Dream11 IPL 2020: Jos Buttler to miss Rajasthan's opening clash against Chennai

Jos Buttler will miss Rajasthan's opening game against three-time winners Chennai as English cricketer as he is still serving his mandatory quarantine period with his family following COVID-19 protocols. Buttler, who was a part of England's limited-overs series against Australia, arrived in Dubai on Thursday after conclusion of One Day International series.

'Unfortunately, I am going to miss first match': Jos Buttler

"I am really looking forward to Indian Premier League (IPL). Obviously, I h some cricket with England this summer which has been nice to get outside and play again. Exciting to see IPL getting started last night, Chennai getting a win. Sam Curran hitting a couple of sixes that was good to watch. I have been telling Tom (Curran) to hit more sixes for Royals than Sam does for Chennai," Buttler said during an Instagram live chat on Royals' handle.

"Unfortunately, I am going to miss first match because I am gonna be under my quarantine period as I am here with my family. It is great that Royals have allowed me to have my family here," he ded.

Rajasthan in IPL 2020

inaugural edition winners will kickstart ir campaign when y lock horns against  Chennai at Sharjah Cricket Stium, Sharjah on September 22. Rajasthan will be led by current top-ranked Test batsman Steve Smith. However, it has been reported that ace all-rounder Ben Stokes might miss first part of tournament due to personal issues.

Meanwhile, former champions would be hoping for a revival in ir fortunes after having unveiled ir official jersey as y have t succeeded in replicating same performance post inaugural edition in 2008 where Australian spin legend Shane Warne h led m to ir first and only triumph in cash-rich event.

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(With ANI Inputs)