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"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

Thakur, a seasoned all-rounder, has been picked from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) at his base price of INR 2 crore. A reliable performer across all three formats for India, he adds significant IPL experience, having featured in 95 matches for five different franchises.

Sunrisers would be looking forward to a winning start at home to get the early momentum in search of their second IPL trophy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushes defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in IPL 2025 season's opening match

The police said Bharadwaj purchased the tickets from some sources and selling it at a higher price to people when on information the SOT team nabbed him

The Hyderabad franchise boasts some of the most explosive batters in world cricket, with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen forming a formidable top order.

On television, besides the English feed, JioStar Network will offer coverage in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Meanwhile, the 18th season will be streamed live digitally across 16 feeds, featuring 12 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, and Punjabi.

"Therefore, opponents should be well-prepared before facing the Kings this season," Ponting said during a conversation with meta creators, which included various digital creators from across the country, at the PCA Stadium in Chandigarh on Saturday.

The BCCI held a meeting with captains, coaches, and managers at its headquarters on Thursday, March 20, in preparation for the 18th IPL season. During the discussion, representatives from all 10 IPL teams shared their feedback and opinions on different aspects of the playing conditions. Following a common consensus, the following updates have been implemented.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to take on Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL season opener at the Eden Gardens

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.

On the overall KKR squad building up for the title defence, Varun said that the team looked good and it’s about cracking the code and having the best playing eleven performing consistently

For Lucknow Super Giants to make a significant impact in the upcoming IPL season starting on March 22, their batting lineup must deliver explosively. Their ability to blend class, power, and precision in any conditions is undeniable.

The Royals, who made it to the 2022 IPL final but fell short against Gujarat Titans before missing out on the playoffs the following season, have consistently been a team that captivates fans.

"Inside the locker room, Kohli once asked Sarfaraz Khan, ‘Sarfu, what’s your shoe size?’ to which Sarfaraz replied, ‘Nine.’ Then he looked at me, and I thought, ‘Oh no, I have to get this right,’ because even if the shoes didn’t fit, I still wanted them,” Nitish said in a chat with Puma podcast.

By all means, it will be a huge challenge for Gujarat, which failed to qualify for the play-offs last season having just won five out of the 14 league games to finish eighth on the points table

The young all-rounder Parag will take charge in the opening fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, followed by home encounters against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 and five-time champions Chennai Super Kings on March 30

Vihari says the dynamics of IPL have changed drastically since the first edition

The new captain, Rajat Patidar, is expected to give a new direction and mentor the team to that dream finish

"I used to throw balls to them during their practice sessions—some of my earliest IPL memories. I was extremely nervous, but I already knew about Sachin Sir. He was the reason I started playing cricket. My father is his biggest fan. While my dad was never into posters, we still had Sachin's posters in our village," Gill shared in a conversation with JioHotstar.