Return of IPL will help spread positivity: Dhawan
4 years, 7 months ago

Return of IPL will help spread positivity: Dhawan

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League will help spread positivity and change the mood of the people during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who is hopeful that the glitzy T20 tournament will take place this year. It will have a huge impact if the IPL returns,” Dhawan said during an Instagram chat with Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews. Cricket boards across the world are working out ways of resuming the game, which includes matches being held behind closed doors without spectators. “We are going to miss playing in front of a huge crowd if tournaments take place behind closed doors,” Dhawan said.

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IPL 2025 Auction Review: Top buys, biggest multipliers, player distribution and more
1 month ago

IPL 2025 Auction Review: Top buys, biggest multipliers, player distribution and more

The Hindu  

The modified Right-to-Match rule significantly influenced the auction dynamics this year. The two-day Indian Premier League mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed a record-breaking windfall, with Rs 639.15 crore spent during the proceedings. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer emerged as the league’s most expensive players, while the number of successful Rs 10 crore-plus bids doubled from the last …

IPL: 10 auction strategies used by franchises to get the players they wanted
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1 month, 1 week ago

IPL: 10 auction strategies used by franchises to get the players they wanted

Live Mint  

The Indian Premier League triennial auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 24-25 November had as much game strategy as you see on the cricket field. Ponting’s huge gamble The new Punjab Kings coach, Ricky Ponting, who parted ways with Delhi Capitals, had the biggest purse for the auction, after retaining only two uncapped players. Nehra’s calculated bets Gujarat Titans got …

IPL 2025: Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab, says Livingstone
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab, says Livingstone

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his excitement after he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League auction, stating that his new team would be a better fit for his playing style next season. Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons with Punjab Kings where the middle-order batter …

IPL 2025 auction highlights: Making sense of the windfall
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 auction highlights: Making sense of the windfall

The Hindu  

For the franchises, it’s about struggling to come up with the most suitable combination in quest of chasing the glittering trophy. But for a majority of the fans, the Indian Premier League’s annual money-spinning gala – the Player Auction – is mostly about following the price tags. Whilst the debate over the most balanced squad will continue until the IPL …

IPL Auction 2025: Top 5 surprise unsold players; Warner, Thakur find no takers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Top 5 surprise unsold players; Warner, Thakur find no takers

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Here are the top five most surprising unsold players from the IPL 2025 auction: David Warner One of the all-time great openers …

IPL 2025 Auction Day 2: Bhuvneshwar Kumar biggest buy of Day 2, 13-year-old Suryavanshi creates history
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Auction Day 2: Bhuvneshwar Kumar biggest buy of Day 2, 13-year-old Suryavanshi creates history

Hindustan Times  

Nov 25, 2024 10:53 PM IST IPL Auction LIVE Updates: Rishabh Pant's INR 27 crore acquisition by LSG remains the biggest bid by some distance but the news that might leave anyone baffled, surprised, elated, puzzled, with a dose of existential crisis and all other kinds of emotions across the board would be the fact that a 13-year-old boy got …

IPL Auction 2025 Day 2: List of players who will go under the hammer before accelerated auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025 Day 2: List of players who will go under the hammer before accelerated auction

Firstpost  

The IPL Auction 2025 on Day 2 will take place in two phases, where players from registration serial No. In the accelerated auction process, the 10 IPL franchises must submit a list of 25 players from the list of remaining players for the fast-tracking phase. Here’s a look at the slots left per team after Day 1 of IPL 2025 …

IPL Auctions 2025: Ponting welcomes new rule on overseas players participation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auctions 2025: Ponting welcomes new rule on overseas players participation

The Hindu  

Jofra Archer was added at the last minute ahead of the Indian Premier League’s 2025 player auction. In a bid to curb overseas cricketers registering for the auction and then withdrawing before the season citing personal reasons, the IPL authorities have introduced a new rule. IPL Mega Auction 2025: Teams Squads, record buys, sold and unsold players According to the …

