IPL 2021 Phase 2 in UAE: 10 big players who are likely to remain unavailable for IPL 2021:The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced to complete the remaining matches of the IPL 2021 season in U.A.E considering the monsoon season in India in the months of September-October this year. But, the availability of foreign players remains a big headache for the Cricket Board. This is because a number of international players are likely to remain unavailable due to international commitments. As a result, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan players might give IPL 2021 Phase 2 a miss.
IPL 2021 Phase 2 in UAE: 10 big players who are likely to miss remainder of IPL 2021
Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)
Rajasthan Royals openers Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are unlikely to be available for the remainder of IPL 2021. Jos Buttler had played a key role for RR in IPL Phase 2 as RR were placed sixth in the points table. He had scored 254 runs in the first 7 matches, including a century.
Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians)
MI could miss the services of New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult. He has been phenomenal with the ball since his arrival at the club and played a key role in winning multiple IPL trophies. Trent Boult had taken 8 wickets in IPL 2021 Phase 1.
Ben Stokes (Rajasthan Royals)
Allrounder Ben Stokes, who is a key player for RR, was ruled out due to a finger injury in IPL 2021 Phase 1. His absence will continue to hurt Sanju Samson-led IPL franchise.
Eoin Morgan (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Since Eoin Morgan is the leader of the England and KKR team, his absence could lead to big trouble for his franchise. The squad lacks players who could step up the role with Dinesh Karthik leaving the top job during IPL 2020.
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Moeen Ali (Chennai Super Kings)
CSK’s new recruit Moeen Ali who was phenomenal for the MS Dhoni’s squad may also miss the remainder of IPL. This could hurt CSK as they had found a good player who can play at No.3 and assist in the bowling department. He scored 206 runs and took 5 wickets in IPL 2021 Phase 1 for the Men in Yellow.
IPL 2021 Phase 2: 10 big players who are likely to miss remainder of IPL 2021
Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
SRH team management could be in a fix after removing David Warner from the captaincy role. Their newly-appointed skipper Kane Williamson might also be unavailable for IPL 2021 Phase 2. This is because New Zealand will be playing a 3-match ODI and T20 series against Pakistan in UAE.
Kyle Jamieson (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
RCB’s costliest bowler in the IPL 2021, Kyle Jamieson is also likely to miss the IPL 2021 Phase 2. He had produced decent numbers (9 wickets ) for Virat Kohli-led franchise as the team went on to win 5 out of first 7 matches.
Shakib Al Hasan (Kolkata Knight Riders)
KKR allrounder Shakib Al Hasan might be unavailable for IPL Phase 2. This is because England will tour Bangladesh during the specified period. He could have led the KKR lineup owing to his experience at the international level.
Mustafizur Rahman (Rajasthan Royals)
The Bangladesh lead pacer might opt for national duty at home instead of playing in the IPL. He is a key player in the Rajasthan Royals squad and his absence could further deteriorate RR’s bowling. He took as many as 8 wickets in 7 matches for RR in the first phase of IPL 2021.
Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
SRH, who are struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2021 Points table, might also miss the services of Afghanistan spin hero. He is a key player of the Orange army and most economical bowler in IPL history. With 10 wickets in 7 matches, Khan was the leading wicket-taker for SRH in IPL 2021 at a staggering economy of 6.14
Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals)
England pacer Jofra Archer is also likely to miss the IPL Phase 2. He is currently undergoing a rehabilitation period and has already confirmed that his main focus is the T20 World Cup and Ashes.
Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Opening batsman Jonny Bairstow could also miss the IPL Phase 2. He had amassed as many as 248 runs for SRH at an impressive average of 41+ while other players struggled during phase 1.
Note: England players will be touring Bangladesh while New Zealand and Afghanistan will play limited-overs series against Pakistan.
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