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south africa cricket has announced its lineup ICC Champions Trophy 2025scheduled to occur in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates. The team is made up of experienced players and fresh talent aiming to mount a serious challenge for this prestigious championship. However, the news also highlights the absence of some prominent South African cricketers who will be showcasing their skills in the tournament. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Proteas cricketers have been performing well in the IPL, making them highly sought-after players in the tournament. However, some of these stars were not included in South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad. Factors such as injuries, lack of international experience and personal commitment have led to their exclusion.
South African players to play in IPL 2025 but not represent their country in Champions Trophy
1. Faf du Plessis (Delhi Capitals)
former south africa captain Fife du PlessisKnown for his leadership and hitting prowess, will play for delhi capitals Played in IPL 2025 after being purchased for INR 2 Crores. Du Plessis, who last played an ODI in June 2019, prioritized franchise cricket over international matches, resulting in him being left out of the Champions Trophy squad.
2. Gerald Coetzee (Gujarat Titans)
fast bowler Gerald Coetzeebuyer gujarat titan Worth Rs 240 crore, he was absent from the Champions Trophy squad due to an ongoing groin injury. The 24-year-old has been out since the Test series against South Africa Sri LankaThere is still uncertainty about whether he can return to the national team.
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3. Donovan Ferreira (Delhi Capitals)
wicketkeeper batsman Donovan FerreiraThe player, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh, is yet to make his ODI debut. Despite his potential, South African selectors overlooked him for the Champions Trophy, citing his lack of experience on the international stage.
4. Quinton de Kock (Kolkata Knight Riders)
wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kockwho joined Kolkata Knight Riders With a net worth of INR 6.3 billion, he remains a high-profile absentee. De Kock retired from Test cricket in 2021 to focus on the limited-overs format, but has not featured for South Africa since the 2024 T20 World Cup. Uncertainty over his ability to take on international duty led to his exclusion.
5. Matthew Britzker (Lucknow Supergiants)
top batsman Matthew Bretzkebuyer Lucknow Super Giants Worth INR 75 Lakhs, is another name missing from the Champions Trophy line-up. Breetzke, 26, is yet to make his ODI debut and the selectors did not opt to include him due to his limited exposure in international cricket.
6. Lizard Williams (Mumbai Indians)
Right arm medium pacemaker Lizard Williamsfrom which he earned INR 7.5 million mumbai indiansalso absent from the championship trophy lineup. Although the 31-year-old is part of South Africa’s ODI squad for 2024, injury issues have kept him sidelined and his recovery timetable is uncertain.
7. Quina Mapaka (Rajasthan Royals)
18-year-old left-arm fast bowler you are catsbuyer rajasthan royals Worth Rs 150 crore, he has performed well in domestic cricket but lacks overseas experience. Despite Mafaka’s talent, he was left out of the Champions Trophy squad due to his lack of experience in international cricket.
