Ajinkya Rahane frontrunner for Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in IPL 2025? What happened to Venkatesh Iyer?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajinkya Rahane frontrunner for Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in IPL 2025? What happened to Venkatesh Iyer?

Live Mint  

Out-of-contention India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders captain in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League, which is to start on March 14, 2025. Rahane was bought by the defending champions for just ₹1.5 crore on the second day of IPL 2025 mega auction which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. After KKR splashed a staggering ₹23.75 crore on India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, many tipped the Madhya Pradesh cricketer to become the new captain. According to a TOI report, Rahane is 90 per cent confirmed to become the new KKR captain, replacing Shreyas Iyer, who was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.

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IPL 2025: Lord Shardul Thakur memes viral after LSG pacer decimates SRH 300 hopes
14 hours, 15 minutes ago

IPL 2025: Lord Shardul Thakur memes viral after LSG pacer decimates SRH 300 hopes

India Today  

Shardul Thakur grabbed headlines on Thursday, March 27, by pulling off the improbable against SunRisers Hyderabad in an IPL 2025 clash. The Lucknow Super Giants bowler kept SunRisers' big-hitting batters quiet in the powerplay after captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to field at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. | IPL 2025, SRH vs LSG Updates …

IPL 2025 | Shreyas the most improved batter in the past one year: Sourav Ganguly
1 day, 5 hours ago

IPL 2025 | Shreyas the most improved batter in the past one year: Sourav Ganguly

The Hindu  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer is the most “improved” batter in the past year and appears to be “ready” for all formats. After ending India’s triumphant Champions Trophy campaign as the nation’s leading run-scorer, Shreyas relished his purple patch of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. The former BCCI president expressed his …

IPL 2025: Four uncapped stars who shone in first week
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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 | Quinton de Kock spearheads a facile chase as KKR piles misery on RR
1 day, 11 hours ago

IPL 2025 | Quinton de Kock spearheads a facile chase as KKR piles misery on RR

The Hindu  

Then the tweakers turned things around. Rajasthan Royals was looking good with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and stand-in captain Riyan Parag involved in a promising partnership, after Sanju Samson came forward and made enough room to get himself yorked by Vaibhav Arora. After restricting RR to 151 for nine, KKR, riding on a superb knock from Quinton de Kock, romped home …

IPL 2025: Nitish Rana departs for single digits against KKR; watch Venky Mysore’s witty reaction in viral video
1 day, 13 hours ago

IPL 2025: Nitish Rana departs for single digits against KKR; watch Venky Mysore’s witty reaction in viral video

Live Mint  

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore produced a witty reaction after Rajasthan Royals batter Nitish Rana after the latter was dismissed cheaply in their IPL 2025 encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Having bought for ₹4.20 crore, Nitish Rana is yet to settle in at Rajasthan Royals. Soon after the wicket of Nitish Rana, the camera …

KL Rahul to return in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 game vs SRH after taking paternity break
1 day, 13 hours ago

KL Rahul to return in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 game vs SRH after taking paternity break

Hindustan Times  

India star KL Rahul is all set to return to action in Delhi Capitals' second game in the ongoing 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. KL Rahul had missed DC's season opener Rahul missed Delhi's season opener against former franchise Lucknow Super Giants because he had taken a paternity break. Rahul has been in exceptional form in white-ball cricket, …

IPL 2025, RR vs KKR Live Score: Defending champions aim for winning return against under-fire Royals
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IPL 2025, RR vs KKR Live Score: Defending champions aim for winning return against under-fire Royals

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2025, RR vs KKR Live Score: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be in search of their first win of the season when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the IPL match on Wednesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The defending champions struggled against the RCB spinners as the likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell failed …

RR Vs KKR: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Match No. 6
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1 day, 22 hours ago

RR Vs KKR: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Match No. 6

ABP News  

Rajasthan Royals will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League season 2025 on March 26 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Both RR, led by Riyan Parag and the defending champions KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, faced defeats in their respective IPL 2025 opening encounters. Tushar Deshpande impressed with figures of 3/44, while the …

