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For the connoisseurs of the game, Indian Premier League launched in 2008 was more of a ‘tamasha’ and that it would kill cricket by encouraging the young talent to prefer the more unorthodox style of playing, especially with the batters going for all those “across the line” strokes

As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Pandya was fined Rs 12 lakhs.

Shubman Gill’s team fell short against Punjab Kings in their previous match, despite impressive performances from Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33) in pursuit of a 244-run target. Their bowlers, including Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, found it difficult to curb PBKS' aggressive batting, spearheaded by Shreyas Iyer (97 off 42).

"I've never worked on my bat speed, I'm just blessed with incredible talent," Pooran said

Lucknow Super Giants bowlers put in a much-disciplined effort to restrict the home team in the league match at Uppal stadium

"We’ve decided to bowl first as the pitch looks dry, and we’d like to chase later. Captaining the team means a lot to me—I started my journey here as a 17-year-old, so stepping into this role is exciting. Filling in for Sanju is a big responsibility, but the impact rule works in our favor. We've retained most of our core players, which gives us stability in the batting order. Our three overseas players will be Theekshana, Jofra, and Farooqi. It's always important to start strong, and we've put in a lot of preparation," said Parag at the t

Around 450 surveillance cameras were being installed in and outside the stadium including at checkpoints and parking areas. "A Joint Command and Control Room is set up to monitor the surveillance cameras," the commissioner said, adding that anti-sabotage teams would be on the ground until the match is over.

Dhanashree and Chahal got engaged in 2020 and married in December of the same year in a private ceremony in Gurugram

Justice Madhav Jamdar directed the Bandra family court in the city to decide the couple's divorce petition by March 20 as the cricketer would not be available after March 21 on account of the IPL

Rahul captained the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the past three seasons but was released by the franchise before the auction. Delhi acquired him for Rs 14 crore after parting ways with their star wicketkeeper-batter and former captain, Rishabh Pant. However, Rahul will focus solely on wicketkeeping duties, as Delhi has appointed Axar Patel as their new captain for the season.

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, saying that the fugitive was attempting to avoid his extradition

Over the years, the franchise has built a strong reputation for its exceptional scouting and ability to discover top-tier talent. By acquiring Avinash in last year's auction, the Kings reaffirmed their trust in young players, and he is now determined to make an impact on the grand stage.

The IPL 2025 is set to kick-start on March 22, with a clash between last year's winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Pant was picked at the mega auction for an IPL record Rs 27 crore by the franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka

There will be INR 641.5 crore cumulatively in kitty of 10 teams with 204 possible slots to be filled but one can be rest assured that all eyes will be trained on Pant's name when it comes up

However, he will continue with the franchise's other team in the SA20 competition, Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Cummins led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL 2024 final after being acquired by the franchise for Rs 20.50 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in tournament history. As the IPL 2025 season approaches, a mega auction is scheduled for later this year, allowing each team to retain up to six players from their current squad—no more than five capped players (including both Indian and overseas) and a maximum of two uncapped players—either through retention or by using the Right to Match (RTM) option.

The move reunites Rathour with Dravid at the franchise, after their national team stints ended with a Men's T20 World Cup win

As the left-handed batter celebrates his 52nd birthday today, let's revisit his nearly two-decade-long career. Ganguly's polarizing ability sparked one of Indian cricket's most captivating dramas.

Shah Rukh and Gauri Radiate Joy Holding IPL Trophy