IPL Playoffs or WTC Final? South Africa’s Stars May Have to Choose

South Africa orders cricketers to prioritise final against Australia over IPL

South Africa will order their players out of the IPL more than two weeks before the World Test Championship final, as Australia's biggest stars weigh up their options.

IPL Playoffs or WTC Final? South Africa’s Stars May Have to Choose

As the IPL playoffs loom, South Africa’s top players might miss out on crucial matches to focus on the WTC final. Can CSA and BCCI come to an agreement?

Cricket South Africa Wants Players Back From IPL 2025 On May 26; Holds Up to Original NOC Agreement Despite Break Due to India-Pakistan Tensions | 🏏 LatestLY

The BCCI has finally announced the revised schedule of the IPL 2025 starting from May 17 and the final is set to be played on June 03. The IPL final was initially set to be played on May 25. The sudden postponement has pushed the availability of the overseas players under uncertainty 🏏 Cricket South Africa Wants Players Back From IPL 2025 On May 26; Holds Up to Original NOC Agreement Despite Break Due to India-Pakistan Tensions.

South Africa prioritises WTC Final; Markram, Rabada, Jansen among others to exit IPL by May 25

Cricket South Africa has clarified that all their players will be back in the country by May 25, so that it allows them plenty of time to prepare for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Due to the rising tension in various border areas, the BCCI officials were forced to suspend the tournament midway. After a ceasefire was announced, the governing council announced revised dates, with the final taking place on June 3, nine …

CSA to make call on Klaasen contract

CSA director of national teams and high performance Enoch Nkwe says a decision on Heinrich Klaasen’s national contract will be made “sometime this month”. KHUNULOGO MPOLOKENG reports. The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman was not among the 20 Proteas players contracted for the 2025-26 season. Klaasen is reportedly hesitant to sign with CSA as he wants the freedom to play in the world’s four biggest T20 leagues – the IPL, the SA20, The Hundred (in…

Test Final Must Trump IPL, Says South Africa Coach Shukri Conrad

Coach Shukri Conrad said on Tuesday that South Africa's players must prioritise the World Test Championship final over the closing, Test Final Must Trump IPL, Says South Africa Coach Shukri Conrad.