The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been the talk of the town, with teams gearing up after assembling their squads in the IPL 2025 mega auction. All the teams look strong on paper, promising tough competition. However, a few players might miss the upcoming season for various reasons. Let’s look at three such players whose absence could be a major setback for their respective teams if they opt out of the league.
IPL 2025
3 foreign players who could miss IPL 2025
Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood is part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the upcoming season, having been bought for INR 12.50 crores. However, RCB might face a significant setback if the bowler chooses to opt out of the tournament to focus on preparing for the World Test Championship (WTC) final and to minimize the risk of injury by skipping the tournament.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada might also miss the IPL 2025 if South Africa’s cricket board asks him to focus on preparing for the WTC final. Since the WTC final is their priority and Rabada is a key player, they could request him to opt out of the IPL to ensure he is fully fit for the crucial match against Australia.
Mitchell Starc
Australian bowler Mitchell Starc will represent the Delhi Capitals (DC) after the franchise secured him for INR 11.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Starc has opted out of the tournament in the past to prioritize national duties, and if necessary, he might do so again this time to focus on the WTC final.