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock downplays retirement impact after record 97 for KKR vs RR
2 days, 5 hours ago

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock downplays retirement impact after record 97 for KKR vs RR

India Today  

Quinton de Kock silenced his doubters with a match-winning 97 off just 61 deliveries for his new team, Kolkata Knight Riders, against SunRisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, March 26. On a pitch that unusually favoured bowlers, De Kock used his wealth of experience to bat more freely than anyone else on display in the IPL 2025 match at the Barabati Stadium …

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock and spinners get KKR off the mark, RR stumble in Guwahati
2 days, 5 hours ago

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, 5 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, RR vs KKR: Rajasthan Royals hosts Kolkata Knight Riders as both sides look for their first win
2 days, 17 hours ago

IPL 2025, RR vs KKR: Rajasthan Royals hosts Kolkata Knight Riders as both sides look for their first win

The Hindu  

There isn’t much time for licking your wounds at the Indian Premier League. Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders may not actually mind that though: both will be keen to push their comprehensive defeats in their opening matches behind them when the sides face off at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. KKR, the reigning champion, was humbled …

'Shots fired at Rohit Sharma': Fans speculate MS Dhoni's latest 'captaincy' remark an 'indirect' dig at India skipper
2 days, 21 hours ago

'Shots fired at Rohit Sharma': Fans speculate MS Dhoni's latest 'captaincy' remark an 'indirect' dig at India skipper

Hindustan Times  

The official broadcasters of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League recently released a lengthy interview with former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, where the India legend touched upon various topics ranging from the IPL 2023 final, where Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning run, to the changing dynamic in the CSK dressing room after he stepped down from …

DC vs LSG: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Match No. 4
3 days, 20 hours ago

DC vs LSG: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Match No. 4

ABP News  

Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants are set to clash in Match 4 of the Indian Premier League 2025 on March 24 at the Dr. Y.S. Rishabh Pant, who captained Delhi Capitals until last season, will now don the LSG jersey, while KL Rahul, LSG’s skipper until IPL 2024, has joined the Delhi Capitals squad for the 2025 season at …

Explained: Why KL Rahul is likely to sit out of DC's opening game of IPL 2025 against LSG
3 days, 21 hours ago

Explained: Why KL Rahul is likely to sit out of DC's opening game of IPL 2025 against LSG

Firstpost  

While Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is set to face the franchise he had represented since his IPL debut in 2016, on Monday, Delhi Capitals keeper-batter KL Rahul isn’t likely to face his former team. KL Rahul had reportedly joined Delhi Capitals' pre-season camp late after starring in India's Champions Trophy triumph in the UAE. In an indirect trade …

IPL 2025: KL Rahul Likely To Miss DC vs LSG Clash Due To ‘Personal’ Reasons
3 days, 21 hours ago

IPL 2025: KL Rahul Likely To Miss DC vs LSG Clash Due To ‘Personal’ Reasons

ABP News  

Delhi Capitals will kick off their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. There’s heightened interest around the clash, with KL Rahul, former LSG captain, now part of the DC squad, while Rishabh Pant, who led DC until this season, is now in the LSG camp. KL Rahul …

Why Rohit Sharma's Champions Trophy method should take a backseat in IPL 2025
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4 days, 1 hour 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 …

Axar Patel drops big update on KL Rahul’s availability for DC vs LSG IPL 2025 opener: ‘He joined the team… Right now…’
4 days, 3 hours ago

Axar Patel drops big update on KL Rahul’s availability for DC vs LSG IPL 2025 opener: ‘He joined the team… Right now…’

Hindustan Times  

It’s a new IPL season and KL Rahul will donning a different team jersey this year. But according to reports, Rahul is expected to not feature in DC’s opener, against his former team LSG in Visakhapatnam. Axar Patel on KL Rahul's availability Speaking on Rahul’s selection for the opener, DC skipper Axar Patel said, “Obviously, he joined the team. Right …

