Ashwin suggested that veteran all-rounder and long-time spin partner Ravindra Jadeja could also be considered a viable candidate for the captaincy role, given his experience and consistent performances across formats
Lucknow Super Giants have named New Zealand fast bowler William O’Rourke as his replacement for the rest of the tournament
The match was originally slated for May 15 but was postponed after the IPL temporarily suspended operations due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists
Notably, pacer Renuka Singh and all-rounder Shreyanka Patil have been left out of the squads, marking their absence as one of the key talking points ahead of the tour
Mendis, who has not previously featured in the IPL, was recently active in the Pakistan Super League 2025 with the Quetta Gladiators
Anaya also shared a memorable interaction in which she asked Kohli about his mental approach to high-pressure situations
On May 12, Kohli stunned the cricketing world by revealing his decision to step away from Test cricket ahead of India’s England tour, concluding an illustrious red-ball career spanning 123 matches
South Africa are chasing an elusive ICC title, while Australia aim to make history as the tournament's first two-time champions
Former Sri Lanka and Canada cricketer Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed as the new head coach of the USA's men's cricket team, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Previously, the 54-year-old helped the American team get their One-Day International status and establish their name in the cricketing world
Virat Kohli on Monday took to his official social media handle to announce his retirement in the format. In the previous week, traditional opening batsman Rohit Sharma drew curtains in the longest format of the game
"I have been a massive Virat Kohli fan over the last 14 years - his stats speak for themselves - but he was so much more than that. It was his aura, swagger, and passion. We know Indian cricket fans, and the game means so much to them," Hussain said on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast
Vaughan was worried India was losing interest in Test cricket, and Kohli was the one who brought the love back to the format. The Test cricket would have been a far blander place without Kohli
"I have been a massive Virat Kohli fan over the last 14 years - his stats speak for themselves - but he was so much more than that. It was his aura, swagger, and passion. We know Indian cricket fans, and the game means so much to them," Hussain said on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast
15 May,2025 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVaughan was worried India was losing interest in Test cricket, and Kohli was the one who brought the love back to the format. The Test cricket would have been a far blander place without Kohli
15 May,2025 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRomario Shepherd was accompanied by Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Dwayne Bravo. Shepherd is also part of the West Indies ODI squad for their upcoming tour in England, which will start from May 29, and the schedule of the series will clash with the IPL 2025 playoffs
15 May,2025 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCheteshwar Pujara’s father feels out-of-favour son deserves spot on Test team to England following Virat Kohli’s exit
15 May,2025 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureIndia are entering uncharted territory. For the first time since 1989, when Sachin Tendulkar made his debut, India will tour England for a Test series without Tendulkar or Kohli in the ranks
15 May,2025 08:26 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis is set to join the Gujarat Titans as a replacement for England's Jos Buttler for the upcoming IPL 2025 playoffs, beginning on May 29. Gujarat will next face the Delhi Capitals on May 18 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi
Fraser-McGurk's release won't hurt DC as he was dropped after the first six games in which he tallied only 55 runs
14 May,2025 10:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Both teams’ squads and staff were eventually relocated to Delhi through a complex combination of road and rail travel, passing through Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar
14 May,2025 07:43 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
The decision to tweak replacement regulations was taken in light of the growing list of foreign players exiting the league midway due to international commitments
14 May,2025 06:24 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Indians will next take the field on May 21, when they face off against Delhi Capitals in what will be a must-win game as the tournament heads into its business end
14 May,2025 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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As IPL 2025 kicked off today with a match between KKR and RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans gathered in large numbers electrifying the atmosphere outside the stadium. Fans of both teams engaged in friendly banter, exchanging playful jabs and passionate chants, setting the perfect tone for an intense season opener. From face-painted superfans to enthusiastic chants the IPL spirit is alive and kicking.
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