
In view of the increasing tension between India and Pakistan, IPL 2025 was canceled for a week. After which foreign players returned to their country. Now the IPL is again starting from 17 May. During this time many players are returning for the tournament, while many players have refused to come.

Cricket South Africa has ordered its players to return before 26 May. The players who are part of the World Test Championship team may not come back. However, players who are not part of the Test Championship final team can come to play the tournament.

Among the players from South Africa, Kagiso Rabada and Jerald are Koetzi, who are part of the Gujarat Titans team. At the same time, Marco Janson is a part of Punjab Kings, while Lungi Angidi is playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. Ryan Ricelton and Corbin Bosch are part of Mumbai Indians and Triston Stabs Delhi Capitals. Even if these players come back, they will return before 26.

At the same time, Cricket Australia has said that it will support the decision of its players. Now the players are dependent on what they want to do. According to reports, Pat Cummins and Travis Head Sunrisers are going to join the Hyderabad team. While Mitchell Starc hardly joins the Delhi team, Jack Fraser McGark is not returning.

At the same time, Punjab Kings team players Marcus Stoinis and Josh English hardly returned to play IPL. Rashid Khan, Sherfen Rutherford and Karim Janat are ready to come to India. Sunil Naren, Andre Russell, Rowman Powell, and Enark Northern will also join their respective teams. While Rachin Ravindra of Chennai Super Kings is probably not coming back.

Hyderabad Management has reported that there is no notice of Henriqu Klassen, Ishaan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis and Vian Mulder at present. Xavier Bartlett, Ajmatullah Omrajai and Mitchell Oven are also coming back to play. England players Jose Butler, Jacob Bethle, Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone will return to play the ODI series by 30 May.
Published at: 14 May 2025 05:32 PM (IST)