Thereโs always something buzzing in the world of cricket news. In this detailed report, youโll find all the latest updates surrounding the IPL 2025. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended on May 12 due to escalating tension between India and Pakistan. However, the latest update confirms that IPL 2.0 will resume on May 17, 2025.
Fans will now witness the excitement of IPL once again. You’ll get to know who is playing in the tournament, which teams will benefit or lose from the reshuffling, and which players are staying or leaving. According to the new schedule, the IPL final will be held on June 3, 2025.
The temporary suspension was caused by the political unrest between India and Pakistan. But now, the revised IPL schedule has been officially released. Reports suggest that many international players have opted out of IPL 2025, affecting team compositions significantly.
Foreign Players Exit, Teams in Search of Replacements
As several overseas players have withdrawn, franchises are now on the hunt for suitable replacements. Interestingly, some foreign players will participate only until the playoffs and will not continue further. Meanwhile, a few players have completely pulled out of IPL 2025, while others have recently joined due to the tournament’s resumption.
The playoff race is expected to be intense. Sunil Narine and Andre Russell have rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), strengthening their side significantly.
In the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp, Romario Shepherd, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell have been added. However, Jacob Bethell will not be available for the playoff matches.
Star bowler Mitchell Starc has decided not to play for Delhi Capitals, and Jack Fraser-McGurk has also withdrawn from the tournament.
National Duties Impacting Team Strength
A player from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has also opted out, possibly affecting the team’s chances of reaching the playoffs. The World Test Championship (WTC) Final is scheduled for June 11, 2025, leading several Australian and South African players to prioritize national duties over IPL.
As the tournament resumes, it will be interesting to see how the absence of key players influences team performance and the overall dynamics of the matches.
Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 updates by visiting the official IPL page on iplt20.com or follow live scores and player stats at ESPNcricinfo.
