IPL 2023: Top Players to Miss the Tournament and Their Impact on Teams

 

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is just around the corner, and fans all around the world are eagerly waiting for the tournament to begin. IPL 2023 is one of the most awaited cricket tournaments, and it is set to kick-start on March 31 in Gujarat. However, the tournament will be missing some of its top players due to various reasons.

The most significant blow to the Mumbai Indians would be the absence of their ace bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah is yet to recover from his back injury and has been ruled out of the IPL 2023. This would not only be a huge blow to the Mumbai Indians but also to the Indian cricket team, as Bumrah is a vital member of the team.

The Delhi Capitals will also miss their explosive batsman and captain, Rishabh Pant, who is most likely to miss out on the majority of the IPL 2023 after he met with a terrible car accident in December last year. The vacant captaincy position is likely to go to Australia’s star opener, David Warner.

Another significant name missing from the IPL 2023 is the Australian captain, Pat Cummins, who has withdrawn from the tournament due to a busy international schedule. Cummins is currently at home, caring for his ailing mother, and will miss the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Team India as well. Similarly, Steve Smith, another Australian star batter, has made up his mind to miss out on the IPL 2023.

Rajasthan Royals will miss their pacer Prasidh Krishna in the IPL 2023 edition after he was ruled out of action with a lumbar stress fracture that will require surgery.

Apart from these top players who are confirmed to miss the IPL 2023, there are some other players who may skip some part of the tournament. For example, England Test captain Ben Stokes, who will play for CSK in IPL 2023, has already said that he will partially miss the league to prepare for the Ashes 2023, which starts in mid-June. Similarly, all-rounder Sam Curran and Jos Buttler may also skip some part of the league to ensure they get enough rest and game time before the Ashes.

Jofra Archer is another player who might become a source of contention between the Mumbai Indians and the England Cricket Board (ECB). MI paid an astronomical price for Archer a year ago, knowing he was not fully fit and would not be available for the IPL 2022. However, Archer will be crucial to England's success in the Ashes, and the ECB will undoubtedly ensure that the pacer gets some rest before the Ashes.

In conclusion, IPL 2023 is set to be an exciting tournament, but it will be missing some of its top players due to various reasons. Fans will undoubtedly miss watching these players in action, but the tournament is still expected to be highly competitive and entertaining. Let's hope for a successful and injury-free IPL 2023.