Injuries and Suspensions: Key Players Set to Miss IPL 2025 Kickoff
As IPL 2025 kicks off, some big names will be missing from the action. Here's who won't be playing in the early matches!
With the IPL 2025 season set to begin on March 22, excitement is building. However, a few star players will be sitting out the opening matches due to injuries and suspensions. Here's a quick look at the key players expected to miss the start of the tournament:
- Mayank Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants) – Recovering from a lumbar injury, the young pacer will be sidelined for the first half.
- Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) – The ace bowler’s lower back issue will keep him out for the first couple of weeks.
- Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) – Suspended for the season opener due to a previous penalty.
- Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) – Back problems may prevent the Aussie all-rounder from playing early on.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – A hip injury leaves the pacer’s participation in doubt.