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In a colossal for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the veteran National Cricket team of England Moeen ali And the player of the National Cricket team of the Indies Star West, Rovman Powell, has refused to return to the IPL 2025.
On Thursday, May 15, the true reason for the refusal of Moeen Ali and Rovman Powell was officially revealed to participate in the final part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
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KKR fighting at IPL 2025
The champions defending, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), have struggled to offer a good performance in the continued season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Prior to the 2025 mega auction, they managed to retain a main group of players for the next three years, but did not get rope at the services of the ‘Captain’ Shreyas Iyer, Obrador Phil Salt i Pacter Mitchell Starc.
The absence of the duo abroad, along with the excellent pattern such as Shreyas Iyer, seems to have harmed the franchise as they have not shown the dominion they showed in the previous season.
Another thing that was a blow for them was the “mentor” departure Gambhir Gautamwhose presence in the KKR field increased the morale of the players last year and helped the franchise to achieve the title after a decade.
So far, the Ajinkya Rahane-The Kolkata Knight Riders has played 12 games in the 2025 Indian Premier League and won five games, lost six games and eliminated a game. They have 11 points and a net execution rate of 0.193.
Moeen Ali and Rovman Powell refuse to return to IPL 2025
As the IPL 2025 will resume after a 7 -day suspension, things are just about to be tougher for the three times champions, as Maneen Ali and Rovman Powell refused to participate in the rest of the competition.
According to a toi journalist, Moeen Ali will not return to India because he wants to stay with his family, who is with a viral infection. On the other hand, Rovman Powell is an injury and is expected to undergo a procedure, which rules him out of the tournament.
“All @kkruders players and support staff have Bangalore, except Rovman Powell and Moeen Ali. Both Powell and Ali could not return for medical reasons. Rovman is undergoing a procedure, while Moeen and his family are going down with a viral infection @ipiplla,” wrote toi journalist in his official management X.
Only at: Everything )KKRIdWithrs Players and support staff have Bangalore, except Rovman Powell and Moeen Ali. Both Powell and Ali could not return for medical reasons. Rovman is undergoing a procedure while Moeen and his family are going down with viral infection )IPL
– GAURAV Gupta (@TOI_GAURAVG) Maand 15, 2025
The KKRs are out of the Playoffs IPL 2025 race, as even if they win the last two league games, they will only reach 15 points, which may not be enough for the rating this time.
KKR rivals leaned to win the IPL 2025 by Mohammad Kaif
Meanwhile, in an interaction with Ians, the ex -BATE of India Mohammad Kaif supported the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win the Premier League India 2025.
“If we are talking about RCB as a team, they have been fantastic. I am highlighting the word” team “because they have always been a heavy team, but this time Rajat Patidar has done a great job to use their bowls, restricting opponents as he defended in 170-180,” Kaif said how Ians said.
“Kohli has continued to do what he does best … but the bowls have given them the belief they can win. The team with the best comprehensive side usually has the best opportunity, so I think they can win this year,” added Kaif.
