IPL 2025 is almost upon us. We are just seven nights and six days away from the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League. Ahead of the biggest T20 extravaganza, it is important to note that some players won’t be available right from the very first game for their franchise. Who are these players? Let’s find out below.
| Player Name | Team | One match ban for slow over-rate |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Hip injury |
| Anrich Nortje | Kolkata Knight Riders | Back injury |
| Hardik Pandya | Mumbai Indians | One match ban for slow over rate |
| Jacob Bethell | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Hamstring injury |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Mumbai Indians | Back injury |
| Mayank Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | Lumbar stress injury |
| Harry Brook | Delhi Capitals | Withdrawn from IPL 2025; focusing on England career |
| Umran Malik | Kolkata Knight Riders | Recovering from a hip injury |
| Pat Cummins | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ankle injury |
IPL 2025: Players With Injuries and other reasons set to miss a few games
Let’s break down all the names mentioned in the table above and discuss them in detail.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
The Australian right-arm pacer and RCB’s 12.5 Crores signee has been out of action since the first Border Gavaskar Trophy Test in December last year. Hazlewood joined the RCB setup on 15th March but is nursing a hip injury and there is no robust news on when he will be available to play.
Josh Hazlewood joined RCB for IPL 2025. pic.twitter.com/9XIanfjxjo
— Gaurav Cricket 𝕏 (@GauravCricket6) March 15, 2025
Anrich Nortje (KKR)
South African speedster and KKR’s 6.25 Crores signee Anrich Nortje is nursing a back injury that kept him out of action ever since the 2024 T20 World Cup in July. Although he has joined the KKR camp, he may not be rushed into the eleven before attaining full fitness.
Checked in at 150 kmph! 🚀 Nortje has arrived! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6nP0V7rWI3
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 11, 2025
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Hardik Pandya (MI)
The Mumbai Indians skipper will be missing only the opening game for his side slated to be played against Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk on 23rd March. Hardik will have to sit out as he will be serving a one-match ban for slow over rate, a penalty which he got bestowed during MI’s last game of the previous season.
Jacob Bethell (RCB)
English all-rounder Jacob Bethell suffered a hamstring injury during England’s 1st ODI against India in January this year. His injury kept him at bat during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Bethell has joined RCB’s camp, but we will have to see if he is available for selection right from the very first game.
Starboy Bethell is in ನಮ್ಮ 'uru, and we can't keep calm! 😍🌟
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 14, 2025
Welcome home, Jacob, for your bold new beginnings. Can't wait to see you light up Chinnaswamy! 🏟️❤️🔥#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #HomeComing #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/Y9V73QzqZL
Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
One of the biggest bowlers in the league, Jasprit Bumrah, is all set to miss the first few games for MI. The right-arm pacer sustained a back injury during India’s final Test in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The injury forced him to restrain from bowling in the second innings and since then the pacer has been out of action.
Mayank Yadav (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants’ 11 Crore retention Mayak Yadav is nursing a Lumbar stress injury. The pacer is currently in rehab at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and we hope he gets fit soon to bowl some snotters in the IPL 2025.
Harry Brook (DC)
English batter Harry Brook who was signed for INR 6.25 Crores in the IPL 2025 mega auctions, has withdrawn his name from this edition to focus on his England career. Brook had to pay a hefty penalty for this decision as under the new IPL guidelines, he is now banned from the league for the next 2 years. DC is yet to name a replacement for Brook.
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Umran Malik (KKR)
Kolkata Knight Riders’ INR 75 Lakh buy the Jammu Express Umran Malik might be missing a few games in the initial phase of the tournament. The express pacer is recovering from a hip injury in the NCA and there is no robust news on when Umran will be available for selection.
🚨| Umran Malik is preparing himself for #IPL2025! pic.twitter.com/qvuaBizxir
— Rokte Amar KKR (@Rokte_Amarr_KKR) March 15, 2025
Pat Cummins (SRH)
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s skipper Pat Cummins is suffering from an ankle injury. The seamer has been out of action ever since the Border Gavaskar Trophy in January and missed Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka and also the marquee ICC event, the Champions Trophy. Although he has made himself available for IPL 2025, it remains interesting to see if Cummins will start from the very first game or not.
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