IPL 2025: 3 players who can replace Kagiso Rabada in GT’s squad

Gujarat Titans star bowler Kagiso Rabada has left the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 and reportedly flew back to his nation due to some personal reasons. The team has not revealed his absence reason and did not further specify the duration of his return.

The star seamer was seen in action in the first two matches in the cash-rich league, picking up two wickets. However, his absence needs to be resolved very soon. Speaking about the same subject, given below are the three players who can potentially replace him.

1. Alzarri Joseph

The West Indies bowler seems to be a great option who can replace Kagiso Rabada in the IPL 2025. Joseph was part of the Gujarat Titans camp in the IPL 2022 and IPL 2023, and his experience with the team alongside familiar pitch conditions seems to be the biggest advantage of getting him in the squad. In addition, the Antigua-born star had a stellar stint with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2019.

2. Mustafizur Rahman

The left-arm pacer is another option who can be placed in the GT squad in the absence of the South African bowler. The star pacer has always been seen excelling in the power plays and death overs, and his ability to pick up the wickets at the crucial juncture makes him a strong candidate. He was a part of CSK in IPL 2023 and IPL 2024, and his experience in the Indian conditions makes him a strong choice.

3. Umesh Yadav

The star seamer has a lot of IPL experience, and despite that, he remained unsold in the IPL 2025 mega-auction. Yadav has always been one of the death-over specialists who has posed a big threat to the opponent’s batting lineup in the matches. GT, who has been seen struggling with a lot of bowling issues, might end up giving a call to the Indian player to fill the temporary slot if they fail to fill the overseas player in their squad.

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