IPL 2025: Ravindra’s grit, Noor’s guile guide Chennai Super Kings to four-wicket win as Mumbai’s wretched luck continues
4 days, 11 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 …

Shah Rukh Khan’s Hosting At IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Fails TImpress Reddit Users
4 days, 14 hours ago

Shah Rukh Khan’s Hosting At IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Fails TImpress Reddit Users

ABP News  

Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, took center stage as the host for the IPL 2025 opening ceremony on Saturday. I miss those days when actual hosts hosted and made fun of the attendees, being actors and actresses.” Another user took a jibe, saying, “It's funny how he's always hogging the limelight, and when his bowlers are getting …

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan 106, SRH 286 too much for Rajasthan in Hyderabad run-fest
Top News
4 days, 15 hours ago

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan 106, SRH 286 too much for Rajasthan in Hyderabad run-fest

India Today  

SunRisers Hyderabad stamped their authority in the Indian Premier League in their very first outing of the season. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Ishan Kishan was the star of the show among the batters on Sunday, hitting his maiden IPL hundred. After having a couple of really poor seasons at Mumbai Indians, Ishan found a …

IPL 2025: RR Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First Vs SRH In Hyderabad, Check Playing 11s
4 days, 20 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 …

SRH vs RR, IPL 2025: Why Sanju Samson not captaining Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad? EXPLAINED
4 days, 20 hours ago

SRH vs RR, IPL 2025: Why Sanju Samson not captaining Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad? EXPLAINED

Live Mint  

Sanju Samson will not be leading Rajasthan Royals and be playing as a pure batter in their first three matches in the Indian Premier League 2025. “Riyan Parag was named the Royals captain for their first three matches of IPL 2025 as Samson is still recovering from a right index finger injury sustained during the England series," Rajasthan Royals said. …

SRH vs RR, IPL 2025: Why is Sanju Samson not captaining Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad?
4 days, 20 hours ago

SRH vs RR, IPL 2025: Why is Sanju Samson not captaining Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad?

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals will be captained by Riyan Parag in its IPL 2025 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. This comes after Sanju Samson, RR’s full-time captain, was not cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence for wicketkeeping and will only be available to play as a batter or Impact Player. “Sanju Samson, an integral part of the Royals set-up, will …

SRH's predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan adds to batting prowess, Will Adam Zampa get a look in?
5 days, 4 hours ago

SRH's predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan adds to batting prowess, Will Adam Zampa get a look in?

Hindustan Times  

Sunrisers Hyderabad were arguably the most exciting team in IPL 2024, their ultra-aggressive style making for some unbelievable scores throughout the tournament. Despite registering three of the four highest ever scores in IPL history, the men in orange ultimately fell short of the true goal, getting devastated by KKR in the final to finish as runners-up. A pair of southpaws …

SRH vs RR Match Preview, IPL 2025: Riyan faces fiery Hyderabad in captaincy debut
5 days, 5 hours ago

SRH vs RR Match Preview, IPL 2025: Riyan faces fiery Hyderabad in captaincy debut

India Today  

Sunrisers Hyderabad will welcome Rajasthan Royals to the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 23. The Royals lost both the matches they went up against the Sunrisers in IPL 2024, with the first one being a final over thriller. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule For Rajasthan, they have undergone some changes with long-time …

IPL 2025: Defining moments from Virat Kohli-powered RCB triumph over KKR
Top News
5 days, 6 hours ago

IPL 2025: Defining moments from Virat Kohli-powered RCB triumph over KKR

Firstpost  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in IPL 2025 opener. The turning point came when RCB’s Krunal Pandya took three important wickets in the middle overs, which shifted the game in RCB’s favour. For his impressive and game changing spell of 3⃣/2⃣9⃣, Krunal Pandya bagged the Player of the Match award that helped #RCB register a …

IPL 2025: RCB captain Rajat Patidar on captaining Virat Kohli, says 'great opportunity to learn from one of the best'
5 days, 9 hours ago

