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Overseas players leaving IPL has become the buzz among fans and franchises alike. With the tournament on hold, most overseas stars are flying back home. And while there’s hope that IPL resumes in May, overseas players leaving IPL creates a real concern. Teams, including Cricket Army followers, are left unsure whether their international heroes will return if the league restarts.
💬 What’s Going On?
As per reports, IPL franchises will disband this weekend, and about 62 international players are heading out of India. The IPL was paused unexpectedly, and while BCCI is keen to wrap things up in May, nothing’s guaranteed. If the league goes past May 25—the original date of the final—many top players may not be available.
📅 International Commitments Stack Up
A key reason? The World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa kicks off on June 11. So players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen may not stick around if IPL runs late.
Here’s a quick look:
| Player | National Team | Likely Conflict |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia | WTC Final |
| Pat Cummins | Australia | WTC Final |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | WTC Final |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | WTC Final |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | ODI Series |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | ODI Series |
🌍 More Tours = More Problems
It gets trickier. The West Indies tour of Ireland and England starts in late May. Players like Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford have already been called up. Meanwhile, the ODI series against Ireland begins May 21—before IPL even ends.
So yeah, BCCI’s trying to make it work. They’re eyeing Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai as hubs to complete the last 17 matches. But let’s be real—player safety and global commitments might throw a wrench in those plans.
📣 Final Whistle?
While there’s optimism in the air, teams like Cricket Army are bracing for anything. Will our favorite stars return? Maybe. But as always, international cricket waits for no one. Until then, keep the jersey ready—you never know when the next match drops!
Stay tuned with Cricket Army for updates, team predictions, and what comes next in this dramatic IPL season!