IPL Auction 2025: 84 players to go under the hammer on day one
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: 84 players to go under the hammer on day one

The Hindu  

Day one of the Indian Premier League 2025 Player Auction will witness the names of 84 cricketers – the first 12 sets – being called by the auctioneer Mallika Sagar. It confirmed that the opening day will see the 12 sets being called, with one 30-minute break and two breaks of 15 minutes each during the proceedings of the IPL …

Longer IPL to corner quarter of cricket’s calendar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Longer IPL to corner quarter of cricket’s calendar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: For the next three seasons, Indian Premier League has carved out its biggest window ever. As per an internal communication to the 10 franchises ahead of the November 24-25 mega auction, IPL 2025 is slated to begin on March 14 with the final on May 25. Next year’s IPL will remain a 74-match affair and not scale up to …

IPL 2025 to be held from March 14 to May 25
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 to be held from March 14 to May 25

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Next year's Indian Premier League will be held from March 14 to May 25, the BCCI has told the IPL franchises while also setting aside similar widows for the event's 2026 and 2027 editions in an uncharacteristically elaborate plan. The BCCI has also decided to include injury-prone England pacer Jofra Archer, Indian-born American pacer Saurabh Netravalkar and uncapped …

IPL 2025 start date revealed: BCCI releases dates for next three Indian Premier League seasons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 start date revealed: BCCI releases dates for next three Indian Premier League seasons

Live Mint  

The BCCI has announced the start dates of the next three seasons of Indian Premier League. Meanwhile the IPL 2025 mega auction is just two days away as Jeddah in Saudi Arabia is getting ready to host the event for the first time on November 24 and 25. IPL 2026 start date According to the letter from BCCI to all …

IPL 2025 start date revealed: BCCI releases dates for next three Indian Premier League seasons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 start date revealed: BCCI releases dates for next three Indian Premier League seasons

Live Mint  

The BCCI has announced the start dates of the next three seasons of Indian Premier League. Meanwhile the IPL 2025 mega auction is just two days away as Jeddah in Saudi Arabia is getting ready to host the event for the first time on November 24 and 25. IPL 2026 start date According to the letter from BCCI to all …

BCCI announces dates for IPL 2025, 2026 and 2027 all at once in never-before-heard move
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

BCCI announces dates for IPL 2025, 2026 and 2027 all at once in never-before-heard move

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League 2025 will be getting underway on March 14 and the final is slated to be played on May 25. The dates for the next three seasons has been confirmed as the IPL governing council sent an official communication to all the ten franchises. As per ESPNcricinfo, the overseas players from most full-member countries have also received …

IPL 2025 dates revealed, tournament to begin in March after ICC Champions Trophy | Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 dates revealed, tournament to begin in March after ICC Champions Trophy | Report

India TV News  

The IPL has announced the dates for the upcoming three editions of the Indian Premier League. As per an ESPNcricinfo report, the 19th season of the IPL will get underway on March 15 and conclude on May 31 whereas the 2027 edition will be conducted between March 14 and May 30. The forthcoming edition of the cash-rich league will be …

Pat Cummins breaks silence on Dan Vettori leaving AUS coaching duties for IPL auction: 'We've done a lot of meetings...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pat Cummins breaks silence on Dan Vettori leaving AUS coaching duties for IPL auction: 'We've done a lot of meetings...'

