IPL set to allow franchises to sign temporary replacements for remainder of tournament

New Delhi : The Indian Premier League (IPL) will allow the franchises to sign temporary replacement players for the remainder of the 18th season. However, those players will remain ineligible for retention ahead of the next auction, according to ESPNcricinfo.

IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 after the BCCI announced a week-long suspension last Friday due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. On Monday, the Indian cricket board announced a new schedule and the IPL Trophy. (Picture: X/@IPL) According to the new dates, the tournament will conclude on June 3 instead of May 25.

Despite the revised dates, several overseas players are flying back to India to participate in the remainder of the tournament. At the same time, some have opted out, including Delhi Capitals opening batter Jake Fraser-McGurk and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Jamie Overton.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the IPL’s regulations allow teams to sign replacements in the event of illness or injury, provided it occurs during or before their 12th match of the season. However, the league took the call to change the rules, which have allowed franchises to sign temporary replacements for the rearranged season. (ANI)

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