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Indian Premier League 2025: Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane to replace Shreyas Iyer as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL 2025 Schedule: RR Match Fixtures, Timings, Venues, and Players List

NEW DELHI: The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will start on March 22, the BCCI announced on Sunday and inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals will begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.

The Times of India

RCB IPL 2025 Schedule: Full Match Fixtures, Timings, Venues, and Players List

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will step into IPL 2025 under the leadership of their new captain, Rajat Patidar, as they kick off their campaign against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in the tournament opener on March 22.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) IPL 2025 Schedule: LSG Fixtures, Match Timings, Venues, and Players List

NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Sunday released the complete schedule for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 which will have Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru as its season opener on March 22.

The Times of India

IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Dates, venues, timings of all matches

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday unveiled a 74-match schedule for the 18th Indian Premier League that will be held across 13 venues, starting on March 22 with the blockbuster clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.

The Times of India

IPL 2025 Schedule: KKR to face RCB in opener on March 22, final at Eden Gardens on May 25

NEW DELHI: The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League season will kick-off with a high-octane clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22.

The Times of India

IPL 2025 schedule: 18th season likely to start on March 22, final on May 25

The forthcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to commence on March 22. The inaugural match will showcase the defending champions in their home venue, with Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosting the opening fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), according to a…

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CSK, KKR lose interest in acquiring teams in The Hundred: Report

Indian Premier League (IPL) powerhouses Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are not convinced about the business model of England's white-ball domestic tournament, The Hundred, which has led to their declining interest in acquiring teams in the competition -- according to a Cricbuzz report.

The Times of India

Indian Premier League 2025: Captains of all ten IPL teams

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their IPL title victory in 2024, has been named captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the 2025 season, which begins in March. Iyer was signed by PBKS for a record-breaking Rs 26.75 crore during the November mega auction,…

The Times of India

Ankit Rajpoot announces retirement from Indian cricket

NEW DELHI: Lanky fast bowler Ankit Rajpoot on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. The 31-year-old, known for his ability to generate bounce and swing, represented Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for teams like Punjab Kings, Chennai Super…

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer: The captain who turns every challenge into gold

NEW DELHI: Trophies and Shreyas Iyer have gone hand in hand throughout 2024, marking a remarkable year for the star batter and captain. The trend began with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he led the team to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title since 2014. KKR had previously won…

The Times of India

IPL 2025: Predicted opening pairs for all teams after the mega auction

NEW DELHI: The two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed ten franchises spending a whopping Rs 639.15 crore to buy the services of 182 players.

The Times of India

IPL Auction 2025: Full squads analysed - how each team strategised to build the perfect combination

All Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have finalised their squads for the 2025 season after going through the retentions and the auction. Each team has signed their minimum 18 players and maximum of 25 from the Rs 120 crore that was available to them.

The Times of India

Full list of IPL 2025 support staff: Coaches, analysts, and key team members

NEW DELHI: Support staff play a critical role in an IPL team's success, as they handle diverse responsibilities ranging from strategy formulation to player well-being.

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IPL Auction 2025: Full squads, players list and final teams of 10 IPL franchises after mega auction

The IPL 2025 auction took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th and 25th. The Abady Al-Johar Arena hosted the two-day event.

The Times of India

IPL 2025 Captains: From Virat Kohli to Rishabh Pant, who's leading your favorite team?

NEW DELHI: With the two-day mega auction having concluded in Jeddah, the captains for the IPL 2025 season have been confirmed for most teams, with a few still awaiting official announcements.

The Times of India

IPL 2025 Captains: From Virat Kohli to Rishabh Pant, who's leading your favourite team?

NEW DELHI: With the two-day mega auction having concluded in Jeddah, the captains for the IPL 2025 season have been confirmed for most teams, with a few still awaiting official announcements.

The Times of India

Explained: Why KKR bid Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh Iyer

NEW DELHI: The cricketing world was left stunned when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opted not to retain their title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and instead re-signed all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. At the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, KKR shelled out a staggering Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh, fueling speculation that…

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EXCLUSIVE | Umran Malik after getting KKR deal: 'I am going to kill it'

NEW DELHI: India speedster Umran Malik is thrilled to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2025 season. Known for his blistering pace, Umran, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2021 to 2024, was snapped up by KKR for Rs 75 lakh. The pacer is eager to unleash his fiery…

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KKR squad, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders final team and projected XI with full list of players and price tags after IPL mega auction

Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) focused on retaining the core of their successful squad. They achieved this by re-signing key players, including a marquee acquisition of Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 23.75 crore.

The Times of India

IPL Auction 2025: Best bargain buys after two-day affair

NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 mega-auction in Jeddah has been remarkable, with franchises investing substantial amounts in key players. While some cricketers commanded premium prices, others were acquired at reasonable rates by their respective teams.

The Times of India

IPL Auction 2025: Most expensive player for each team across all 10 IPL franchises

NEW DELHI: The two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) auction concluded in the port city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on November 25, with Rishabh Pant emerging as the costliest buy, breaking the record of biggest price tag with a pay-cheque of a staggering Rs 27 crore from the Lucknow Super…

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IPL passes on Smith, Warner, Anderson, but sign 13yo

A 13-year-old has become the youngest player to be signed by the Indian Premier League but no one wanted veterans David Warner, Steve Smith and James Anderson.

The Times of India

Jaydev Unadkat creates history in IPL 2025 mega auction

NEW DELHI: Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat made history at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on Monday, being acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 1 crore.

The Times of India

IPL Auction 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Top buys, biggest deals and team updates

The first day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw most of the high-profile names raking in the moolah as the 10 franchises virtually emptied their pockets on Sunday to bag the priority players in their respective shortlist.

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