Mayank to Bumrah: Complete list of injured players and their replacements

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is just around the corner, and many teams are awaiting updates on their key players. While Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are awaiting confirmation on pace sensation Mayank Yadav's fitness, Mumbai Indians (MI) are fretting over the availability of Jasprit Bumrah.

As the cricketing world gears up for another exhilarating chapter of T20 brilliance, the battlefield has already seen its first casualties—not on the field, but off it.

 

In a dramatic turn of events, a slew of key players have withdrawn from the tournament despite BCCI rule in place of banning the player, leaving franchises scrambling for last-minute reinforcements. Be it injuries or personal choices, their absence will cast a shadow over the league.  

 

 

Here’s a look at the notable stars who won’t be taking the field in IPL 2025—and the warriors chosen to replace them. 

 

Player name: Jasprit Bumrah

Team: Mumbai Indians  Role: Fast Bowler 

India lynchpin Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action since suffering a back spasm during the India vs Australia Test in Sydney earlier this year. The 31-year-old pacer missed the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which India won, and there is still no clarity on his fitness.

 

Although various media reports suggest that India's pace spearhead might strengthen Mumbai Indians' bowling arsenal by mid-April, his absence throughout IPL 2025 cannot be ruled out, given India's tour of England immediately after the conclusion of the showpiece event, which ends on May 25. 

Replacement: Ye to be named 

Jasprit Bumrah bowling stats in IPL
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	133	3053	3714	165	5/10	22.51	7.3	18.5	2	2
2024	13	311	336	20	5/21	16.8	6.48	15.55	0	1
2022	14	320	383	15	5/10	25.53	7.18	21.33	0	1
2021	14	330	410	21	3/36	19.52	7.45	15.71	0	0
2020	15	360	404	27	4/14	14.96	6.73	13.33	2	0
2019	16	370	409	19	3/20	21.52	6.63	19.47	0	0
2018	14	324	372	17	3/15	21.88	6.88	19.05	0	0
2017	16	356	439	20	3/7	21.95	7.39	17.8	0	0
2016	14	312	406	15	3/13	27.06	7.8	20.8	0	0
2015	4	90	184	3	1/38	61.33	12.26	30	0	0
2014	11	238	301	5	2/22	60.2	7.58	47.6	0	0
2013	2	42	70	3	3/32	23.33	10	14	0	0

 

Player name: Mayank Yadav

IPL team: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Role: Fast bowler

 

India's fastest bowler, Mayank Yadav, was the talk of the town in IPL 2024 and earned a national call-up on the back of his performances. However, the 22-year-old has struggled with fitness, primarily due to the extreme pace at which he bowls, leading to frequent injuries.

 

Currently, he is under the watchful eyes of experts at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. In a positive development for new Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant and fans, Mayank recently shared an Instagram story showing himself bowling in the nets at the NCA. It is expected that he might be available after the mid-season. However, LSG mentor Zaheer Khan previously clarified that Mayank would only play in the IPL if he is 150 per cent fit, not just 100 per cent. 

 

Notably, Shardul Thakur and Shivam Mavi have been seen bowling in LSG's nets. One of them could be a potential replacement for Mayank if he fails to recover in time. 

Replacement: Not named yet.

 

Mayank IPL stats

 

Mayank Yadav bowling stats in IPL
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	4	73	85	7	3/14	12.14	6.99	10.43	0	0
2024	4	73	85	7	3/14	12.14	6.99	10.43	0	0

Player name: Umran Malik

IPL 2025 team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Role: Fast bowler

 

A nightmare for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)—just a week before the tournament, their fiery pacer Umran Malik was struck by injury, ruling him out of IPL 2025. Acquired for Rs 75 lakh, Malik’s express pace was expected to be a key weapon in KKR’s arsenal.

 

But in the face of adversity, KKR has turned to Chetan Sakariya, a left-arm seamer with a knack for swinging the new ball. Can he rise to the occasion and seize his moment under the floodlights? Time will tell.

 

Replacement: Chetan Sakariya. 

