The Mumbai Indians could wear a major blow because two of their star players should miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. The versatile MI, Will Jacks and the ticket office, Ryan Rickelton would have been the players who would be ready to be engaged in international service and who are missing the playoffs, said a report in Espncricinfo. In the event that MI manages to go to the next stage, the team is without the two star players. Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson will replace them for the franchise, said the report. According to the revised calendar, the IPL 2025 qualifiers start on May 27 with the final match that would be played on June 3.
Jacks should miss the last stage of the 2025 IPL due to the England White-Ball series against the Antilles, from May 29. Meanwhile, Rickelton and Corbin Bosch should also miss the playoffs when May 27 asked members of his WTC final at the end of the nation.
The Mumbai Indians, led by Hhelik Pandya, are placed fourth on the point table with 14 points after winning seven of their 12 games.
The tournament was suspended last Thursday by the BCCI last Thursday due to cross -border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The 18th edition of the League will resume on May 17, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) confronted with the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.
The Mumbai Indians will play their next match on May 21 against the Capitals of Delhi led by Axar Patel at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
After the end of hostilities on Saturday, the BCCI had discussions with the Indian government and other stakeholders. On Monday, the cricket card published the updated calendar for the 17 remaining games.
Six cities – Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru – will welcome the 13 remaining championship games. However, the sites of the playoffs have not yet been finalized.
According to the new calendar, the qualifier 1 will be held on May 29, the eliminator on May 30 and June 2 on June 1. The IPL 2025 final will take place on June 3.
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