images

DC did not need wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings’ services in the first half of IPL 2021 with captain Rishabh Pant in charge. Billings has the ability to score quickly and played a couple of breezy knocks while leading Oval Invincibles in The Hundred. A handy cricketer to have in the mix.