Hindustan Times  

The second and third days of the first Test between India and Australia coincide with the 2025 Indian Premier League mega auction. Additionally, it also led to some awkward schedule changes for former players involved in both series in different capacities and this includes Australia's assistant coach Dan Vettori, who is also head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pat Cummins …

Perth Test: IPL Auction not a distraction for Australia players, says Pat Cummins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Perth Test: IPL Auction not a distraction for Australia players, says Pat Cummins

India Today  

Australia captain Pat Cummins said the Indian Premier League mega auction will not be a distraction for his team during the first of the much-awaited five-Test series against India at home. The broadcasters have ensured that the two big-ticket events don't clash as the first day of the IPL auction will get underway after the end of the third day's …

PSL franchise owners write to PCB over foreign players' availability as next league clashes with IPL
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PSL franchise owners write to PCB over foreign players' availability as next league clashes with IPL

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, With next year's Pakistan Super League dates likely to clash with the Indian Premier League 2025, the franchise owners of PSL have asked the country's cricket board to provide them clarity on the availability of foreign players for the competition. PSL franchise owners write to PCB over foreign players' availability as next league clashes with IPL A well-informed source …

PSL team owners write to PCB over foreign players' availability in clash with IPL
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

PSL team owners write to PCB over foreign players' availability in clash with IPL

India Today  

With next year's Pakistan Super League dates likely to clash with the Indian Premier League 2025, the franchise owners of PSL have asked the country's cricket board to provide them clarity on the availability of foreign players for the competition. A well-informed source close to the PSL franchise owners said that they have written a letter to the new PSL …

Playing India gives South Africa T20 squad IPL window
2 months ago

Playing India gives South Africa T20 squad IPL window

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, South Africa, - A four-match Twenty20 series against India comes at an opportune time for South Africa’s cricketers as it provides an additional stage to highlight their skills before the Indian Premier League auction later this month, said captain Aiden Markram. Playing India gives South Africa T20 squad IPL window South African cricketers have been dotted around IPL franchises …

IPL 2025 Retention: Five Teams Release Captains, But Spinners Remain a Mystery
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2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025 Retention: Five Teams Release Captains, But Spinners Remain a Mystery

Firstpost  

Half of the IPL teams release their captains, indicating that some franchises were not happy with the existing leadership. Three specialist spinners are retained, along with a few all-rounders. Indian players and batters lead the retention list, with 46 players being retained by 10 teams, with only KKR and RR completing their full quota of six players. Mumbai Indians (MI), …

IPL 2025 Auction: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul & Other Big Names Facing Possible Release
3 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Auction: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul & Other Big Names Facing Possible Release

ABP News  

Preparations for Indian Premier League 2025 have begun, and the BCCI is expected to announce the retention policy soon. Faf du Plessis: Royal Challengers Bengaluru has yet to secure an IPL title, but the franchise enjoys a fan following that outnumbers many other teams. Rohit Sharma: Five-time IPL winner Rohit Sharma is likely to be released by Mumbai Indians before …

Report predicts fall in IPL valuation
4 months ago

Report predicts fall in IPL valuation

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The runaway growth story of the Indian Premier League may see a stutter or two in the next few years. According to a report prepared by D&P Advisory, a valuation services provider, the IPL ecosystem value has fallen from ₹92,500 crore to ₹82,700 crore, marking a decrease of around 10.6%. Fierce competitors Disney Star and Viacom18 who currently hold …

IPL Owners-BCCI meeting: Player retention rule and auction purse discussions expected to dominate
5 months, 1 week ago

IPL Owners-BCCI meeting: Player retention rule and auction purse discussions expected to dominate

Firstpost  

The IPL teams who have done well over the past few years are reportedly in favour of raising player retentions to at least five. Such is the enthusiasm to discuss the topic of Auction Purse that we could become the only point of discussion during the BCCI-IPL team owners meet, a report in CricketNext News18 said. “Yes, the good all-rounders …

IPL form is irrelevant: Senior Australian cricketer backs Glenn Maxwell to return to his best in T20 World Cup – India TV
7 months, 1 week ago

IPL form is irrelevant: Senior Australian cricketer backs Glenn Maxwell to return to his best in T20 World Cup – India TV

India TV News  

Form of a few players would have been a concern for Australia going into the T20 World Cup 2024 with many of them not having the IPL season they would have liked. Senior opener Usman Khawaja suggested that it could be the same with Glenn Maxwell as well, who seemed like he couldn't buy a run in the IPL. But …

