New Delhi, May 26 -- The Lucknow Super Giants have allowed Shardul Thakur to leave for England ahead of their final Indian Premier League game, as he prepares for India's tour to England.

The bowling all-rounder is part of the India 'A' squad, which will play three warmup matches before the first Test begins on June 20 at Headingley.

Thakur is also part of the final 18-man squad that will play the Test series and is expected to play a key role as the bowling all-rounder option.

"Yes, we have allowed Shardul to leave for the UK. It is about national duty and we always want our players to do well for India. Shardul has done well for us and we wish him well," a source close to the development confirmed in a report.

Thakur returned to the...