ESPNcricinfo has confirmed that Cricket South Africa (CSA) has concluded negotiations with the IPL about the early release of these players, given the importance of the WTC final,

South African paceman Lungi Ngidi has returned for the Indian Premier League's final phase and several of his compatriots are likely to follow even though it may limit their preparations for next month's World Test Championship final against Australia.

Cricklet South Africa's Head of national teams Enoch Nkwe told Independent Media that as things stand the Proteas Test players will leave India from 26 May as CEO is in talks with BCCI/IPL.