The IPL 2025 season has seen significant changes in player availability and replacement rules due to a week-long suspension of the tournament and overlapping international commitments. Here are the latest updates:
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Rule Changes for Replacements
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allowed franchises to sign temporary replacement players for the remainder of IPL 2025, a departure from the usual rule that limited replacements to injuries or illnesses occurring before a team’s 12th game.
- These temporary replacements can be signed due to national commitments, personal reasons, or injuries/illnesses.
- Importantly, any player signed as a temporary replacement after the resumption will not be eligible for retention ahead of the next season. They must re-enter the auction pool for IPL 2026 if they wish to participate again.
- Replacements signed before the suspension remain eligible for retention.
Key Player Withdrawals and Replacements
- Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk has withdrawn for personal reasons and has been replaced by Mustafizur Rahman.
- Chennai Super Kings: Jamie Overton has opted out due to national duty.
- Punjab Kings: Kyle Jamieson replaces Lockie Ferguson, who is out with a hamstring injury.
- Gujarat Titans: Kusal Mendis will replace Jos Buttler, who is leaving for national duties after May 25.
- Lucknow Super Giants: William O’Rourke replaces Mayank Yadav, who is sidelined with a back injury.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Josh Hazlewood and Rajat Patidar are set to rejoin the squad, providing a boost as the league resumes.
Other Notable Updates
- Many foreign players, especially from Australia, South Africa, and England, are unavailable or uncertain for the playoffs due to international fixtures, prompting teams to seek replacements.
- The IPL resumes on May 17, 2025, and will conclude on June 3, 2025, with teams now able to sign replacements until the end of the tournament.
Summary Table of Recent Replacements
| Team | Player Out | Reason | Replacement | Replacement Details |
| Delhi Capitals | Jake Fraser-McGurk | Personal | Mustafizur Rahman | INR 6 Crore |
| Chennai Super Kings | Jamie Overton | National Duty | TBD | |
| Punjab Kings | Lockie Ferguson | Hamstring Injury | Kyle Jamieson | INR 2 Crore |
| Gujarat Titans | Jos Buttler (from May 26) | National Duty | Kusal Mendis | INR 75 Lakh |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Mayank Yadav | Back Injury | William O’Rourke | INR 3 Crore |
Important Note: ny temporary replacement signed after the resumption is not eligible for retention and must enter the IPL 2026 auction if they wish to continue in the league.
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These changes are designed to help franchises manage unprecedented player shortages and ensure a competitive finish to IPL 2025.