IPL 2025: RCB captain Rajat Patidar on captaining Virat Kohli, says 'great opportunity to learn from one of the best'

Firstpost  

In the IPL 2025 opener, RCB secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over KKR. RCB captain Rajat Patidar expressed his excitement about leading the team and praised the contributions of star players like Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya. Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, and Josh Hazlewood stepped up with brilliant performances to see their team start the IPL …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt fire up RCB's title hunt in style, decimate KKR
5 days, 12 hours ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt fire up RCB's title hunt in style, decimate KKR

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru got their campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025 off to a winning start, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets on Saturday, March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After being put in to bat first, KKR posted 174/7 in their allotted 20 overs as captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a brilliant half-century. IPL …

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane proves critics wrong with a 25-ball fifty, first after 18 IPL innings
5 days, 14 hours ago

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane proves critics wrong with a 25-ball fifty, first after 18 IPL innings

Live Mint  

New KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane started his captaincy reign with a briskly paced 56 off 30 balls comprising 6 fours and 4 sixes. Ajinkya Rahane’s role in the team was one of the biggest question marks leading to the season. With a blink of an eye, KKR raced from 9/1 after 3 overs to 60/1 by the end of the …

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting sets bold vision for Punjab Kings, aims to build ‘greatest team’ in IPL history
5 days, 14 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: Leader Virat Kohli guides Rajat Patidar on captaincy debut vs KKR
Top News
5 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025: Leader Virat Kohli guides Rajat Patidar on captaincy debut vs KKR

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli was seen guiding Rajat Patidar on his captaincy debut in the opening game of the Indian Premier League 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Patidar won the first toss of the IPL 2025 and opted to bowl first as Josh Hazlewood vindicated his captain’s decision by dismissing …

Ajinkya Rahane goes berserk on KKR captaincy debut with six-hitting madness against RCB, gives mouth-shutting reply
5 days, 14 hours ago

Ajinkya Rahane goes berserk on KKR captaincy debut with six-hitting madness against RCB, gives mouth-shutting reply

Hindustan Times  

Ajinkya Rahane led from the front as his blitz for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the powerplay overs put Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the backfoot in the Indian Premier League 2025 opener at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rahane's onslaught also enabled Sunil Narine at the other end, as he took a liking to left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya. On the other …

IPL 2025: Ishan to complement Abhishek-Head opening pair, says Vettori
5 days, 15 hours ago

IPL 2025: Ishan to 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 SRH vs RR | Ishan will complement Abhishek-Head opening pair, says Vettori
5 days, 15 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: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out
5 days, 15 hours ago

IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, : Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament opener of the 18th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday. IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out The …

Why is Bhuvneshwar Kumar not playing for RCB vs KKR in IPL 2025?
5 days, 15 hours ago

Why is Bhuvneshwar Kumar not playing for RCB vs KKR in IPL 2025?

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar missed the Indian Premier League 2025 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday. FOLLOW KKR vs RCB LIVE Earlier, Patidar, after opting to bowl post the flip of the coin, said, “We have decided to bowl first; the pitch looks hard. We have done proper preparations for the last 10-15 days.” In Bhuvneshwar’s absence, …

IPL 2025: Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli share laughs, dance at opening ceremony
Top News
5 days, 15 hours ago

IPL 2025: Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli share laughs, dance at opening ceremony

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan headlined the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Saturday, March 22. Shah Rukh danced with Virat Kohli during one of the segments of the ceremony, which had the Eden Gardens crowd go berserk. ?#KKRvRCB | @iamsrk | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/9rQqWhlrmM— IndianPremierLeague March 22, 2025 Virat replied to Shah Rukh's comments and …

IPL 2025: RCB Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First vs KKR In Season Opener, Check Playing 11s
5 days, 15 hours ago

IPL 2025: RCB Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First vs KKR In Season Opener, Check Playing 11s

ABP News  

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the Indian Premier League 2025 season at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on March 22. RCB's newly-appointed captain Rajat Patidar came out with KKR's new captain Ajinkya Rahane and put the latter's team in …