IPL 2025: Auction, Venues, Dates, Teams And All You Need To Know
7 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Auction, Venues, Dates, Teams And All You Need To Know

ABP News  

IPL 2025: The seveneeth edition of the Indian Premier League came to an end with the Kolkata Knight Riders dominating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final on May 26, 2024. While IPL 2024 Auction was the first time, the bidding war stepped out of India, there is no confirmation for the IPL 2025 Auction Venue as yet. WATCH Venues: IPL 2025 …

IPL 2024 has skewed game towards batters
7 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2024 has skewed game towards batters

Hindustan Times  

When the dust settles, most will remember the 2024 season for how it redefined batting in the shortest format. A casual look at the records broken this season — highest aggregate innings in T20 cricket, most runs scored in a chase, the highest ever team total, most sixes in a season, most centuries scored in an IPL season — suggests …

'At least now they won't say they're tired': Wasim Akram gets cheeky as none of India's T20 World Cup 15 makes IPL final
7 months, 1 week ago

'At least now they won't say they're tired': Wasim Akram gets cheeky as none of India's T20 World Cup 15 makes IPL final

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2024 finally came to an end on Sunday as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a eight-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. Wasim Akram pointed out that none of the Team India T20 WC squad members were in the IPL 2024 final. The Indian contingent have already reached New York for their T20 World Cup preparations. In 2021, they …

Mitchell Starc to choose IPL over One-Days? KKR pacer hints at quitting ODIs to focus more on franchise cricket
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc to choose IPL over One-Days? KKR pacer hints at quitting ODIs to focus more on franchise cricket

Live Mint  

After dedicating almost a decade to prioritizing his commitment to the national team in cricket, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has suggested that he may reconsider his stance and potentially step back from one format to accommodate more participation in franchise leagues. I have pulled out often to have a chance to give my body a break and spend some …

IPL 2024: BCCI announces lucrative prize money for groundsmen and curators
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: BCCI announces lucrative prize money for groundsmen and curators

India Today  

BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced lucrative prize money for the groundsmen and curators for putting in the hard yards during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League 2024. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Purple Cap | IPL 2024 Orange Cap “The unsung heroes of our successful T20 season are the incredible ground staff who worked tirelessly to provide brilliant pitches, …

IPL 2024: Starc hints at quitting one format to open doors for more franchise cricket
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Starc hints at quitting one format to open doors for more franchise cricket

The Hindu  

After resisting the lure of lucrative private leagues for almost a decade because of his commitment towards the ‘Baggy Green’, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has hinted that he might quit one format to make room for more franchise cricket in his schedule. One format may be dropped off as there is long time till next World Cup and whether that …

Starc hints at quitting one format to open doors for more franchise cricket
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Starc hints at quitting one format to open doors for more franchise cricket

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: After resisting the lure of lucrative private leagues for almost a decade because of his commitment towards the 'Baggy Green', Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has hinted that he might quit one format to make room for more franchise cricket in his schedule. To a query from PTI as to how he would take it up from here after his …

IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH: Knight Riders, Sunrisers in the ultimate showdown
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH: Knight Riders, Sunrisers in the ultimate showdown

The Hindu  

Last December, when Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins went for over ₹45 crore collectively at the auction, it looked like the Indian Premier League market had gone berserk. Sunrisers, despite being not so clinical, has redefined T20 batting this season, with Travis Head — another World Cup winner from Australia — and Abhishek Sharma pummelling many attacks into submission. A …

'My main priority is to be playing for England': Jos Buttler reacts after early IPL 2024 exit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'My main priority is to be playing for England': Jos Buttler reacts after early IPL 2024 exit

India TV News  

England are set to play against Pakistan in the first of the four-match T20I series today at Headingley in Leeds. For this series, eight English cricketer including the captain Jos Buttler returned early from the ongoing Indian Premier League edition. He also stated that international duty comes first for him and that it was important for the World Cup bound …

