Dinesh Karthik lauds impact of IPL and domestic structure in India’s all-conquering white-ball run
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Dinesh Karthik lauds impact of IPL and domestic structure in India’s all-conquering white-ball run

The Hindu  

Former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Friday, waxed lyrical about the depth of the current Indian cricket team during the second chapter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, powered by Leaders at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence here. The Indian Premier League and a solid domestic structure are the two factors that have contributed to building a strong and purposeful talent pipeline in the country, according to the RCB mentor and batting coach. He’s got the respect of his peers and most importantly, he walks the walk and talks the talk.” When the conversation veered to the growing importance of number-crunching in the modern game, Karthik said: “Data, a very interesting concept, wasn’t that much of a parameter until a few years ago. Dinesh Karthik, RCB mentor and batting coach, during the Indian Sports Summit at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence.

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Hindustan Times  

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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 …

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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, …

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Rahul Dravid coaching with broken leg reflects his commitment: Vikram Rathour

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals' batting coach Vikram Rathour said it was no surprise to see Rahul Dravid turning up for their pre-season training camp with a broken leg, heaping praise on his commitment. Rathour highlighted that Dravid has been fully involved in coaching duties in the lead-up to the IPL 2025 season, which starts on 22 March. pic.twitter.com/sNm9OajpFKRajasthan Royals March 14, 2025 …

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

The Hindu  

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Honoured to captain KKR, ready for the challenge that lies ahead: Ajinkya Rahane
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Honoured to captain KKR, ready for the challenge that lies ahead: Ajinkya Rahane

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has said that it’s an honour for him to lead the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. The veteran cricketer was appointed as the new skipper after Shreyas Iyer, who led them to their third IPL title in 2024, decided not to get retained by the team ahead of the mega auction. …

IPL Multiverse: What if Virat Kohli was signed by Delhi Capitals in 2008
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IPL Multiverse: What if Virat Kohli was signed by Delhi Capitals in 2008

India Today  

Well, most of us have come to know about the multiverse through the Marvel movies in recent times. Kohli the captain leads Delhi Another pretty easy one we will get out of the way is that Kohli would eventually become the skipper of the Delhi franchise. 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Kohli makes Delhi playoff contenders …

IPL: Future challenges in the league of plenty
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IPL: Future challenges in the league of plenty

Hindustan Times  

The IPL is on a great wicket because it’s win-win for BCCI, teams and players – the major stakeholders. A longer IPL would also run into scheduling issues with competing leagues, Major League Cricket and The Hundred, bilateral cricket and ICC events. For that, IPL teams would have to step up investment in talent scouting systems to discover fresh talent …

Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025
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Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025

India Today  

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From Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy feat to Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni's milestones: How IPL 2025 is shaping to be historic
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From Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy feat to Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni's milestones: How IPL 2025 is shaping to be historic

Hindustan Times  

With each passing season, the tournament evolves, setting new benchmarks both on and off the field. While seasoned veterans like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are set to achieve incredible career milestones, young talents are stepping onto the grand stage for the first time. Meanwhile, regulatory changes, including a shift to ICC’s code of conduct and a ban on tobacco …

'Think I'm closer to India return, but don't know...': Karun Nair sets his agenda straight to impress Ajit Agarkar
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'Think I'm closer to India return, but don't know...': Karun Nair sets his agenda straight to impress Ajit Agarkar

Hindustan Times  

Karun Nair is all set to play in his first Indian Premier League game in five years. Karun Nair last featured in an IPL game in 2020 Nair has been on a run-scoring spree in domestic cricket. Speaking to reporters in Delhi Capitals' first media interaction before IPL 2025, Nair admitted that his run in domestic cricket definitely put him …

IPL 2025: KKR suffer huge blow as Umran Malik ruled out, defending champions rope in Chetan Sakariya as replacement
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IPL 2025: KKR suffer huge blow as Umran Malik ruled out, defending champions rope in Chetan Sakariya as replacement

Live Mint  

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a huge blow ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 after pacer Umran Malik was ruled out of the upcoming edition due to an injury. Having made his IPL debut in 2021, Umran Malik played just three games for two wickets in his maiden season. However, his form dipped in the next two seasons, …

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‘Influential Premier League’ – IPL scores a perfect 10

Hindustan Times  

The IPL, BCCI’s ‘domestic’ tournament, pushed cricket into the modern era and made India a global leader in the game. Controlling the cricket economy IPL’s stunning commercial success provides India economic muscle, which in turn brings power and control. IPL batting comes to Tests When Brendon McCullum introduced IPL’s mantra of relentless aggression to the longer format, Test cricket speeded …

