
IPL 2025 Restart Update: Returning Players and Replacements
As IPL 2025 resumes, here's a team-by-team update on returning players, absentees, and replacements.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell have rejoined the squad.
- Romario Shepherd is back in the squad after being instrumental in the team's home win over CSK.
Delhi Capitals
- Mustafizur Rahman has been signed as a replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk, but is awaiting a No Objection Certificate from the BCB.
Kolkata Knight Riders
- All players and staff have reached Bengaluru, except for Rovman Powell and Moeen Ali, who are absent due to medical reasons.
Punjab Kings
- Kyle Jamieson has been signed as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson, who is ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury.
- Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, and Jos Inglis have not confirmed their participation, but may return after their first game.
Lucknow Super Giants
- William O'Rourke has been signed as an injury replacement for Mayank Yadav.
- Travis Head and Pat Cummins will fly directly to Lucknow ahead of the SRH game.
Rajasthan Royals
- Jofra Archer will not rejoin the squad for their final two games.
Chennai Super Kings
- Sam Curran and Jamie Overton will not return to feature in the team's final two games.
- The team will not seek any temporary replacements.