As IPL 2025 approaches, the excitement is building for the upcoming season set to begin on March 22, with 10 teams competing for the coveted title. However, Delhi Capitals have already faced a significant setback as Harry Brook has withdrawn from the league for the second consecutive year. DC had acquired Brook for ?6.25 crore during the auction, and his absence has left a major gap in their squad, affecting the team’s combination.

While Brook is facing sanctions and a potential two-year ban from participating in IPL auctions, this article will highlight three other high-profile players who might also follow in his footsteps and withdraw from IPL 2025 for personal reasons.

1. Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer, the talented English pacer, is another player who could miss IPL 2025 due to national commitments. Archer returns to the IPL after a one-year hiatus, having last played in 2023. Despite not registering for the IPL 2025 mega-auction initially, Archer sought permission from the ECB at the last moment to participate. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had initially hesitated, wanting Archer to focus on being fit for England's Test summer. However, due to a series of injuries to key bowlers like Mark Wood, the ECB might now reconsider and ask Archer to withdraw from the IPL to focus on England's crucial home series against India.

2. Adam Zampa
Another potential absentee from IPL 2025 is Australian spinner Adam Zampa, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the upcoming season. Zampa has a history of withdrawing from the IPL, as he did in 2024, citing personal reasons. He had previously mentioned that the draining 2023 season and the upcoming World Cup were key reasons behind his decision. With important series lined up for Australia after IPL, there is a strong chance Zampa could skip the IPL 2025 season to focus on national duties.

3. Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc, the left-arm pacer who returned to IPL in 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders and won the title, could also choose to skip IPL 2025. Starc has previously made decisions prioritizing his workload and national commitments, such as withdrawing from the Champions Trophy squad in 2023 for personal reasons. With key Test series ahead for Australia, including the WTC final and the Ashes series against England in November, Starc may opt to sit out IPL 2025 to focus on these important fixtures.

As the season approaches, these high-profile withdrawals could have significant implications for their respective teams in the IPL 2025.