IPL | Onus on Rahul, Axar and Starc to spearhead DC’s title quest
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IPL | Onus on Rahul, Axar and Starc to spearhead DC’s title quest

The Hindu  

Inevitably at the dawn of every Indian Premier League season, Delhi Capitals is faced with a familiar, vexing question. DC, runner-up in 2020, hasn’t had a glance at the title since reaching the playoffs in 2021, finishing fifth, ninth and sixth in the standings in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively. But therein lies the charm of the IPL: in any …

IPL shows huge depth in Indian cricket: Australia's Mitchell Starc praises league
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IPL shows huge depth in Indian cricket: Australia's Mitchell Starc praises league

India Today  

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has heaped praise on the Indian Premier League 2025, highlighting how the premier franchise league reflects the incredible depth of talent within Indian cricket. Although India endured a disappointing conclusion to their Test season, the Rohit Sharma-led side has established dominance in white-ball cricket, winning both the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy …

Virat Kohli joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of IPL 2025
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Virat Kohli joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of IPL 2025

India Today  

Virat Kohli has joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of the IPL 2025 season on Saturday, March 15. Kohli played a starring role in India's Champions Trophy triumph recently and is set for his 18th season with RCB in the IPL. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Kohli will be looking to lead RCB's charge …

India can field 2-3 international teams at the same time due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik
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India can field 2-3 international teams at the same time due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has credited the Indian Premier League for the development of Indian cricket. Furthermore, the former RCB player also said that India is in a privileged place due to IPL as they can now field two-three international teams at the same time. "We can say that since the IPL has become a part of Indian cricket's …

Rohit Sharma enjoys vacation with family in Maldives before IPL 2025: See pics
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Rohit Sharma enjoys vacation with family in Maldives before IPL 2025: See pics

India Today  

Days after leading India to Champions Trophy glory in Dubai, Rohit Sharma has headed to the Maldives for a short vacation with his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, and daughter, Samaira. Courtesy Rohit Sharma Instagram Screengrab from Rohit Sharma Instagram Captain Hardik Pandya has joined the Mumbai Indians camp and he was Rohit is expected to join the pre-season camp next week. …

Karthik credits IPL for Team India’s winning mentality
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Karthik credits IPL for Team India’s winning mentality

The Hindu  

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that the present Indian white-ball side can dominate world cricket for the next decade and more. Speaking during a session moderated by former English cricketer Isa Guha at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit here on Friday, the 39-year-old, also Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s mentor, felt that this was a direct consequence of the …

India can now field three national teams of same quality due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik
1 week, 1 day ago

India can now field three national teams of same quality due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, The IPL has elevated the standard of Indian cricket to such a level that it can now field two to three national teams of same quality simultaneously, former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said on Friday. India can now field three national teams of same quality due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik Karthik lauded the role of the IPL in changing …

IPL 2025 MI Preview: Can Mumbai reclaim old glory with seasoned campaigners?
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IPL 2025 MI Preview: Can Mumbai reclaim old glory with seasoned campaigners?

India Today  

The Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025 with an aim to reclaim their past glory. Mumbai had a lot of issues to deal with in the previous season as their large fanbase didn’t accept the sudden transfer of leadership from Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya. Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Full schedule Pandya, who was …

Watch: Injured coach Rahul Dravid joins Rajasthan Royals camp in crutches
1 week, 2 days ago

Watch: Injured coach Rahul Dravid joins Rajasthan Royals camp in crutches

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid was spotted at the team’s training camp on crutches after recently sustaining a leg injury. Watch the video here: Dravid’s injury occurred during the Karnataka State Cricket Association Group III league semifinal, where he played for Vijaya Cricket Club alongside his 16-year-old son, Anvay. Appointed as Rajasthan Royals head coach ahead of the IPL …

IPL 2025: Injured head coach Rahul Dravid attends Rajasthan Royals’ pre-season camp on crutches
1 week, 2 days ago

IPL 2025: Injured head coach Rahul Dravid attends Rajasthan Royals’ pre-season camp on crutches

The Hindu  

Despite sustaining a leg injury while playing in a local league match, Indian stalwart and new Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid attended the team’s Indian Premier League pre-season training session. “Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur,” posted Rajasthan Royals on ‘X’. …

Rahul Dravid injured while playing in Bengaluru, to rejoin RR camp on March 12
1 week, 4 days ago

