David Willey set for IPL stint with Chennai Super Kings

The allrounder has agreed to join Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings, according to a statement on Yorkshire's website

David Willey has agreed to join Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings, according to a statement on Yorkshire's website.

The allrounder is said to have left Yorkshire's friendly match against Leicestershire in order to finalise terms with Chennai.

Willey will link up with fellow England team-mates Sam Billings and Mark Wood at the IPL outfit coached by Stephen Fleming.

He follows county team-mate Liam Plunkett, who has signed a deal with Delhi Daredevils, replacing the injured Kagiso Rabada.

Yorkshire’s director of cricket, Martyn Moxon, said: "We find ourselves in an impossible situation with these late replacement requests.

"At the moment, we are potentially looking at a situation where if we deny a player an opportunity, we will be left with someone who is not completely focused on playing for Yorkshire. This would be counter-productive. 

"There are now 12 English players in this year’s IPL, so the issue goes further than just here at Emerald Headingley.

"I will be chairing a meeting with other directors of cricket tomorrow at Edgbaston to discuss the future of the game. With the number of domestic T20 contracts available worldwide, it is important that we future-proof the County Championship.

"I will be calling for the introduction of a cut-off date, after which players will not be allowed to go to the IPL. Hopefully this can gain national approval and be supported by the ECB."