 

Umrah Malik bowling stats in IPL
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	26	493	772	29	5/25	26.62	9.4	17	1	1
2024	1	6	15	0	0/15	-	15	-	0	0
2023	8	120	217	5	2/32	43.4	10.85	24	0	0
2022	14	295	444	22	5/25	20.18	9.03	13.41	1	1
2021	3	72	96	2	1/21	48	8	36	0	0

 

Chetan Sakariya bowling stats in IPL
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	19	426	599	20	3/31	29.95	8.44	21.3	0	0
2023	2	48	89	3	2/53	29.67	11.13	16	0	0
2022	3	66	84	3	2/23	28	7.64	22	0	0
2021	14	312	426	14	3/31	30.42	8.19	22.28	0	0

 

Player name: Harry Brook

IPL team: Delhi Capitals

Role: Batter

 

England’s stylish middle-order batter, Harry Brook, made a bold call—opting out of IPL 2025 to focus on his international commitments. But in doing so, he walked straight into the league’s ironclad regulations. The IPL Governing Council’s two-year ban rule has now cast him out until 2027, a price paid for prioritising national duty over franchise cricket.

 

Brook, who fetched Rs 6.25 crore from Delhi Capitals, had already skipped IPL 2024. Now, the Capitals find themselves in a tight spot, forced to scout for a replacement who can fill the void left by this explosive batter.

 

Replacement: Yet to be named. 

Harry Brook cricketing Career stats
Format	M	Inn	Runs	BF	HS	Avg	SR	NO	4s	6s	50	100	200
Test	24	40	2281	2581	317	58.49	88.38	1	246	37	10	8	1
ODI	26	26	816	810	110	34	100.75	2	79	28	5	1	0
T20	44	37	798	546	81	28.5	146.16	9	65	34	4	0	0
IPL	11	11	190	154	100	21.11	123.38	2	23	4	0	1	0

 

Player name: Brydon Carse

IPL 2025 team: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Role: All rounder

 

The Sunrisers Hyderabad camp was hit hard when England’s Brydon Carse was ruled out due to a toe injury sustained during England’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Australia. Bought for Rs 1 crore at last year’s auction, Carse’s all-round abilities were expected to bolster SRH’s firepower.

 

However, SRH wasted no time and swiftly roped in South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for Rs. 75 lakh, hoping he can step in and deliver under pressure.

 

Replacement: Wiaan Mulder.

 

Player name: Lizaad Williams

IPL 2025 team: Mumbai Indians

Role: Fast Bowler

 

Another setback struck the IPL when Mumbai Indians’ South African quick Lizaad Williams was ruled out due to injury. Williams, who was snapped up for Rs 75 lakh, had been gearing up to unleash his raw pace, but medical concerns have put his IPL dreams on hold.

 

Enter Corbin Bosch, a talented pacer who previously served as a net bowler for Rajasthan Royals. Now, with Mumbai’s blue and gold jersey on his back, Bosch has the chance to prove his mettle on the grandest stage of them all.

 

Replacement: Corbin Bosch.

 

Player name: Allah Ghazanfar

IPL team: Mumbai Indians

Role: Fast bowler

 

A promising young Afghan spinner, Allah Ghazanfar, saw his IPL aspirations dashed even before they began. An untimely injury ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy has ruled him out of the season, a major blow for the Mumbai, who secured his services for a massive Rs 4.80 crore.

 

But the show must go on. Stepping in is none other than Mujeeb Ur Rahman, a seasoned campaigner with IPL experience, who arrives for Rs 2 crore. Having previously represented Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Hyderabad , Mujeeb’s cunning off-spin and mystery deliveries might just be the X-factor Mumbai needs.

 

Replacement: Mujeeb Ur Rahman. 

Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowling stats in IPL
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	19	434	592	19	3/27	31.16	8.18	22.84	0	0
2021	1	24	29	2	2/29	14.5	7.25	12	0	0
2020	2	48	83	0	0/39	-	10.37	-	0	0
2019	5	114	191	3	2/31	63.66	10.05	38	0	0
2018	11	248	289	14	3/27	20.64	6.99	17.71	0	0

   

 

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