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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
WTC-bound South African players to miss play-offs after BCCI asks teams to release them by May 26
The BCCI has directed IPL franchises to release eight South African players by May 26 for WTC preparations, impacting playoff availability. West Indies players, however, will remain available for the entire tournament. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: The BCCI on Thursday instructed the IPL franchises to release eight WTC-bound South African players latest by May 26, making them unavailable for the play-offs. In an advisory to teams, the BCCI also informed that the West Indies players will be available for the remainder of the tournament which was suspended last week due to the India-Pakistan military the ceasefire announcement, it was decided to resume the IPL from May 17 with the final pushed back to June 3 from May 25, clashing with international commitments of players from South Africa, England and the West an unforeseen situation, the BCCI had tough negotiations with foreign boards including CSA over player availability but the governing body from South Africa has not relented in light of the WTC final against Australia beginning at Lord's on June is worth mentioning all six teams in South Africa's flagship T20 league are owned by IPL Africa are supposed to assemble in the UK on May 31 while the play-offs begin on May 29, and the date also marks the start of England's home white-ball series against the West Indies."The South African players must return to South Africa at the latest by Monday, May 26. West Indies players will be available throughout the tournament," BCCI conveyed to teams in an official absence of eight South African players including Tristan Stubbs (DC), Wiaan Mulder (SRH), Kagiso Rabada (GT), Corbin Bosch (MI), Ryan Rickelton (MI), Marco Jansen (PBKS), Lungi Ngidi (RCB), Aiden Markram (LSG) may adversely impact the teams which are in the race for has released Mulder early as they are already eliminated and in all likelihood Markram too could be freed after the league stage with LSG unlikely to make the Jansen has made a big impact for Punjab Kings and the same stays true for MI opener Ryan Rickelton. Stubbs is an important member of Delhi Capitals and so is speedster Kagiso Rabada for Gujarat will also miss the services of in-form Jos Buttler who is set to miss the play-offs for England duty.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
No WTC final-bound South Africans in IPL playoffs, West Indies boost for teams: Report
In a major setback for several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, South African players selected for the World Test Championship (WTC) final will not be available for the IPL 2025 play-offs. According to news agency PTI, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has instructed franchises to release eight South African players by 26 IPL 2025 season, which is set to resume after a one-week suspension due to cross-border tensions, was initially set to conclude on 25 May. However, the final has been rescheduled to 3 June, with the play-offs starting on 29 May — just two days after the league stage BCCI had been in talks with overseas cricket boards to ensure the availability of players for the play-offs and final. However, Cricket South Africa (CSA) held firm on its stance, requiring WTC-bound players to return home by 26 May. "The South African players must return to South Africa at the latest by Monday, 26 May," the BCCI informed franchises in an official communication, according to contrast, the BCCI confirmed that West Indies players will be available for the remainder of the tournament — a boost for several teams in the business end of the South African players, including Tristan Stubbs (DC), Wiaan Mulder (SRH), Kagiso Rabada (GT), Corbin Bosch (MI), Ryan Rickelton (MI), Marco Jansen (PBKS), Lungi Ngidi (RCB), Aiden Markram (LSG), will not be available for the play-offs stages. advertisementWhile SunRisers Hyderabad are already out of play-off contention, the absence of these key players could significantly impact the hopes of Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Africa will play in the WTC final for the first time in their history, facing defending champions Australia at The Oval in London from 11 to 15 June. Their 15-man squad was announced on Wednesday, as they aim to end their long-standing global title players selected for the upcoming white-ball series from 29 May to 10 June will also be unavailable for the IPL play-offs. Jos Buttler will be available for Gujarat Titans' final three league matches but will miss the knockouts if the franchise qualifies. Rajasthan Royals will be without Jofra Archer for the remainder of the overseas players had already departed India after the IPL was temporarily halted due to escalating cross-border tensions following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 tourists dead. The 8 May match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off mid-way amid the and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire on May 10, halting the hostilities that had ensued since India destroyed nine terror camps deep inside Pakistan, killing 100 terrorists, in Operation Sindoor. The ceasefire came after India pounded 11 military sites and airbases in Pakistan after it launched a series of drone and missile attacks on border updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
BCCI Give Major Instruction To IPL Franchises On Overseas Players' Availability, 7 Teams To Be Affected
The BCCI on Thursday instructed the IPL franchises to release eight WTC-bound South African players latest by May 26, making them unavailable for the play-offs. In an advisory to teams, the BCCI also informed that the West Indies players will be available for the remainder of the tournament which was suspended last week due to the India-Pakistan military conflict. Following the ceasefire announcement, it was decided to resume the IPL from May 17 with the final pushed back to June 3 from May 25, clashing with international commitments of players from South Africa, England and the West Indies. Facing an unforeseen situation, the BCCI had tough negotiations with foreign boards including CSA over player availability but the governing body from South Africa has not relented in light of the WTC final against Australia beginning at Lord's on June 11. It is worth mentioning all six teams in South Africa's flagship T20 league are owned by IPL franchises. South Africa are supposed to assemble in the UK on May 31 while the play-offs begin on May 29, and the date also marks the start of England's home white-ball series against the West Indies. "The South African players must return to South Africa at the latest by Monday, May 26. West Indies players will be available throughout the tournament," BCCI conveyed to teams in an official communication. The absence of eight South African players including Tristan Stubbs (DC), Wiaan Mulder (SRH), Kagiso Rabada (GT), Corbin Bosch (MI), Ryan Rickelton (MI), Marco Jansen (PBKS), Lungi Ngidi (RCB), Aiden Markram (LSG) may adversely impact the teams which are in the race for play-offs. SRH has released Mulder early as they are already eliminated and in all likelihood Markram too could be freed after the league stage with LSG unlikely to make the play-offs. But Jansen has made a big impact for Punjab Kings and the same stays true for MI opener Ryan Rickelton. Stubbs is an important member of Delhi Capitals and so is speedster Kagiso Rabada for Gujarat Titans. Titans will also miss the services of in-form Jos Buttler who is set to miss the play-offs for England duty.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
