IPL 2023: South African players will not play the first few matches of IPL. South African players will not be seen in the opening matches of IPL 2023 (Indian Premier League).

The team will play against the Netherlands in the ODI series:-

The South African team will play against the Netherlands in the ODI series and David Miller has confirmed that the South African players (IPL 2023 Start Date) will not be able to play the opening match.

Also read:- IPL 2023: Sisanda Magala Joins CSK At Last Chance

At the same time, Miller has also revealed that Gujarat giants are also angry with him for not playing.

The South African players will miss the opening few matches of the IPL as the South African team is set to take on the Netherlands for two matches of the World Cup Super League.

IPL 2023: आईपीएल के शुरूआती कुछ मुकाबले नहीं खेलेंगे दक्षिण अफ्रीकी खिलाड़ी, डेविड मिलर ने की पुष्टि, जानें वजह
IPL 2023: South African Players will Not Play The First Few Matches Of IPL

Gujarat vs Chennai will clash in the first match of the tournament:-

At the same time, IPL 2023 is going to start on March 31 and there will be a clash between Gujarat vs Chennai in the first match of the tournament.

While South Africa, on the other hand, will face the Netherlands in a two-match ODI series. Whose first match will be played on 31 March while the second match will be played on 2 April?

Now the question is why is South Africa so keen to play against a weak Netherlands?

IPL 2023: BAD news for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, GT, LSG, PBKS as South African players to miss IPL matches due to Netherland ODIs
IPL 2023: South African Players will Not Play The First Few Matches Of IPL

Will warrant direct qualification into the ICC World Cup:-

A win in both the ODIs against the Dutch side would warrant direct qualification in the upcoming ICC World Cup to be held in India. Gujarat Giants bought David Miller in 2022 at a price of 3 crores.

“They were really upset,” Miller told a news conference in Potchefstroom. Playing in Ahmedabad is always a big deal.

Especially in the first match against Chennai. I’m a little disappointed to have lost it, but it has always been a great privilege and honor to wear the green and gold.

South African Players to Miss IPL 2023 Start -
IPL 2023: South African Players will Not Play The First Few Matches Of IPL

We’ve got some work to do in those two games against the Netherlands, so I think a strong team – the best team we can pick.

Read more:-  IPL 2023 Threat Of COVID-19: The BCCI Orders 7-Day Isolation Of Players

Definitely the way forward. I will miss one match so whether I am a little disappointed or not, the process is done.