Britain Cricket - England Nets - Kia Oval - 10/8/16 England's Joe Root during nets Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic
(Reuters) - England batsman Joe Root will not be available to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) this year as he is eager to spend time at home with his newborn son, the 26-year-old has said.
One of the most sought-after batsmen of his era, Root has been reportedly been contacted by several franchises of the Twenty20 league beginning on Apr. 5.
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