IPL 2024 playoffs: It’s unfortunate - Dhumal on England’s T20 World Cup-bound players’ exit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024 playoffs: It’s unfortunate - Dhumal on England’s T20 World Cup-bound players’ exit

The Hindu  

England’s T20 World Cup-bound cricketers’ decision to skip the Indian Premier League playoffs due to national commitments has divided the cricket fraternity. However, Arun Dhumal, the chairman of the Indian Premier League Governing Council, termed the whole event ‘unfortunate’ as the England and Wales Cricket Board had earlier confirmed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India about the …

IPL 2024 playoffs: Run feast on the cards as batters could hold the edge at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024 playoffs: Run feast on the cards as batters could hold the edge at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

The Hindu  

The Narendra Modi Stadium has witnessed some high-scoring fixtures in this edition of the Indian Premier League, and things may not be different when the playoffs get underway here on Tuesday. Of the six games that were played at the venue so far - the last fixture between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned without a ball being …

IPL 2024: I didn’t live up to standard but overthinking was not an option, says Rohit Sharma
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: I didn’t live up to standard but overthinking was not an option, says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that he could not match the expected batting standards in the ongoing IPL but instead of indulging in over-thinking, his endeavour was to stay in the right zone and keep working on his flaws. The five-time IPL winning skipper endured a wretched form in the second-half of the season, struggling to cross even a score …

Anil Kumble counters Harbhajan Singh's dig at BCCI over 'IPL scheduling' for T20 World Cup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Anil Kumble counters Harbhajan Singh's dig at BCCI over 'IPL scheduling' for T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh admitted that the BCCI got the scheduling of the 2024 IPL season wrong, given that the T20 World Cup starts less than a week after the league final in Chennai. Harbhajan stressed the need for at least 4-5 practice games for the Indian T20 World Cup squad before they kick off their campaign on June …

Harbhajan Singh rues India's T20 World Cup preparation, blames 'IPL scheduling' and sends special advice to BCCI
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Harbhajan Singh rues India's T20 World Cup preparation, blames 'IPL scheduling' and sends special advice to BCCI

Hindustan Times  

With the IPL 2024 final scheduled for May 26, Team India won't be able to have a full-fledged training camp until then for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup will begin on June 2, and India haven't won a ICC trophy since 2013. In a huge move, England's players won't be available for the IPL 2024 playoffs …

BCCI must penalise them: Sunil Gavaskar slams England players for leaving IPL early
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI must penalise them: Sunil Gavaskar slams England players for leaving IPL early

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has launched a scathing attack on the English Cricket Board for requesting that T20 World Cup players return home early. In his column for Mid Day, Gavaskar asked IPL franchisees to withhold a significant amount of their players' pay, stressing the financial consequences of their premature exit. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points …

Sunil Gavaskar lambasts foreign cricket boards, wants salary deduction of players leaving IPL 2024 early
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar lambasts foreign cricket boards, wants salary deduction of players leaving IPL 2024 early

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has come down hard on foreign cricket boards and players, who are leaving the Indian Premier League early to play for their countries. Notably, the England Cricket Board has called all of its T20 World Cup-bound players for the series against Pakistan, which will begin on May 22. "I am all for players choosing country …

South Africa's T20I tour of West Indies set to clash with IPL 2024 playoffs
7 months, 4 weeks ago

South Africa's T20I tour of West Indies set to clash with IPL 2024 playoffs

India TV News  

West Indies have announced the schedule for a three-match T20I series against South Africa which will be a part of their preparation for the World Cup to follow. However, the series between West Indies and South Africa is set to directly clash with the IPL 2024 playoffs and can end up taking the sheen away from the cash-rich league. Several …

India would want Virat Kohli to continue IPL 2024 form in T20 World Cup: Anil Kumble
8 months ago

