IPL 2025 resumes on May 17 with key player replacements. Major foreign stars exit due to international duties as teams like RCB, CSK, and GT reveal last-minute changes ahead of playoffs.
Suspense Builds as IPL 2025 Restarts
IPL 28 is back with a bang but I guess not the one they could expect. The sport is coming back from a nine-day ban due to Indo-Pak tension, resuming on May 17. Fans are excited for the remaining 17 games but the problem to both parties is a different one – getting international stars on the field.
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Star Players Exit, New Faces Enter
With a lot of foreign players going back for international reasons, franchises have been busy finding someone to fill the void in these positions. Gujarat Titans has announced Jos Buttler will play only till the league stage, and from 26 May, Kusal Mendis will replace the Englishman. One of these swaps could be the deciding factor in GTs playoff fate.
Punjab Kings on the other hand got a setback as fast bowler Lockie Ferguson got injured and ruled out for use in IPL due to hamstring strain. They brought in ₹2 crores from NZ fast bowler Kyle Jamieson as cover for their whitecap replacement hoping it can work effectively.
Lucknow Super Giants are yet another set to shuffle. Indian pacer Mayank Yadav (injury) is back in the Rising Man vs WI team, causing Kiwi speedster William O’Rourke to be brought in as the crucial final stages he may add value.
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Uncertainty Shadows Other Teams
Not all squads have confirmed replacements, but the heat is rising. Like already Chennai Superkings are out of playoff contemplation so they may decide not to play their better players ie Sam Curran, Rachi ravindra. Similarly, the Royal Challengers Bangalore are unsure if Jacob Bethell will be fit.
Though nothing has been confirmed, there will certainly be issues for Delhi Capitals without Mitchell Starc at the T20 international level. There were also murmurs about the exit of Marco Jansen from Punjab Kings and Aiden Markram not being available for LSG.
With IPL 2025 gearing up, these last-minute changes could be the difference between the top and the not-so lucky ones. With plans unfolding and the pressure brewing, fans shall see dramatic twists in every match to come.
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