The stage is firmly set for the commencement of the Indian Premier League with the first match to be played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on the 22nd of this month.
Here is a look into 5 of the biggest comeback stars who have missed at least or more seasons of IPL and are making a comeback this year.
Rishabh Pant
After a horrific car accident, Pant missed IPL 2023 and focused on his rehabilitation. He is back in the fray now as he is returning to captain Delhi Capitals franchise in IPL 2024.
Jaspirt Bumrah
This Talismanic bowler missed playing for Mumbai Indians 2023 due to an injury and he is returning to the field this year. He will be playing in IPL for the first time after the 2022 season.
Mitchel Starc
This feared left-arm speedster last played in IPL in 2015 which was when he was an RCB player. He is returning to the IPL after all these years as he is bought for a record price of 24.75 crore by KKR.
Shreyas Iyer
After having missed the 2023 season due to injury, Iyer is returning to the KKR camp again this year. He too was last seen in the IPL in 2022.
Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins is one of the costliest buys of all time in IPL after Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for a whopping Rs 20.50 crores. He will be playing in the IPL for the first time after 2022. He is captaining SRH this season.
