After a six-month delay, the IPL will get under way when Mumbai Indians start their title defence against Chennai Super Kings at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Despite the extraordinary efforts to get the world's leading players to the UAE against the background of the global pandemic, there will still be some notable absentees when the competition gets under way.
Above is a picture gallery of the players missing from action at this year's IPL. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.
