The IPL 2025 is scheduled to start from Bangalore again from May 17. The first match of this tournament will be played between RCB and KKR when it resumed. The IPL 2025 was postponed on 9 May due to the increasing dispute between India and Pakistan.
At the same time, 6 venue will be played in the tournament in Bangalore, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. After the announcement of the resumption, the focus of the franchise is now in order to re -organize and reconstruct its training programs keeping in mind the availability of players. At the same time, there is still doubt on the availability of foreign players.
Currently, Jose Butler of Gujarat Titans, Jacob Bethel of RCB and Will Jacks of Mumbai Indians are part of England’s white-ball team for the domestic series against West Indies. The ODI series starts from May 29 and the three are expected to be out of the IPL 2025 playoffs. Their teams are in good condition to stay in the top 4 and make it to the playoffs.
At the same time, Afghanistan spinner Mujib ur Rehman will be available for his last 3 matches for Mumbai Indians. Mujib ur Rehman, who played only one match so far this season, arrived in Mumbai from Kabul on Tuesday 13 May. The top -order batsman of Lucknow Super Giants will also return Matthew Breetzke. Both reached New Delhi on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Dushmanta Chamera is ready to join Delhi Capitals again.
Update on foreign players in IPL 2025
- Australia’s Josh Hazlewood is unlikely to be available for RCB. RCB is currently at number two in the points table.
- Liam Livingstone, Lungi Engidi and Nuwan Tushara are also part of RCB. They should return. RCB is almost certain to reach the IPL playoffs.
- Pat Cummins of Australia, Travis Head is to return to SRH. However, his team has already been out of the IPL playoff race.
- Australia’s Mitchell Starc and Jake-Fresher-Macagark are the part of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. But his return is also suspicious. DC remains in the playoff race.
- Kagiso Rabada and Gerald are available for Gujarat Titans for South Africa. GT is on top of the Poights Table in IPL 2025.
- Australian Marcus Stoinis and Josh are part of Punjab Kings in English IPL 2025. His joining PBKS is doubtful. He is almost certain to reach the playoffs.
- New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra is part of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. His return has not been confirmed. However, his team has already been out of the IPL playoff race.
