A face-off has erupted between the BCCI and Cricket South Africa over the availability of South African players for the remainder of the IPL. Cricket South Africa has directed several top players to return home by May 26 to prepare for the World Test Championship final starting June 11 in London. This condition was part of their original IPL contracts. However, with the tournament now extended till June 3, players whose franchises enter the knockouts are caught in the tussle. Unlike Australia, South Africa has made it clear that its players cannot stay beyond May 26, putting pressure on IPL teams. Watch The World Report for the latest updates.