3 Star Players Who Will Miss the Start of IPL 2025
The Indian Premier League 2025 is just five days away, and players have been arriving at the team camps for their practice sessions. Ahead of this anticipated tournament, there are a few seasoned stars set to miss a couple of games in IPL 2025 due to injury concerns and other reasons. However, injuries and suspensions can impact team line-ups, so let’s look at 3 Star Players Who Will Miss the Start of IPL 2025.
1) Hardik Pandya
Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya will miss the opening match of IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings because of a suspension. This suspension comes after MI had a slow overrate in their last match of IPL 2024, resulting in a one-match ban for Pandya. Suryakumar Yadav, who has leadership experience, is expected to take over as captain during his absence. While Pandya’s leadership is important for MI, Yadav’s experience and calmness under pressure should help the team handle this situation.
2) Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah, a key bowler for Mumbai Indians, is still out due to a lower back injury he got during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He missed the series against England and the Champions Trophy, and the team is managing his workload carefully. Bumrah will likely rest longer before joining MI later in the tournament. His absence in the early part of IPL 2025 means MI will be without their leading fast bowler, who is vital in the final overs of a match.
3) Josh Hazlewood
RCB’s star fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, signed for ₹12.50 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, is also unavailable at the start of the season due to a hip injury. Hazlewood’s skills and experience in T20 cricket would have strengthened RCB’s bowling attack, but it is uncertain when he will participate. His absence raises concerns for RCB’s pace options, especially since they are missing a key international bowler.
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