Cricket South Africa has claimed that the team for the World Test Championship final will commence training from June 3. This gives a green light for 8 of the players who are a part of IPL 2025 to play for their teams in the playoffs. After being suspended for a week, IPL 2025 will resume on May 17, with the final set to be played on June 3.
SA stars to be available for IPL 2025 playoffs?
As per the Sydney Morning Herald, CSA director Enoch Nkwe clarified that the team will resume training for the WTC final on June 3. He said that the matter is being discussed by the higher ups, adding that their focus was on preparation for the clash against Australia.
“Correction – the squad will resume training for the game on June 3rd. The matter is being discussed higher up than me. At ground level, we are focusing on preps for the WTC final,” Nkwe said.
Earlier, Nkwe had said that while it was a player’s indvidual decision if they want to continue playing in IPL after May 25, the team is firm on sticking to its original plan when it comes to preparations for the WTC final.
“But one thing we’ve made it clear, and we are finalising that with IPL and BCCI, is sticking to our original plan when it comes to the WTC preparations. Obviously, with May 26 being the latest for the Test guys to come back.“
South African players in IPL 2025 & WTC Final 2025
Mumbai Indians: Corbin Bosch and Ryan Rickelton
Gujarat Titans: Kagiso Rabada
Delhi Capitals: Tristan Stubbs
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram
Punjab Kings: Marco Jansen
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Lungi Ngidi
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Wiaan Mulder
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