England trio in Champions League

Paul Collingwood, batting in Delhi Daredevils livery, could return to India for the Twenty20 Champions League

Please note the following England player availability for the forthcoming Twenty20 Champions League to be played in India from October 8-22.

Paul Collingwood - will be available to Delhi Daredevils
Kevin Pietersen - will not be available to Royal Challengers Bangalore due to injury
Matt Prior - will not be available to Sussex following an agreement between ECB and Sussex CCC
Owais Shah - will be available to Delhi Daredevils
Luke Wright - will be available to Sussex

Hugh Morris, ECB managing director, said: "England representative players Paul Collingwood, Owais Shah and Luke Wright will be available to their respective clubs for the inaugural Champions League.

“Kevin Pietersen won't take part in the tournament due to the ongoing rehabilitation from his recent Achilles injury.

“We have agreed with Sussex CCC that considering Matt Prior's workload as an all-rounder across all forms of the game for England he would be best served to be rested during the Champions League.

“We'd like to thank Sussex for their continued support of the England team and we appreciate their understanding in making this decision.”