Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start from 22 March. The first match will be played between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). But some teams may face the absence of their important players.
Shock to Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians (Mi) may miss their star bowler Jaspreet Bumrah. Bumrah was injured during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and is still recovering. Apart from this, Hardik Pandya will also not be able to play in the first match because he is banned with a match.
Difficulties for other teams
Umran Malik has already been out for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Also, the fitness of Anarich Northern remains a matter of concern. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has doubts about the availability of Mitchell Marsh and Mayank Yadav. At the same time, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler Josh Hazlewood can also miss the initial match. Harry Brook of Delhi Capitals has withdrawn his name from IPL 2025, which has imposed a 2 -year ban on him. Under the new rules of IPL, if a player withdraws his name after being sold in the auction, he has to face a 2 -year ban from the tournament.
Teams and their absent players:
| Team | Suspicious player | Players out |
|---|---|---|
| Mi | Hardik Pandya (1 match ban), Jaspreet Bumrah | Allah Gajanfar, Lizard Williams |
| RCB | Josh Hazlewood | , |
| Lsg | Mitchell Marsh, Mayank Yadav | , |
| Gt | Zerald Koetzi | , |
| Srh | Pat Cummins | Bridan Cars |
| Pbks | Lucky Ferguson | , |
| Kkr | Umran Malik, Anarich Norther | , |
| CSK | , | , |
| Rr | , | , |
| Dc | , | Harry Brook (2 years ban) |
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