Player Replacement Rule in IPL 2025 – Explained

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to bring another thrilling season of cricket. However, before the tournament even begins, several teams have already made key player replacements due to injuries. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allows franchises to replace players if they suffer a season-ending injury or illness, ensuring teams remain competitive throughout the tournament.

This season, IPL 2025 player replacement rules have been updated, giving teams more flexibility in finding suitable replacements. The replacement process often sparks debates, with last-minute changes and legal complications sometimes coming into play. Let’s take a detailed look at the rules, eligibility criteria, impact on salary caps, and mid-season replacement policies for IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 Player Replacement Rules – Explained

BCCI has introduced key changes to the IPL 2025 player replacement rule, which states:

• A replacement can be made if a player suffers a season-ending injury or illness.
• The replacement window has been extended till the 12th league match of the season (earlier it was till the 7th match).
• The new player must be selected from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP).
• The replacement player’s contract cannot exceed the fee of the cricketer he is replacing.
• If recruited mid-season, the salary will be adjusted based on the number of remaining matches.
• If a replacement player’s contract is extended for the next season, his full salary will count towards the salary cap.
• Teams must ensure that their squad does not exceed 25 players after making replacements.

Impact Players Used in IPL 2025 of All Teams – Daily Update List

How Player Replacements Impact Salary Cap in IPL 2025

• No Impact on Salary Cap for the Current Season: A replacement player’s salary is not counted in the franchise’s salary cap for IPL 2025.
• Full Salary Cap Impact in the Next Season: If the replacement player is retained for the following season, their full salary will count towards the salary cap.
• Mid-Season Salary Adjustments: If a player is recruited after the season starts, his salary is calculated based on the number of matches left.

This rule ensures that teams can replace injured players without financial disadvantages while keeping their budgets intact for future seasons.

Mid-Season Player Replacement Rules in IPL 2025

Teams can replace a player mid-season if the following conditions are met:

• The player is injured before or during the team’s 12th league match.
• A BCCI-appointed doctor confirms that the player’s injury is season-ending.
• Once a player is replaced, he cannot rejoin the squad for the remainder of the season.
• If a player retires due to injury, the replacement can be introduced only at the end of the over in progress.
• If a franchise extends the contract of a replacement player, he will be treated as a regular squad member in the next season.

This ensures that teams can find suitable replacements while maintaining the integrity of the squad composition.

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Controversies & Legal Issues in IPL 2025 Replacements

The player replacement process has led to controversies in the past, and IPL 2025 is no different. One of the biggest issues involves Corbin Bosch, who was brought in as a replacement for Lizaad Williams in Mumbai Indians (MI). Reports suggest that Bosch violated his PSL contract, leading to possible legal action from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

This incident highlights the challenges franchises face while making last-minute squad changes, especially with players involved in multiple T20 leagues worldwide.

IPL 2025 Replacement Players List – All Teams

Here is the updated list of replacement players in IPL 2025 so far:

Team	Replaced Player	Reason	Replacement Player
KKR	Umran Malik	Injury	Chetan Sakariya
MI	Allah Ghazanfar	Back Injury	Mujeeb Ur Rahman
MI	Lizaad Williams	Knee Injury	Corbin Bosch
SRH	Brydon Carse	Toe Injury	Wiaan Mulder

As the tournament progresses, more teams might announce further player replacements.

FAQs on Player Replacement in IPL 2025

1. Can a team replace a player after IPL 2025 has started?

Yes, but only until the team’s 12th league match. After that, no replacements are allowed unless under exceptional circumstances.

2. Does the replacement player’s salary count in the team’s salary cap?

For IPL 2025, the replacement player’s salary does not count toward the team’s salary cap. However, if he is retained for the next season, it will be included.

3. Can a replacement player rejoin the squad if the original player recovers?

No, once a player is replaced, he cannot return to the squad for the remainder of the season.

4. Can an overseas player be replaced with an Indian player?

Yes, teams can replace an overseas player with an Indian player, but the total overseas player count cannot exceed four in the playing XI.

5. Where can teams find replacement players?

Replacement players must be selected from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP), which includes unsold players from the auction.