India would want Virat Kohli to continue IPL 2024 form in T20 World Cup: Anil Kumble

India Today  

Anil Kumble has said that the Indian cricket team fans would want Virat Kohli to continue his IPL 2024 form in the upcoming T20 World Cup. But, you know, for India's sake, you would want this form to continue in the World Cup as well," said Kumble. PBKS vs RCB: Highlights | Scorecard Kohli is engaged in every single moment …

IPL vs PSL in 2025? Champions Trophy could force clash between T20 leagues as Pakistan face schedule challenges: Report
8 months ago

IPL vs PSL in 2025? Champions Trophy could force clash between T20 leagues as Pakistan face schedule challenges: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is gearing up for a significant shift in the timeline of its premier domestic T20 tournament, the Pakistan Super League, eyeing a move from its traditional February slot to May next year. PSL and IPL could clash in 2025 due to Champions Trophy scheduling According to a report from PTI, the decision, discussed at a recent …

Revenue of IPL franchises witnesses sharp decline in FY 2023 | Report
8 months, 1 week ago

Revenue of IPL franchises witnesses sharp decline in FY 2023 | Report

India TV News  

The average income of all the IPL franchises excluding Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans registered a sharp 23% decline in FY 2023 compared to FY 2019. A report published by a market intelligence platform PrivateCircle suggests that Kolkata Knight Riders registered the highest drop in revenue - 38% whereas Mumbai Indians, owned by the Reliance group registered the …

IPL 2024 mid-season review: Batters in rocket-mode, record-breaking SRH and exceptional Jasprit Bumrah
8 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024 mid-season review: Batters in rocket-mode, record-breaking SRH and exceptional Jasprit Bumrah

Hindustan Times  

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League has reached the halfway mark, and the biggest talking point this year has been the dominance of bat over ball with record-breaking totals and aggregates, soaring run rates and sixes galore being the flavour of the season. CSK's MS Dhoni and RCB skipper Faf du Plessis with others during the Indian Premier …

Unraveling the Phenomenon: Why the IPL Reigns Supreme in Cricket
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Unraveling the Phenomenon: Why the IPL Reigns Supreme in Cricket

Deccan Chronicle  

Unraveling the Phenomenon: Why the IPL Reigns Supreme in Cricket In the world of cricket, one league stands head and shoulders above the rest, captivating millions of fans globally with its electrifying matches, star-studded lineups, and unparalleled entertainment. The Indian Premier League has emerged as the undisputed king of cricket leagues, setting new standards and redefining the sport's landscape. In …

IPL 2024: Spectator feedback should be key in deciding future of Impact Player rule, says Ponting
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Spectator feedback should be key in deciding future of Impact Player rule, says Ponting

The Hindu  

Agreeing with India captain Rohit Sharma’s assessment of the Impact Player being detrimental to allrounders in the Indian Premier League, Australia’s World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting stressed that the onus was on the spectator feedback to decide the fate of the rule. “For a coach and the players, it’s probably not ideal, but a lot of what this game tries …

MS Dhoni mania takes over South Africa: Dale Steyn wants CSK star to keep playing IPL
8 months, 3 weeks ago

MS Dhoni mania takes over South Africa: Dale Steyn wants CSK star to keep playing IPL

India Today  

Former South Africa pace bowler Dale Steyn suggests that the fervor surrounding MS Dhoni extends beyond the Indian Premier League, surpassing the cricketing landscape of South Africa and captivating enthusiasts like himself. However, the speculations are rife that the ongoing season will be Dhoni's last in the IPL as he also handed over the captaincy charge to Ruturaj Gaikwad this …

IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders: Rohit Sharma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders: Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he feels it is hurting the country's all-rounders by not allowing cricketers like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube to showcase their bowling prowess. "I genuinely feel that it is going to hold back," Rohit didn't mince words while speaking to Michael Vaughan and Adam …

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