The commencement of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) is a few months away, and the anticipation is building. Ahead of the release of the retention list for the upcoming IPL, scheduled for 4:30 pm Bangladesh time, England all-rounder Ben Stokes had already decided to withdraw. Now, his compatriot and teammate Joe Root has also chosen the same path, as confirmed by Root's franchise, the Rajasthan Royals.