Top 5 cricketers who may not return for IPL 2027

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a host of superstars from around the world compete and succeed on the big stage. However, with each passing season, established players take a backseat, allowing young and talented players to take their position in the teams.

Players do not return to the IPL for several reasons. Some of them just decide to hang up their boots and leave the game behind, while others are forced to miss out on a season due to poor form or an unfortunate injury. There have also been instances in the past where overseas players pulled out of an IPL season due to their upcoming international commitments.

Trent Boult is one of the finest overseas bowlers to grace the IPL. The New Zealand international formed part of the Mumbai Indians squad during the 2026 season, which could well be his final season in the franchise tournament.

The left-arm fast bowler went on to take just two wickets from five matches at an economy rate of 11.62. Through the midway point of the tournament, MI dropped their star bowler and started favouring South Africa's Corbin Bosch.

With Boult turning 37 in the coming months, it will not be surprising to see MI release him ahead of the 2027 season and not return to the IPL again.