5 star players who will miss start of IPL 2025
AFP
Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
The Rs 12.50 crore pacer is nursing a hip injury, putting his participation in IPL 2025 in jeopardy
Hardik Pandya (MI)
The Mumbai skipper will miss the opener against CSK due to a one-match suspension for slow over rate in IPL 2024’s final group match
Mayank Yadav (LSG)
The Rs 11 crore pacer is set to miss the first half of IPL 2025 due to a lumbar stress injury; currently recovering at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence
Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
The Aussie all-rounder, bought for Rs 3.40 crore, is doubtful for IPL 2025’s start due to a lingering lower back issue
Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
Retained for Rs 18 crore, Bumrah is recovering from a lower back injury and will reportedly miss the first two weeks of IPL 2025