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Cricket South Africa has presented its template for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025scheduled to take place at Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The team has a balanced mix of experienced players and fresh talent, aiming to mount a serious challenge for the prestigious title. However, the announcement has also highlighted the absence of some prominent South African cricketers who are instead set to showcase their skills in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Proteas cricketers have consistently put in stellar performances in the IPL, making them sought-after players in the tournament. However, a notable group of these stars have not been included in South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad. Factors such as injuries, lack of international experience and personal commitments have contributed to his exclusion.
South African players who will participate in IPL 2025 but will not represent their nation in the Champions Trophy
1. Faf du Plessis (Delhi Capitals)
Former South African captain Faf du Plessisknown for his leadership and batting ability, will play there Capitals of Delhi in IPL 2025 after being bought for Rs 2 crore. Du Plessis, who last played an ODI in June 2019, has prioritized franchise cricket over international commitments, leading to his omission from the Champions Trophy squad.
2. Gerald Coetzee (Gujarat Titans)
fast bowler Gerald Coetzeebought by Gujarat Titans for INR 2.40 crore, is absent from the Champions Trophy squad due to a nagging groin injury. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since the Test series against South Africa Sri Lankaand his return to the national team remains uncertain.
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3. Donovan Ferreira (Delhi Capitals)
Wicketkeeper-batsman Donovan Ferreiraacquired by Delhi Capitals for INR 75 lakhs, is yet to make his ODI debut. Despite his potential, the 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 for INR 6.30 crore, remains a high-profile absentee. De Kock retired from Test cricket in 2021 to focus on limited-overs formats, but has not represented South Africa since the 2024 T20 World Cup. His uncertain availability for international duty has contributed to the their exclusion
5. Matthew Breetzke (Lucknow Super Giants)
Blender of the first order Matthew Breetzkebought by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 75 lakhs, is another name missing from the Champions Trophy squad. At 26, Breetzke is yet to make his ODI debut, with the selectors opting not to include him due to his limited exposure to international cricket.
6. Lizaad Williams (Bombay Indians)
Right arm medium pacer Lizaad Williamswhich fetched INR 75 lakhs from Bombay Indianshe is also absent from the Champions Trophy line-up. Despite being part of South Africa’s 2024 ODI squad, injury concerns have sidelined the 31-year-old, leaving his recovery timetable uncertain.
7. Kwena Maphaka (Rajasthan Royals)
The 18-year-old left-arm fast bowler You are the catsbought by Royals of Rajasthan for INR 1.50 crore, has impressed in domestic cricket but lacks experience in foreign conditions. Despite his promising talent, Maphaka’s inexperience in international cricket led to his exclusion from the Champions Trophy squad.
