Mayank Yadav ruled out of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans announce Jos Buttler’s exit and replacements

IPL 2025 set to resume from May 17th

One of the biggest blows this season comes from Lucknow Super Giants, who have confirmed that pacer Mayank Yadav is out for the remainder of the tournament due to a back injury. The news is especially disappointing for Indian fans, as Mayank had only recently made a comeback after a long injury break.After being sidelined for almost a month in IPL 2025 due to a back problem, the Mayank returned to action on April 27 but could only play two games before the injury resurfaced.

Mayank Yadav ruled out of IPL 2025

New Zealand pacer William O’Rourke has been brought in as a replacement of Mayank Yadav. He was purchased for INR 3 crore.

William O’Rourke has replaced Mayank Yadav.

Lucknow Super Giants are currently in seventh place on the IPL 2025 points table with 10 points in 11 matches. LSG will be facing Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 19th on Monday at the Ekhana cricket Stadium.

LSG are currently in seventh place on the IPL points table.

Gujarat Titans are facing a different challenge with player availability, as Jos Buttler is scheduled to leave for national duty on May 26, right after their final league match against Chennai Super Kings.

Jos Buttler to leave GT after final league game

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has been signed as a like-for-like replacement for Jos Buttler at a price of INR 75 lakh. He will join the Gujarat Titans squad starting May 26.

Kusal Mendis set to join Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans are currently at the top of the points table with 16 points from 11 games. They are just one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs.