IPL turned around Indian cricket, PSL will do same for Pakistan: Shahid Afridi
5 years, 1 month ago

IPL turned around Indian cricket, PSL will do same for Pakistan: Shahid Afridi

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IPL turned around Indian cricket, PSL will do same for Pakistan: Shahid Afridi Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes that IPL brought a turnaround in Indian cricket, and has high hopes of a similar impact from PSL in Pakistan. Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has credited the success of Indian cricket to the Indian Premier League, saying it has helped the country's budding cricketers to cope better with the pressures of international cricket. "I think the IPL turned around Indian cricket. Their new players after having played in the IPL with top foreign players and having shared the dressing room with them are ready when they come into international cricket.

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IPL 2025: Four uncapped stars who shone in first week
1 day, 13 hours ago

IPL 2025: Four uncapped stars who shone in first week

India Today  

The Indian Premier League has often provided a platform for several young stars of the country to make a name for themselves. The first few games of the IPL 2025 have also witnessed many new stars emerging as match-winners for their respective teams, staying true to IPL’s slogan of ‘Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi’, which translates to ‘where talent meets opportunity.’ …

IPL 2025 | Brilliant to see the fearlessness of young Indian players, says Marcus Stoinis
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IPL 2025 | Brilliant to see the fearlessness of young Indian players, says Marcus Stoinis

The Hindu  

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been left supremely impressed by the quality of youngsters in the Punjab Kings squad as well as the Indian T20 set up on the sidlelines of the IPL. After the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, the depth of Indian cricket has ensured that T20 team has built on the success …

IPL 2025 | Toss and effect: the early trend in the 18th chapter of the Indian Premier League
1 day, 19 hours ago

IPL 2025 | Toss and effect: the early trend in the 18th chapter of the Indian Premier League

The Hindu  

How will the pitch behave? The early trends in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League show that skippers winning the toss are taking the ‘when in doubt, chase’ option. Every time we play here, the wicket plays a bit differently,” said Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad after choosing to bowl against Mumbai Indians. Four out of the …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s selfless act against Gujarat Titans draws comparison with Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni; here’s why
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IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s selfless act against Gujarat Titans draws comparison with Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni; here’s why

Live Mint  

Shreyas Iyer's selfless act during Punjab Kings' IPL 2025 opener against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday has drawn comparisons with legendary MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League. At the same time, two old videos of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni prioritising personal milestones in the IPL, have resurfaced on social media, thus drawing comparisons with the 30-year-old. …

IPL 2025: Round 1 recap - Ishan Kishan’s stellar debut, Rohit and MI’s unwanted records, Shreyas Iyer’s blitz and more
2 days, 1 hour ago

IPL 2025: Round 1 recap - Ishan Kishan’s stellar debut, Rohit and MI’s unwanted records, Shreyas Iyer’s blitz and more

Live Mint  

The 2024 season was the most explosive one in the history of IPL. The ongoing season also saw 119 sixes being smashed and three batters - Mitchell Marsh, Azmatullah Omarzai and Shahrukh Khan - hit their very first ball of the season into the stands. Ex-players hurting former teams: Phil Salt, representing RCB, smashed his former IPL team KKR in …

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock and spinners get KKR off the mark, RR stumble in Guwahati
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IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock and spinners get KKR off the mark, RR stumble in Guwahati

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders displayed glimpses of the solidity that propelled them to glory last season, outclassing Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati by eight wickets on Wednesday, March 26. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule The win was set up by spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali, who made his debut for KKR. While Moeen and Varun collectively …

IPL 2025 Early impressions: Punjab Kings out for blood with army of all-rounders
2 days, 13 hours ago

IPL 2025 Early impressions: Punjab Kings out for blood with army of all-rounders

India Today  

Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings gave a tremendous account of themselves in the opening match of the Indian Premier League. GT vs PBKS Highlights | Scorecard However, in Punjab's case, Ponting bought all-rounders with nearly matching skill sets. Ricky Ponting's Tactical Calls In the second innings of the match, things seemed to have gone a little haywire for Punjab as they …

IPL 2025: Fan rants about quality of Hindi commentary, Harbhajan Singh responds
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IPL 2025: Fan rants about quality of Hindi commentary, Harbhajan Singh responds

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh responded to a fan who expressed concerns about the quality of Hindi commentary in the Indian Premier League 2025. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Harbhajan took the feedback positively and promised to improve the quality of Hindi commentary moving forward. We will work on it https://t.co/tk4m2km6Ga— Harbhajan Turbanator March 25, …

IPL 2025: Two Players Injured In First Match, Crores At Stake
4 days, 3 hours ago

IPL 2025: Two Players Injured In First Match, Crores At Stake

ABP News  

Sunrisers Hyderabad started their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign on a high note, securing a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. However, their celebrations were dampened by injuries to two key players - centurion Ishan Kishan and experienced pacer Mohammed Shami. Ishan Kishan's century overshadowed by knee injury Keeper-batter Ishan Kishan delivered a sensational performance, scoring a record-shattering 106 off just …

Dhoni on Impact Player rule: IPL was fine, no need for extra tweaks
4 days, 5 hours ago

Dhoni on Impact Player rule: IPL was fine, no need for extra tweaks

The Hindu  

MS Dhoni was initially not in favour of the BCCI implementing the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League during the 2023 season. “When it first came up, I said IPL is in such a good position, aur kuch aage masala dalne ki zarurat nahi hai. pic.twitter.com/JyQgsDT7NY — Sportstar March 21, 2025 Evolution of IPL Scoring Since the inaugural …

Why Rohit Sharma's Champions Trophy method should take a backseat in IPL 2025
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4 days, 8 hours ago

Why Rohit Sharma's Champions Trophy method should take a backseat in IPL 2025

India Today  

Former Australia and Chennai Super Kings all rounder Shane Watson feels that Rohit Sharma should take a few balls to get set before taking on the bowlers. CSK vs MI: Highlights Srikkanth said that the opening batter has been going after the bowlers from the first ball itself and needs to take some time to find the middle of the …

New stars on the IPL horizon
4 days, 13 hours ago

New stars on the IPL horizon

India Today  

The 2025 Indian Premier League will be the 18th edition of the tournament. After their 2024 IPL heroics, Varun played a pivotal role in India’s Champions Trophy success, while Harshit has impressed in all formats. Hailing from Chandigarh, Ramandeep’s rise in Indian cricket has been rapid, backed by a fantastic IPL 2024 to boost the Kolkata Knight Riders title charge. …

IPL 2025: Ravindra’s grit, Noor’s guile guide Chennai Super Kings to four-wicket win as Mumbai’s wretched luck continues
4 days, 19 hours ago

IPL 2025: Ravindra’s grit, Noor’s guile guide Chennai Super Kings to four-wicket win as Mumbai’s wretched luck continues

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings kicked off its 2025 Indian Premier League campaign with a nervy four-wicket victory over archrival Mumbai Indians at the M.A. The Afghan spinner tore through MI’s middle order with a stunning 4/18—the best figures by a CSK bowler in the last two seasons. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma staged a brief recovery with a 50-run stand, but …

IPL 2025: RR Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First Vs SRH In Hyderabad, Check Playing 11s
5 days, 4 hours ago

IPL 2025: RR Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First Vs SRH In Hyderabad, Check Playing 11s

ABP News  

SRH vs RR, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in both teams’ first match of the Indian Premier League 2025 season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on March 23. While Pat Cummins continues his captaincy duty after leading Hyderabad to the IPL 2024 finals, Rajasthan Royals will be captained …

CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: 5 Key players to watch today as Chennai Super Kings clash with Mumbai Indians
5 days, 6 hours ago

CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: 5 Key players to watch today as Chennai Super Kings clash with Mumbai Indians

Live Mint  

On March 23, Chennai Super Kings will take on Mumbai Indians. Ruturaj Gaikwad Ruturaj Gaikwad embraced leadership in IPL 2024, taking over the CSK captaincy from MS Dhoni. He thrived under pressure, scoring 583 runs in 14 matches at an impressive average of 53 and a strike rate of 141.16, including a century and 4 fifties. Rachin Ravindra Rachin Ravindra …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt assault leads RCB to seven-wicket win over defending champions KKR
5 days, 19 hours ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt assault leads RCB to seven-wicket win over defending champions KKR

Firstpost  

In the IPL 2025 season opener, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt leading the chase. Kolkata: ‘Chase master’ Virat Kohli once again showcased his class with a sublime unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, backed by Krunal Pandya’s game-changing triple strike in the IPL opener on Saturday. During …

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting sets bold vision for Punjab Kings, aims to build ‘greatest team’ in IPL history
5 days, 22 hours ago

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting sets bold vision for Punjab Kings, aims to build ‘greatest team’ in IPL history

Firstpost  

Punjab Kings’ head coach Ricky Ponting is confident ahead of IPL 2025, aiming to build the greatest PBKS team ever. Punjab Kings’ newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting is brimming with confidence ahead of the IPL 2025 season. If we turn up to play and the opposition turns up to play, if they want to beat us, then it feels …

IPL 2025 SRH vs RR | Ishan will complement Abhishek-Head opening pair, says Vettori
5 days, 23 hours ago

IPL 2025 SRH vs RR | Ishan will complement Abhishek-Head opening pair, says Vettori

The Hindu  

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori confirmed that Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will open the batting for the Orange Army in the Indian Premier League 2025. Ishan complements them as well as anyone, he has a similar style of game, he is left-handed and has the ability to take on all types of bowlers,” he said ahead of SRH’s …

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and more - 9 players from inaugural season who are still playing
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6 days, 4 hours ago

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and more - 9 players from inaugural season who are still playing

Live Mint  

Another season of the Indian Premier League is upon as the cricketing superstars boot up for yet another exhilarating summer of explosive T20 cricket. MS Dhoni Arguably the godfather of Indian cricket and IPL, the Chennai Super Kings talisman has been a constant presence behind the wicket since 2008. Having recently retired from the Indian team after a stellar career, …

IPL 2025: Sarandeep Singh opens on squad changes in RCB, KKR; makes playoff predictions
6 days, 5 hours ago

IPL 2025: Sarandeep Singh opens on squad changes in RCB, KKR; makes playoff predictions

Live Mint  

By Diptayan Hazra New Delhi, March 22 : Former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh recently shared his insights on Indian Premier League 2025, discussing the major squad changes in Royal Challengers Bangalore's and Kolkata Knight Riders', the two sides who will be locking horns in the season opener today. Reflecting on RCB's 'inconsistency' in retaining players, Sarandeep called it a major …

IPL 2025: ‘We are going to become the greatest Punjab Kings team,’ says head coach Ponting
6 days, 5 hours ago

IPL 2025: ‘We are going to become the greatest Punjab Kings team,’ says head coach Ponting

The Hindu  

Punjab Kings new head coach Ricky Ponting said he is determined to make the team the greatest in the franchise’s history ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. I told the guys on the very first day when I joined the camp in Dharamshala that we were going to create and become the greatest Punjab Kings team …

Salivating prospect of 300-plus, return of reverse-swing: What to expect from IPL 2025 as KKR vs RCB kicks things off
6 days, 10 hours ago

Salivating prospect of 300-plus, return of reverse-swing: What to expect from IPL 2025 as KKR vs RCB kicks things off

Hindustan Times  

Every season of the Indian Premier League is suffixed with the label ‘the season of hope.’ The hope that new heroes will emerge. And yet, for the first time in a long while, a concerted effort has been made to ensure that bowlers aren’t mere props or glorified bowling machines whose lot is to run in, deliver the ball and …

IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?
6 days, 12 hours ago

IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?

Firstpost  

IPL 2025 will be a crucial tournament for Indian cricket team as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Here’s a look at how the IPL 2025 season can benefit Suryakumar Yadav and his Indian cricket team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup: Openers can be finalised to replace …

From 2008 to 2025: Meet the ever-lasting nine IPL OGs
6 days, 13 hours ago

From 2008 to 2025: Meet the ever-lasting nine IPL OGs

India Today  

The Indian Premier League is all set to enter its 18th season as the ten teams are all ready to stake claim to the coveted title with their exceptional performances on the field. On that note, here’s a look at nine such players who’ve been a part of the IPL since the first season and will also be seen playing …

Going to create greatest Punjab Kings team to have played in IPL: Ricky Ponting
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6 days, 13 hours ago

Going to create greatest Punjab Kings team to have played in IPL: Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Ricky Ponting has said that his aim is to create the greatest Punjab Kings team in the history of the IPL ahead of their opening match. Ponting took over the team, and they made a big splash during the IPL 2025 auction as the team underwent a serious revamp with big names like Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh …

Absence of Pakistan players from IPL loss for both sides: Tanvir, 2008 Purple Cap winner
6 days, 13 hours ago

Absence of Pakistan players from IPL loss for both sides: Tanvir, 2008 Purple Cap winner

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League in 2008 marked a watershed year for the T20 format. With Pakistan players not featuring in the league anymore even as the 18th edition of the tournament got underway on Saturday, Tanvir said the situation was unfortunate. "It is very unfortunate that after playing in the first edition we couldn't play …

IPL 2025: The Big Four factor that drives IPL viewership
6 days, 21 hours ago

IPL 2025: The Big Four factor that drives IPL viewership

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: It’s that time of the year when the nation’s favourite summer pastime comes back to life. “Rather than calling it a 74-match tournament with games being played every day, we divide them into what we call marquee games-typically games played between the four most popular teams RCB, MI, CSK and KKR, treating them as spikes,” said Sanjog Gupta, CEO, …

Cricket-Teams eye the 300-mark as new IPL season gets under way
1 week ago

Cricket-Teams eye the 300-mark as new IPL season gets under way

Live Mint  

By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI - Bowlers have been allowed to use saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League but it is the batters who will be salivating at the prospect of breaching the 300-mark when the world's richest Twenty20 league gets under way on Saturday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 263-5 against Pune Warriors stood as the league's …

IPL 2025: Fans in Kolkata enjoy Virat Kohli's batting session before curtain raiser
1 week ago

IPL 2025: Fans in Kolkata enjoy Virat Kohli's batting session before curtain raiser

India Today  

Kolkata: The city is buzzing with excitement as the Indian Premier League 2025 season prepares to kick off with a thrilling match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens. Kohli showcased his impressive batting skills by hitting four sixes in the nets, facing bowlers Liam Livingstone and Josh Hazelwood. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL …

Spinners in IPL are not brave any more: Harbhajan Singh rues lost art
1 week ago

Spinners in IPL are not brave any more: Harbhajan Singh rues lost art

India Today  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the current crop of spinners in the Indian Premier League lack aggression. Speaking in a media round table arranged by JioStar, Harbhajan said that the spinners' first goal should be to take wickets. They need to spin the ball, look to flight it, take chances and be in the match," Harbhajan Singh said …

IPL 2025: Will KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane silence doubters in new season?
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IPL 2025: Will KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane silence doubters in new season?

India Today  

When KKR decided to let go of Shreyas Iyer after their IPL 2024 triumph, the opinion was divided. While many felt he could just be a backup option in the side, the reigning champions went one better and named Rahane as their captain for the new season. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule KKR's biggest challenge …

​Coming of age: on the IPL, its 18th edition
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​Coming of age: on the IPL, its 18th edition

The Hindu  

Indian cricket’s summer spectacle is entering its eighteenth season. The Indian Premier League, which debuted on a warm night at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2008, has evolved into a global sporting juggernaut with immense commercial clout. Beyond the on-field drama, the IPL continues to be a game-changer, with other cricketing nations struggling to retain their stars as freelance players …

IPL introduces ball change in second innings to negate dew impact
1 week ago

IPL introduces ball change in second innings to negate dew impact

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League will witness a ball change early on in the second half of a 7.30 pm start game in the upcoming edition. The primary objective is to keep the bowlers in play even after the dew makes it difficult to grip the ball,” an insider who attended the meeting told The Hindu, preferring anonymity. Besides the ball …

"Every IPL season is an opportunity to evolve, become....": Suresh Raina
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"Every IPL season is an opportunity to evolve, become....": Suresh Raina

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Ahead of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League starting from Saturday, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina hailed the league for its impact on the talent pipeline of Indian cricket and named some of his favourite modern day stars in the league. "Every IPL season is an opportunity to evolve, become. ": Suresh Raina The latest IPL …

IPL: Unpredictability, unparalleled entertainment and big bucks have made it the crown jewel of world cricket
1 week, 1 day ago

IPL: Unpredictability, unparalleled entertainment and big bucks have made it the crown jewel of world cricket

Firstpost  

The Indian Premier League has transformed into the crown jewel of world cricket, thanks to its unpredictability, unparalleled entertainment and substantial financial rewards. Since its inception, the IPL has become a financial behemoth, carving out a special place in the cricketing calendar as players consistently mesmerise fans with high-quality cricket and thrilling, unpredictable finishes. Whether it be the late great …

'IPL doesn’t tolerate lack of results’: Gilchrist sounds alarm as out-of-form Australian young gun walks on thin ice
1 week, 1 day ago

'IPL doesn’t tolerate lack of results’: Gilchrist sounds alarm as out-of-form Australian young gun walks on thin ice

Hindustan Times  

Jake Fraser-McGurk heads into the 2025 Indian Premier League season under pressure to rediscover his explosive form and justify the faith Delhi Capitals have shown in him. Adam Gilchrist didn't mince his words as he talked about the Aussie youngster Fraser-McGurk had an electrifying start in the IPL after being drafted as an injury replacement in 2024, smashing 330 runs …

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Welcome ‘HITMAN’ Rohit Sharma With Special Video — WATCH
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1 week, 1 day ago

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Welcome ‘HITMAN’ Rohit Sharma With Special Video — WATCH

ABP News  

Cricket fans are buzzing with excitement ahead of the Indian Premier League season 2025. Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful franchises in the league, announced the arrival of the Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma in style. Mumbai Indians dropped a special video on their official social media handles, announcing the arrival of the ‘HITMAN.’ Notably, Mumbai Indians will …

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Schedule: Match Dates, Timings, Venues, Squad & More
1 week, 1 day ago

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Schedule: Match Dates, Timings, Venues, Squad & More

Firstpost  

Punjab Kings enter IPL 2025 with a revamped squad under new captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. Punjab Kings also bolstered their squad with Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, and Glenn Maxwell, forming a strong core as they aim to end their decade-long playoff drought since last reaching the knockout stage in 2014. Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025 …

Virat bhai supported me a lot, was emotional to leave RCB: Mohammed Siraj
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Virat bhai supported me a lot, was emotional to leave RCB: Mohammed Siraj

India Today  

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed that it was emotional for him to leave Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Virat Kohli had supported him a lot since his first season. Siraj was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 12.25 crore in the mega auction ahead of the upcoming season after being released by RCB. Recently, Siraj opened up about his move …

IPL Story, Part 2: From power to ruin, the league that devoured its own
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IPL Story, Part 2: From power to ruin, the league that devoured its own

India Today  

First there was Lalit Modi. The IPL, like the mysterious host in Agatha Christie's novel first published as Ten Little Niggers, invited many to its party, only to destroy them one by one. Citing security concerns in the election season, the home minister asked Modi to delay the start of the IPL season by a few weeks. In a series …

IPL 2025 countdown | Mumbai Indians’ galaxy of stars can pull it off if they pull together
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IPL 2025 countdown | Mumbai Indians’ galaxy of stars can pull it off if they pull together

The Hindu  

The core remains unchanged from the previous cycle. Still, the anticipation from Mumbai Indians is to get ahead of Chennai Super Kings in the race for the most IPL trophies. That reflected in the results as the five-time champion never appeared to be a genuine contender for the playoffs race, extending its title drought to four seasons, the longest since …

IPL 2025: Injury-hit LSG vows to play attacking cricket
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IPL 2025: Injury-hit LSG vows to play attacking cricket

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: This is probably the first time in the Indian Premier League history that multiple teams are struggling with their pace units due to injuries. MI’s Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury in the final Border-Gavaskar Test in Sydney kept him out of India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign along with teammates Lizaad Williams and Allah Ghazanfar, KKR’s Umran Malik, LSG’s pace trio …