Rahul Dravid injured while playing in Bengaluru, to rejoin RR camp on March 12

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals confirmed that their head coach Rahul Dravid will rejoin their pre-season training camp on Wednesday, March 12. | IPL 2025 Full Schedule | "Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur," the franchise said in a post. Dravid, 52, recently returned to …

IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma arrive for Mumbai Indians camp after Champions Trophy triumph
1 week, 4 days ago

IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma arrive for Mumbai Indians camp after Champions Trophy triumph

The Hindu  

Champions Trophy 2025-winning India captain Rohit Sharma and team member Hardik Pandya arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday from Dubai to join the Mumbai Indians training camp ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Multiple players in the squad for this season kicked off the preparatory camp on Tuesday at MI’s home venue, Wankhede Stadium. Overseas players Bevon Jacobs and …

KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter
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KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter

India Today  

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the team has found a dependable and effective No. 6 batter in KL Rahul, praising him as a crucial element ahead of India's Champions Trophy Final against New Zealand on March 9. Rahul, India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in the tournament, has embraced his middle-order role, delivering vital contributions that could be instrumental against the Black …

Who’s the most successful KKR captain? Check it out as social media reacts to Ajinkya Rahane’s appointment for IPL 2025
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Who’s the most successful KKR captain? Check it out as social media reacts to Ajinkya Rahane’s appointment for IPL 2025

Live Mint  

Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as the captain ahead of IPL 2025. Sourav Ganguly, the franchise’s first leader from 2008 to 2010, led KKR in 27 matches, winning 13 with a 48.14% win rate. However, Shreyas Iyer became KKR’s most successful captain in the post-Gambhir era, guiding the team to their third IPL title in 2024. Social media …

Pakistan legends react: Play India in bilateral series across formats, other boards must not send players to IPL
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Pakistan legends react: Play India in bilateral series across formats, other boards must not send players to IPL

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, From Saqlain Mushtaq challenging India to a bilateral series across formats to Inzamam ul Haq calling on cricket boards to stop sending their players to IPL, the reaction of former Pakistan stars, after the national team's early exit from Champions Trophy, has bordered on the ridiculous to real disappointment and hurt. Pakistan legends react: Play India in bilateral series …

Delhi Capitals appoints Pietersen as team mentor for IPL
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Delhi Capitals appoints Pietersen as team mentor for IPL

The Hindu  

In a high-profile addition to its support staff ahead of the Indian Premier League’s 18th edition, which starts on March 22, Delhi Capitals announced the appointment of former England batter Kevin Pietersen as team mentor on Thursday. He was also part of the IPL for five seasons, representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals and the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant. “I’ve …

Kevin Pietersen’s Big IPL Comeback — Here’s What You Need to Know
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Kevin Pietersen’s Big IPL Comeback — Here’s What You Need to Know

The Hindu  

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as the team mentor for Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. The Dilli x KP love story continues 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/MmzMagVFBB — Delhi Capitals February 27, 2025 This will be Pietersen’s first coaching stint in the IPL. “I love the city, I love the fans and I’ll …

From UAE to Madurai, World Cup fame Karthik Meiyappan carves his own path in TNPL
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From UAE to Madurai, World Cup fame Karthik Meiyappan carves his own path in TNPL

The Hindu  

Former UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan, bought by Siechem Madurai Panthers for ₹9.2 lakh in the 2025 TNPL auction, gained prominence when he became the first UAE bowler to ever pick up a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup in 2022. The 24-year-old, who bowls the googly, slider, and topspinner as variations, was optimistic that his SRH stint and TNCA league …

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
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Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. India skipper Rohit Sharma, who returned to form with a scintillating 119 in the second ODI against England, also looked sharp, practising late cuts and delicate …

Rajasthan Royals appoint former India, NCA bowling coach for IPL 2025
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Rajasthan Royals appoint former India, NCA bowling coach for IPL 2025

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals announced the appointment of Sairaj Bahutule as spin-bowling coach for IPL 2025. Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour is also part of the Rajasthan franchise, as he has been appointed as the new batting coach. Welcoming Bahutule to the set-up, Dravid noted his extensive coaching experience and deep understanding of the spin bowling art and added that he …

'IPL is the beast': SA20 looking to be 'biggest league' outside of Indian T20 giant, says Graeme Smith
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'IPL is the beast': SA20 looking to be 'biggest league' outside of Indian T20 giant, says Graeme Smith

Hindustan Times  

The SA20's ultimate aim is to become the biggest T20 league in the world outside of the Indian Premier League, league commissioner Graeme Smith has said. “We know that the IPL is the beast and we want to be the biggest league outside of India,” Smith said in an interaction with Indian media. “We got a lot of the early …

