England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler is reportedly on the verge of receiving a significant four-year contract offer from his Indian Premier League team, Rajasthan Royals, a news report has claimed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Since 2018 Buttler has been an integral part of the Royals and has a remarkable record for the franchise, with five centuries and 18 fifties in 71 matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also plays for Paarl Royals, the team owned by Rajasthan in South Africa's SA20 league, which was launched earlier this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The exact value is unknown, but it would be worth millions of pounds each year given his earning capacity in the competition, according to the British newspaper, The Telegraph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The report also said that the offer to Buttler is yet to be formally tabled, and it is unclear whether the T20 World Cup-winning captain intends to accept the deal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The growing prominence of T20 leagues, particularly the IPL, is placing mounting pressure on international cricket. Franchises are increasingly seeking to secure players for extended periods by offering them longer-term contracts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier reports were surrounding that Jofra Archer was in negotiations with Mumbai Indians about a deal that would require permission from his franchise to play for England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In response to the increasing influence of franchises, the England Cricket Board (ECB) is actively exploring strategies to maintain a certain level of control over their players. One option being considered is the implementation of multi-year central contracts, which would provide greater stability and oversight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n