IPL 2025: Full list of players who got injured or pulled out

On March 22, the IPL 2025 begins with the reigning champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) playing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

As supporters prepare to support their favorite teams, it's crucial to remember that some organizations will be missing key players for the duration of the tournament, and others are anticipated to miss the first few games. 

The complete list of players that will not be participating in this year's IPL, along with any replacements, is as follows:

Full list of players who got injured or pulled out of IPL 2025:

Harry Brook (Delhi Capitals)

English batsman Harry Brook will miss IPL 2025 to rest and fulfill his national responsibilities. The tournament's Governing Council banned him for two years after he opted out of last year's IPL as well. Delhi Capitals purchased him for Rs 6.25 crore.

Brydon Carse (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Brydon Carse, an all-rounder, suffered a toe injury during the ICC Champions Trophy match between England and Australia. Sunrisers Hyderabad purchased Carse for Rs 1 crore during the auctions and has replaced him with Wiaan Mulder. SRH paid Rs 75 lakh for Mulder.

Lizaad Williams (Mumbai Indians)

Lizaad Williams, a South African fast bowler, has been ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to a knee injury. The Mumbai Indians have signed Corbin Bosch as his replacement. Bosch has been part of the IPL before as a net bowler for Rajasthan Royals but is yet to make his debut as a player in the league.

Allah Ghazanfar (Mumbai Indians)

The Mumbai Indians paid Rs 4.8 crore for Afghanistan's ace leg spinner Allah Ghazanfar, but he will miss the competition owing to a spine ailment. He is being replaced by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who was purchased for Rs 2 crore.

Umran Malik (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Pacer Umran Malik is out of the IPL due to injury, and Chetan Sakariya will take his place. Sakariya is recovering from an injury, having last played in a Ranji Trophy match for Saurashtra in February 2024.

Players Likely To Miss Start Of IPL:

Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians)

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to miss the first few rounds of IPL 2025 matches for the Mumbai Indians since he is currently healing from a lower back injury that has kept him out since January.

Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Pat Cummins, Australia's World Cup-winning captain, is now recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He also missed the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the prior Sri Lanka tour because of injuries.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Josh Hazlewood, an Australian pacer, is rehabilitating from a hip ailment and will most likely miss the first few games of the RCB season. RCB's task is to manage his workload effectively so that he can play for the balance of the season. He was the most prized Australian player at the auction, fetching Rs 12.5 crore.  

Lockie Ferguson (Punjab Kings)

Lockie Ferguson, a New Zealand fast bowler, injured his hamstring while playing in the UAE's International League T20 (ILT20). It eliminated him from the Champions Trophy, and he is expected to miss some time in the IPL 2025 as well.

Mayank Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Mayank Yadav will miss the first half of the IPL 2025 while recovering from a lumbar stress injury. He is in rehabilitation and has begun bowling at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

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