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians All-Time IPL Playing 11
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IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians All-Time IPL Playing 11

ABP News  

MI All-Time IPL Playing 11: Five-time Indian Premier League champions and two-time Champions League winners, Mumbai Indians have consistently built their squads around a strong domestic core, complemented by quality overseas players. Ambati Rayudu Ambati Rayudu made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2010 and played a vital role for the franchise as a batsman, fielder, and occasional wicketkeeper. …

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals' Top 5 Game-Changers Who Can Deliver IPL 2025 Trophy
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1 month, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals' Top 5 Game-Changers Who Can Deliver IPL 2025 Trophy

ABP News  

With Indian Premier League 2025 set to begin on March 21, Delhi Capitals are preparing for the season without their star player Rishabh Pant. Axar Patel – The All-Round Leader One of Delhi's most experienced players, Axar Patel has consistently delivered with both bat and ball. Harry Brook – The Explosive Middle-Order Batter Delhi Capitals secured England's Harry Brook for …

IPL is leader of franchise cricket and we can only learn from them: Graeme Smith
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IPL is leader of franchise cricket and we can only learn from them: Graeme Smith

The Hindu  

SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith has pledged to make it the second best league in the world after admitting that the IPL remains the leader of franchise cricket, from where they can "only learn" to get better. Smith feels that the cricket ecosystem of South Africa is getting better with young exciting talent like Lhuan dre Pretorious, Kwena Mphaka and Ryan …

IPL is leader of franchise cricket and SA20 can only learn from them: Graeme Smith
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL is leader of franchise cricket and SA20 can only learn from them: Graeme Smith

India Today  

SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith said that the Indian Premier League remains the undisputed leader in franchise cricket, from which they can "only learn" and improve. IPL is the leader in franchise cricket by far, and we can only learn from them," Smith told PTI Bhasha in an exclusive interview. IPL veteran Dinesh Karthik became the first Indian player to participate …

IPL 2025: RCB's Faith In These Two England Stars Strengthened By IND vs ENG 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: RCB's Faith In These Two England Stars Strengthened By IND vs ENG 1st ODI

ABP News  

Royal Challengers Bangalore has built a strong squad for Indian Premier League 2025, and two of its key acquisitions, Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell, have already made an impact for England in the ongoing IND vs ENG ODI series. With Royal Challengers Bangalore securing Salt for Rs 11.50 crore in Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, the England star is …

‘I’m not biased but Gambhir highly…': Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal axed in India's Champions Trophy XI of Ashwin
2 months ago

‘I’m not biased but Gambhir highly…': Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal axed in India's Champions Trophy XI of Ashwin

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin believes India should have picked an extra seam-bowling all-rounder like Nitish Kumar Reddy instead of going in with three all-rounders who bowl finger spin for the Champions Trophy 2025. Unless India decide to replace Kuldeep Yadav as the lead spinner, one would have to believe, only one among Sundar, Axar and Jadeja is likely to play in the …

Rohit Sharma told 'next 5 months crucial' to determine future, separated from Virat Kohli: 'Just like Sachin, Dravid…'
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Rohit Sharma told 'next 5 months crucial' to determine future, separated from Virat Kohli: 'Just like Sachin, Dravid…'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli experienced an emotional high of winning the T20 World Cup midway through 2024 but the year ended with both of India's seniormost players experiencing arguably the worst seasons of their careers. India experienced a disastrous run of form in the 2024/25 Test season that resulted in them missing out on the WTC final for the …

KL Rahul snubbed for Delhi Capitals' captaincy? Karthik reveals DC's new skipper for IPL 2025
2 months ago

KL Rahul snubbed for Delhi Capitals' captaincy? Karthik reveals DC's new skipper for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

Team India's star all-rounder Axar Patel is set to take on a new challenge as the captain of Delhi Capitals in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik seemingly revealed the development during Cricbuzz’s HeyCB with DK show on YouTube, though an official announcement from the franchise is still awaited. Lucknow Super Giants' captain …

Dinesh Karthik reveals reason behind choosing SA20 after IPL retirement, ex-RCB star makes Paarl Royals debut
2 months, 1 week ago

Dinesh Karthik reveals reason behind choosing SA20 after IPL retirement, ex-RCB star makes Paarl Royals debut

Live Mint  

Dinesh Karthik became the first Indian to feature in a SA20 match when the former India wicketkeeper-batter made his debut for Paarl Royals against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Boland Park on Saturday. One of the most successful cricketers in the Indian Premier League, Karthik retired from the world's best franchise league after amassing 4842 runs from 257 matches while …

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