The reigning champion Kolkata Knight Riders will play Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens on March 22 to kick off the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Numerous athletes have previously withdrawn from the competition before of time, citing personal or injury-related reasons.
HARRY BROOK (DELHI CAPITALS)
In order to focus on his duties for the national team, England batter Brook decided to withdraw from the 2025 Indian Premier League. Since the league’s governing council had established a rule that prohibited a player from participating in the league for two seasons if they were unavailable for reasons other than injury, he was subsequently excluded from the competition for two years. After missing the 2024 IPL season, the middle-order hitter was acquired by the Delhi Capitals for Rs. 6.25 crore.
BRYDON CARSE (SUNRISERS HYDERABAD)
After suffering a toe injury during England’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against Australia, Carse was declared out for the forthcoming season. Sunrisers Hyderabad purchased the all-round player in the auction last year for Rs. 1 crore, but he will not be able to fulfill his obligations. Wiaan Mulder, a South African who costs Rs. 75 lakh to join the team, has taken the 29-year-old’s position.
LIZAAD WILLIAMS (MUMBAI INDIANS)
Due to an injury, the South African fast bowler will not play in the forthcoming IPL season. The Mumbai Indians purchased him at auction for Rs. 75 lakh, while his countryman Corbin Bosch, a former net bowler for the Rajasthan Royals, has taken his spot in the team.
ALLAH GHAZANFAR (MUMBAI INDIANS)
Before the ICC Champions Trophy, the Afghan leg-spinner had an injury that would prevent him from playing in the 2025 Indian Premier League. The Mumbai Indians purchased him at auction for Rs. 4.80 crore, and fellow Afghan Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who will cost Rs. 2 crore to join the team, will take his position. Off-spinner Mujeeb has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings in 19 IPL games between 2018 and 2021.
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