WTC-bound SA players to miss play-offs after BCCI asks teams to release them by May 26
New Delhi, The BCCI on Thursday instructed the IPL franchises to release eight WTC-bound South African players latest by May 26, making them unavailable for the play-offs. In an advisory to teams, the BCCI also informed that the West Indies players will be available for the remainder of the tournament which was suspended last week due to the India-Pakistan military conflict. Following the ceasefire announcement, it was decided to resume the IPL from May 17 with the final pushed back to June 3 from May 25, clashing with international commitments of players from South Africa, England and the West Indies. Facing an unforeseen situation, the BCCI had tough negotiations with foreign boards including CSA over player availability but the governing body from South Africa has not relented in light of the WTC final against Australia beginning at Lord's on June 11. It is worth mentioning all six teams in South Africa's flagship T20 league are owned by IPL franchises. South Africa are supposed to assemble in the UK on May 31 while the play-offs begin on May 29, and the date also marks the start of England's home white-ball series against the West Indies. "The South African players must return to South Africa at the latest by Monday, . West Indies players will be available throughout the tournament," BCCI conveyed to teams in an official communication. The absence of eight South African players including Tristan Stubbs , Wiaan Mulder , Kagiso Rabada , Corbin Bosch , Ryan Rickelton , Marco Jansen , Lungi Ngidi , Aiden Markram may adversely impact the teams which are in the race for play-offs. SRH has released Mulder early as they are already eliminated and in all likelihood Markram too could be freed after the league stage with LSG unlikely to make the play-offs. But Jansen has made a big impact for Punjab Kings and the same stays true for MI opener Ryan Rickelton. Stubbs is an important member of Delhi Capitals and so is speedster Kagiso Rabada for Gujarat Titans. Titans will also miss the services of in-form Jos Buttler who is set to miss the play-offs for England duty.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
RCB, GT, MI, PBKS' playoffs chances at risk as BCCI leaves IPL franchises in a muddle with resumption move
The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to resume from May 17 onwards, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, the fresh schedule of resumption left franchises in a muddle over the availability of foreign stars, not only due to the lingering safety concerns in the wake of India-Pakistan military hostilities, but also due to clash with international fixtures. IPL 2025 was suspended on May 9 due to an India-Pakistan military showdown, triggered by the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, south Kashmir. A day after its suspension, a ceasefire between the two countries was announced, paving the way for IPL's resumption. BCCI officially announced on Monday that IPL will be back on May 17. However, the window for the league was pushed back with the date of the final shifted from May 25 to June 3. This could result in most franchises losing out on their foreign players, with the World Test Championship final scheduled on June 11, while England have a three-match ODI series to play against the West Indies. Even though the BCCI has reportedly ramped up pressure on overseas cricket boards to make their players available for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season, pressure now falls on Cricket South Africa, who will want their players back home to gear up for the WTC final against Australia at the Lord's early next month. South Africa have as many as eight players participating in the IPL 2025, seven of whom have been picked in the WTC squad, which was announced on Tuesday, and six of them are part of teams which are still in the race to make the playoffs. Mumbai Indians have Corbin Bosch, Gujarat Titans have Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs in Delhi Capitals, Aiden Markram in Lucknow Super Giants, Marco Jansen in Punjab Kings and Lungi Ngidi in RCB. All these sides are still in contention to make the playoffs with the likes of top-ranked Gujarat and second-placed Bengaluru needing just a win to secure the berth, while Mumbai and Punjab are next in line. CSA has yet to officially confirm if any of their players will return to the IPL or how long the WTC-bound players will afford to stay in India for the IPL. However, it has been indicated that the Test team will assemble on May 31 in England. "It is an individual decision, obviously, to return or to play or continue. But one thing we've made it clear, and we are finalising that with IPL and BCCI, is sticking to our original plan when it comes to the WTC preparations. Obviously, with May 26 being the latest for the Test guys to come back," Enoch Nkwe, CSA's director of national teams, said. Australia also announced their squad earlier with the likes of Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood and Josh Inglis part of IPL. Cummins and Head have committed to return to India for the rest of the IPL, although their franchise SRH are already out of the race to make the playoffs, and only have three more games in hand. On the other hand, Starc, who has been the primary fast bowler for Delhi Capitals, made it clear he won't return for the final bit of the season, while Hazelwood is still nursing an injury and hence is ruled out. Punjab Kings' Inglis, meanwhile, is unlike to come back owing to safety concerns. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler of Gujarat and Jacob Bethell of RCB and Mumbai's Will Jacks have been picked in England's ODI squad for the three-match series against West Indies that starts on May 29. The England Cricket Board admitted that they have yet to address the availability issue for the IPL although each of these players were given an NOC for the original dates. "No Objection Certificates have been granted based on the original IPL dates, so we'll need to review any potential extensions, particularly in relation to any clash with the final white-ball squad," an ECB spokesperson said on Tuesday.
