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IPL 2025 Prepares for Restart Amid Foreign Player Uncertainty

As the league resumes on May 17 following a ceasefire, franchises grapple with overseas player absences and temporary replacements.

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Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Delhi Capitals v Lucknow Super Giants - ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India - March 24, 2025 Delhi Capitals' Jake Fraser-McGurk walks back to pavilion after losing his wicket, caught by Lucknow Super Giants' Ayush Badoni off the bowling of Shardul Thakur REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
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Overview

  • The IPL 2025 season will resume on May 17 in Bengaluru after a week-long suspension caused by India-Pakistan hostilities.
  • Key overseas players, including Jake Fraser-McGurk and Jamie Overton, have confirmed their unavailability due to personal reasons and international commitments.
  • Franchises are utilizing the IPL's new temporary replacement policy to address gaps in their squads caused by player absences.
  • South African players selected for the World Test Championship final must depart by May 26, while West Indies players will remain available for the playoffs.
  • Uncertainty persists over the availability of several Australian and English players due to overlapping international fixtures, impacting team lineups for the season's conclusion.