Sam Curran and Jofra Archer in IPL (Source: AP Photos)
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have been handed massive blows ahead of the resumption of IPL 2025. Jofra Archer, the English pacer has injured himself again and thus he would not join RR, while Sam Curran has decided to not return back to India with his team CSK already out of the playoffs race. The confirmation of the news is through a report of Cricbuzz.
Suspense Over Availability Of Phil Salt For RCB
The report states that other English players like Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone are returning back to India. However, they are likely to miss the playoff stage due to national commitments. Also, there is no clarity on the availability of RCB opener, Phil Salt and KKR all-rounder Moeen Ali.
As far as Jofra Archer is concerned, injury has hampered his plans to return back to India. RR are not likely to ask for a temporary replacement with only two games remaining just like CSK who have decided to not rope in any new player in place of Sam Curran.
"It is not a case of not being willing because we are out of reckoning for playoffs. He is nurturing an injury and we are prioritizing his fitness," RR official told Cricbuzz.
The IPL 2025 was suspended on May 9 for a week due to tensions between India and Pakistan. The ceasefire between the two countries, eased down the tensions, and now the IPL is all set to resume on May 17 with final postponed to June 3.
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