As the IPL 2025 comes back into action on the 17th of May, franchises are at work on their foreign player selections. Some foreign players are returning, which will help their IPL squads, but due to injuries, lack of form, or playing for their country, some players will not be returning. Let’s explore who the international players returning are and who the players that will miss out are.
Gujarat Titans and Players signing with Them
Gujarat Titans will be strengthened with the addition of Jos Buttler and Gerald Coetzee, who have signed with the Titans before the IPL’s resumption. Buttler is returning along with the rest of their foreign players.
Buttler and Rutherford in a Tight Spot
The same problem is faced by Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford, who both have England’s ODI fixtures. Their participation in the ODI fixtures will affect the matches played and in hand for the gargantuan multiple-headed creature called “Gujarat Franchise”.
Gujarat Titans Still On Top
Gujarat Titans still seems to be on a winning streak. They have 16 points in IPL with 3 matches to go, and the first one is a critical one against Delhi Capitals on 18th May. Their form seems to help in securing a playoff spot.
KKR’s Must-Win Matches Ahead
KKR faces a do-or-die situation. So, with major clashes against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they have their task cut out: win both and stay afloat in the playoff chase.
Aussies Return to Sunrisers Hyderabad
Healthier at home? A coronavirus cluster at a British military base in Germany meant that a NATO ceremony ended after fewer than two hours, tin rattling in Spain hit a happy note, and France’s “spaghetti boys” are casualties of the country’s work-from-home law. Even as Sunrisers Hyderabad have nothing more to play for, their star Australians — Pat Cummins and Travis Head — have decided to come for the rest of the season. The condition of the rest of their unit overseas remains unknown.
Punjab Kings Eye Playoff Spot
Punjab Kings have these three additions to their squad as they look to remain in the playoff mix. The squad is back at practice in Jaipur, motivated to end well.
Final Thoughts
Now that the tournament is restarting, the overseas players might be the game changers for their teams.
