In one of the setbacks to IPL – Indian Premier League, English cricket chief Giles Clarke has warned England stars to participate in IPL He said that featuring in the Indian Premier League will jeopardise their international futures – and hopes of regaining the Ashes.England’s star names will not feature in the IPL as it clashes with the Test series against New Zealand, and Clarke does not expect coach Peter Moores to release players for the 2009 tournament.

Clarke, chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, said: “I couldn’t see anyone centrally contracted playing. I can’t see Peter Moores determining that he wishes to release him.”
This came after star cricketer Pietersen had said that players should be allowed to play IPL