The 2nd leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is over a month away, so cricket fans all over the world should have noted their calendars. The showpiece event will restart on September 19, with all remaining fixtures taking place in the UAE. The big tournament will be different for each side now that 29 of the 60 scheduled games have been completed. Here is Which Players Dropped Their Entries From IPL’s Second Leg.
Since some clubs are only a few victories away from making the playoffs, many others face a difficult task in defying expectations. As a result, it will be fascinating to observe how the rest of the competition plays off.
For the unfamiliar, this year’s IPL was set to take place in India in April and May. Unfortunately, due to the 2nd wave of the COVID outbreak, BCCI halted the tournament in the middle.
Nonetheless, the IPL 2021’s 2nd leg is approaching, and all eight teams will be busy completing their preparations and tactics. Certain clubs, in particular, have suffered significant setbacks before the season’s restart owing to player shortages. Many players dropped their entries for a variety of reasons, while others were forced out due to injury.
Which Players Dropped Their Entries From IPL’s Second Leg
Pat Cummins
Due to some personal reasons, the Kolkata Knight Riders quick withdrew his name from the competition. Cummins’ unavailability would bring down KKR’s prospects of succeeding in the league.
Jos Buttler
Due to the recent birth of his 2nd kid, the Rajasthan Royals dasher will miss the UAE leg.
Adam Zampa
The leg-spinner for Royal Challengers Bangalore will miss the IPL 2021 since he has been chosen in Australia’s T20 World Cup team. Days after the IPL concludes the worldwide competition will begin.
Kane Richardson
Kane Richardson, another Australian, also participates for RCB in the IPL. The fast bowler will not play in the Indian competition because he is also preparing for the T20 World Cup.
Riley Meredith
He will not participate for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2021 because of a side injury suffered by the young Australian quick.
Jhye Richardson
Jhye Richardson is also another Australian fast bowler who will miss the IPL 2021 2nd leg. Richardson, likewise Meredith, is a member of the PBKS team.
Daniel Sams
Daniel Sams, an Australian, has also withdrawn from the IPL 2021 season owing to mental health concerns. He is a member of the RCB, which is headed by Virat Kohli.
Finn Allen
RCB signed the New Zealand seamer earlier this season. Unfortunately, due to national obligations, he will not be able to participate in the UAE leg.
Jofra Archer
The England star has been out for a time due to a persistent elbow ailment. He will not be wearing the Rajasthan Royals shirt for the remainder of the season.
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