Corbin Bosch ends silence on snubbing PSL contract to join Mumbai Indians; reacts to PCB serving legal notice
1 week, 2 days ago

Corbin Bosch ends silence on snubbing PSL contract to join Mumbai Indians; reacts to PCB serving legal notice

Hindustan Times  

South Africa all-rounder Corbin Bosch ended silence on his decision to pull out of the upcoming 2025 season of the Pakistan Super League and join Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2025 after Pakistan Cricket Board served him a notice for violating his PSL contract. South Africa fast bowler Corbin Bosch joined Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025 Peshawar Zalmi …

Only 4 Bowlers In IPL History Have Achieved This Rare Record
1 week, 2 days ago

Only 4 Bowlers In IPL History Have Achieved This Rare Record

ABP News  

With Indian Premier League 2025 set to begin on March 22, cricket fans are eagerly waiting for another action-packed season. Bowlers with two five-wicket hauls In Indian Premier League history, only four bowlers have taken five wickets in an innings twice – three of them are Indians. Indian bowlers in the Elite Club Among Indian players, Jaydev Unadkat, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, …

KL Rahul forced out of IPL opening spot at Delhi Capitals, sacrifices long-term role in batting order shake-up: Report
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1 week, 2 days ago

KL Rahul forced out of IPL opening spot at Delhi Capitals, sacrifices long-term role in batting order shake-up: Report

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul is set to make a fresh start at the IPL as he will link up with Delhi Capitals for the 2025 Indian Premier League. After playing a key role in India's victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign, Rahul finds himself in unfamiliar territory, moving away from his long-standing role as a captain – and also as an opener – …

Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Team Preview: Key Stats, Predicted XI & Analysis
1 week, 2 days ago

Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Team Preview: Key Stats, Predicted XI & Analysis

The Hindu  

Captain: Hardik Pandya Coach: Mahela Jayawardene Home Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Best Finishes: Champions Last Season: 10th Key Stats 1. Explosive Top Order 150.62 - Since IPL 2023, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav have combined for a strike rate of 150.62 in overs 1-14, scoring at 9.04 runs per over. Across all T20s since 2023, they’ve maintained a …

MS Dhoni sends alarm bells across IPL, executes much-awaited helicopter shot to perfection vs Pathirana in CSK nets
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1 week, 2 days ago

MS Dhoni sends alarm bells across IPL, executes much-awaited helicopter shot to perfection vs Pathirana in CSK nets

Hindustan Times  

The 2025 Indian Premier League is around the corner, which means it is that time of the year when younger fans would get a glimpse of MS Dhoni in action. It is nearly half a decade since the 43-year-old retired from international cricket, about eight years since he gave up the Indian captaincy in all formats and nearly 11 since …

The IPL story, Part 1: Power, politics, and cricket in its origin saga
1 week, 2 days ago

The IPL story, Part 1: Power, politics, and cricket in its origin saga

India Today  

Like all great stories that straddle both myths and facts, the IPL saga has many starting points. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule One of the members of this merry band, a bespectacled man in a sharp suit and a sharper temper, banged the table in delight and made another prediction: "My next target is cricket." …

Did not mean to disrespect PSL: Corbin Bosch explains snub decision
1 week, 2 days ago

Did not mean to disrespect PSL: Corbin Bosch explains snub decision

India Today  

South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has clarified that his decision to withdraw from the Pakistan Super League 2025 to join Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2025 was purely a career-based decision and not meant to disrespect the PSL. Bosch explained that the opportunity to play for Mumbai Indians presented a significant boost for his professional growth, given the …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer eyes glory with Punjab Kings, excited for Ponting reunion
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1 week, 3 days ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer eyes glory with Punjab Kings, excited for Ponting reunion

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer has set his sights on making history in IPL 2025. After leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their first title in a decade in 2024, the Mumbai batter has embraced a fresh challenge with Punjab Kings, one of the perennial underachievers in the Indian Premier League. Speaking to the press ahead of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer explained what sets …

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