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Flamboyant opener Phil Salt, the unsung hero of KKR campaigns over the years Nitish Rana and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, whose sensational spell in the last year’s final left the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad in shambles, will be missed for sure.

Reflecting on the Impact Player Rule and high-scoring matches in the IPL, de Villiers said that rule had greatly changed the game.

The Mumbai Indians all-rounder said the 2024 season was undoubtedly challenging for them as a group, but it also provided invaluable lessons. We analysed those learnings and applied them while building our team for 2025

Kohli's majestic unbeaten century was the backbone of India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.

Preity took to Instagram, where she shared a picture posing with Gene.The picture shows the couple enjoying a date on a boat. They are surrounded by picturesque landscapes with a lake, lush green mountains, and a clear blue sky. Gene sits behind the actress, who is leaning back against him, appearing relaxed.

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).

Known for their close friendship, Anil’s message was both a celebration of Preity’s special day and a show of support for her team, Punjab Kings. With a heartfelt note wishing her success, he expressed his hopes for the team to win the IPL trophy this year.

Under Gambhir, India lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years, and they hit a new low when they were whitewashed 0-3 by New Zealand at home, unprecedented in the country's cricket history

Rajasthan Royals head coach feels that the franchise would be able to provide 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi with "a good environment"

Rajasthan Royals, under the leadership of Rahul Dravid, secured his services for a price of Rs 1.10 crore. With a base price of Rs 30 lakh, Delhi Capitals (DC) opened the bidding, followed by RR at Rs 35 lakh. The teams exchanged bids, driving the price past Rs 1 crore. RR prevailed in the history-making moment with a winning bid of Rs 1.10 crore after an intense contest with DC.

Says nothing sets off Nattu's loss. Every team goes through it, whether you try and find the players early and...pounce on opportunities or you try and wait for the back end

Venkatesh Iyer was the surprise show-stopper as he was bought back for Rs 23.75 crore by his former franchise Kolkata Knight Riders

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of IPL as Lucknow Super Giants splurged a humongous Rs 27 crore to buy the flamboyant India keeper-batter in the tournament's mega auction here on Sunday.

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

In an email to franchises on Thursday, accessed by ESPN cricinfo, the IPL referred to these as "windows," though they are likely to become the final dates

"Officials have gone there to finalise the venue and dates, announcement to be made very soon," the source added.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday backed the retention of national team players in the Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2025 while franchise skipper Hardik Pandya summed it up as "five fingers but one fist".

The franchise had parted ways with Ricky Ponting in July this year after being at the helm since 2018

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

Replaces South African Mark Boucher who led the team to a last-placed finish in this year's tournament