Punjab Kings face setback as Josh Inglis and Marco Jansen likely to miss IPL 2025 remainder due to WTC Commitments

Punjab Kings will soon resume their training at their new base in Jaipur from Thursday. The franchise is currently waiting for a response from their key overseas players, Three PBKS players have confirmed their availability for the season, including Xavier Bartlett, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Mitchell Owen. However, the team is waiting for a response from  Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, and Aaron Hardie. Jansen and Josh Inglish have been named in the squads of Africa and Australia for the WTC Final from June 11, which indicates that the duo can miss the remainder of the IPL due to commitments to national duties.

Despite all overseas players returning to their homes, the Punjab Kings coaching staff, including head coach Ricky Ponting and assistants Brad Haddin and James Hopes, have remained in India. The franchise has instructed players and support staff to regroup within the next two days, reported ESPN.

PBKS will begin their training on Thursday at Jaipur, their new base for the remainder of the IPL and then they will play their next games against RR, DC and MI in Jaipur after the resumption of the IPL 2025. Sitting third on the table with 15 points after 11 games, PBKS is now left with three league stage matches and winning any one of them will make the team qualify for the playoffs of the 2025 season.

PBKS 2025 New IPL Schedule

Punjab Kings will play their suspended match against Delhi Capitals on 24 May at Jaipur. The earlier fixture between the teams was suspended midway at the HPCA ground due to increasing border tensions. The IPL 2025 will resume after a one-week suspension due to a ceasefire between the two nations. A revised schedule includes 13 league matches and 4 playoffs. Group games will be held in Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, while playoff venues are yet to be confirmed. Playoffs begin on May 29 and end with the final on June 3.