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.

Cricket South Africa denied NOC to players who are part of the World Test Championship squad. The players are requested to leave India by May 27 and join the squad in the UK on May 30 as they are set to play a warm-up game against Zimbabwe ahead of the marquee match.