IPL 2025: West Indies Players Confirmed for Full Season Amid ODI Series
West Indies Players Commit to IPL 2025
Excitement is building for IPL 2025 as West Indies players have confirmed their participation for the entire season, despite the overlapping ODI series against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) worked diligently behind the scenes, engaging with other cricket boards to secure the commitment of their star players for the crucial final stages of the tournament. This means that key players like Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, and Andre Russell will continue to represent their IPL teams without any last-minute withdrawals.
For fans of the Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, this news is a major boost. Cricket West Indies has officially announced that all their players will remain for the full duration of the IPL. Although England and West Indies are set to compete in six white-ball matches during the IPL playoffs, the West Indies players have made their priorities clear—they are fully dedicated to their franchises.
The Lucknow Super Giants are particularly thrilled, as Pooran's presence is crucial for their aspirations of making it to the top four. His involvement brings a glimmer of hope to the team. Additionally, Shamar Joseph, who has yet to play this season, is now available, adding to the excitement.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will also benefit from Romario Shepherd's continued presence, especially as he fills the gap left by Jacob Bethell and Phil Salt, who are on national duty. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders will retain both Andre Russell and Sunil Narine for the remainder of the season, although Rovman Powell will be sidelined due to injury.
The Rajasthan Royals will keep Shimron Hetmyer in their lineup, but they are unlikely to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Cricket West Indies has already announced its squad for the upcoming England-West Indies series, which includes three ODIs starting on May 29 in Birmingham, followed by matches in Cardiff and The Oval. The T20I series is scheduled from June 6 to June 10.