IPL 2025: Shah Rukh Khan headlines star-studded opening ceremony
5 days, 16 hours ago

IPL 2025: Shah Rukh Khan headlines star-studded opening ceremony

The Hindu  

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League opened with a spectacular show of light and sound at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. The appearance of superstar Shah Rukh Khan in smart black attire wowed the spectators. The fans were absolutely thrilled as the Kolkata Knight Riders’ co-owner waved at them and addressed them, terming the IPL “the greatest …

If RCB don't do well, will see where captain Patidar stands: Harbhajan Singh
5 days, 19 hours ago

If RCB don't do well, will see where captain Patidar stands: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Rajat Patidar’s captaincy future at Royal Challengers Bengaluru could be uncertain if the team underperforms in IPL 2025. RCB say that they have made Patidar captain for 5 seasons, but if they don't perform well this season, we'll have to see where Patidar stands," he added. IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025, Kolkata …

KKR vs RCB: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Season Opener At Eden Gardens
5 days, 19 hours ago

KKR vs RCB: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Season Opener At Eden Gardens

ABP News  

KKR vs RCB: Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of Indian Premier League 2025 season at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on March 22. Defending champions KKR will be led by Ajinkya Rahane while the star-studded RCB lineup will be led by the newly-appointed captain Rajat Patidar. Let’s have a look …

IPL 2025: Sarandeep Singh opens on squad changes in RCB, KKR; makes playoff predictions
5 days, 21 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 …

'No other captain was sold in single digits': Ajinkya Rahane's KKR captaincy draws unexpected ‘afterthought’ verdict
5 days, 23 hours ago

'No other captain was sold in single digits': Ajinkya Rahane's KKR captaincy draws unexpected ‘afterthought’ verdict

Hindustan Times  

The Kolkata Knight Riders appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain earlier this month, following months of speculations over the successor to Shreyas Iyer, who was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. While Iyer joined Punjab Kings, KKR splurged a mammoth INR 23.75 crore to bring back Venkatesh Iyer to the squad, sparking speculations that the all-rounder …

Shah Rukh Khan’s special message for new KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane: ‘I hope you find...’
5 days, 23 hours ago

Shah Rukh Khan’s special message for new KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane: ‘I hope you find...’

Live Mint  

Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner, has a special message for his team and its captain ahead of their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2025 season. But for the new KKR captain, Ajinkya Rahane, Shah Rukh Khan had a special message. Here's what Shah Rukh Khan told Ajinkya Rahane: “Thank …

"Please be healthy, be happy...": SRK cheers KKR players ahead of IPL 2025 opener against RCB
6 days ago

"Please be healthy, be happy...": SRK cheers KKR players ahead of IPL 2025 opener against RCB

Live Mint  

Kolkata, March 22 : Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan extended his best wishes to the team ahead of their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2025 season. KKR's opening match against RCB has revived memories of the inaugural IPL game in 2008 when Brendon McCullum played a historic knock of …

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli autographs poster for little fan; netizens go ‘awww’
6 days, 2 hours ago

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli autographs poster for little fan; netizens go ‘awww’

Live Mint  

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: A heartwarming gesture from India's star player Virat Kohli, ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Indian Premier League 2025 campaign opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens has got the Internet swooning over him. A young fan of the star cricketer, who had reached Kolkata to meet his idol, was in for a …

Salivating prospect of 300-plus, return of reverse-swing: What to expect from IPL 2025 as KKR vs RCB kicks things off
6 days, 2 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?
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IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?

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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 …

IPL 2025: Captain Ajinkya Rahane silences critics with flying start for KKR vs RCB
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IPL 2025: Captain Ajinkya Rahane silences critics with flying start for KKR vs RCB

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders’ new captain, the experienced Ajinkya Rahane, wasted no time proving his critics wrong, delivering a sensational batting performance in KKR’s IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Score and Updates Rahane’s aggressive strokeplay saw him dominate bowlers like Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, and even Yash Dayal—RCB’s more reliable pacer. …

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