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As IPL turns 18, how have franchises evolved in terms of choosing captains

May 30, 2008. Venue: The Wankhede Stadium. Event: First semifinal of the inaugural IPL between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Daredevils (DD). RR had just finished the warm-ups. Their captain Shane Warne walked towards Yusuf Pathan and without saying a word, looked deep into his eyes, placed a hand on…

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'Always wanted to be around Mahi bhai': Sanju Samson opens up on bond with MS Dhoni and expectations from Vaibhav Suryavanshi

NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 approaches, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has shared insights into his cherished bond with former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and expressed his excitement about RR's young sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

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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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Why Rajasthan Royals bought 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi? Skipper Sanju Samson explains

NEW DELHI: Aged 13, Bihar's Vaibhav Suryavanshi recently made history, becoming youngest player ever to be signed by an Indian Premier League franchise.

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J&K: Police detains 2 female 'terror associates' under PSA in Udhampur

The Jammu and Kashmir Police announced in a statement that two female 'terror associates' have been detained in Udhampur district under the Public Safety Act (PSA). Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

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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: From Ishan Kishan to Mohammed Siraj - Top players parting ways with teams after long stints

NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, marked a transformative phase for the league as all ten teams revamped their squads. With only six retentions allowed, franchises spent a staggering Rs 639.15 crore to acquire 182 players, including 62 overseas stars, during the two-day event.

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Rolls-Royce Spectre: How Electricity Makes It Even Better

The exit road at the BMW Performance Center parking lot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was narrow and dotted with tightly spaced orange cones. I carefully guided the 5.5-metre (215.5 inches) long Rolls-Royce Spectre out of this lot before turning onto the highway entry ramp. I sat near the rear axle,…

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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.

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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.

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IPL Auction 2025: Most expensive uncapped players

NEW DELHI: In the IPL 2025 mega auction, several uncapped players fetched impressive prices due to their standout performances in domestic cricket and T20 leagues. These high bids reflect the franchises' emphasis on tapping into domestic talent capable of delivering impactful performances.

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Rajasthan’s record 10 players to compete in IPL 2025

JAIPUR: Rajasthan cricket is alive and kicking. For the first time in the history of Rajasthan cricket, as many as ten players will represent the different franchises in a cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

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'Loyalty is very expensive': Nitish Rana's wife criticises KKR After IPL 2025 Auction snub

Nitish Rana, a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) since 2018, has joined the Rajasthan Royals (RR) after being bought for Rs 4.20 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on November 25th.

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Rahul Dravid reveals why Rajasthan Royals paid Rs 1.10 crore to buy 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the Indian Premier League's (IPL) youngest crorepati on Monday when the Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a bid of Rs 1.10 crore for him at the auction in Jeddah to bring the young batter in their camp. But what generated interest from the 2008 champions for a…

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IPL 2025 Auction: Players who earned shockingly high prices

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction never ceases to throw surprises. Over the years, the IPL auction has seen many players fetch shockingly high prices, often exceeding expectations.

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'Had to sell land to realise dream': Vaibhav Suryavanshi's father

NEW DELHI: When Sanjiv Suryavanshi sold his farm land to fund his 10-year-old son Vaibhav's cricketing aspirations, little did he know that within three years the boy would be scripting history. During the second and final day of the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Vaibhav, at 13 years and eight…

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'To play alongside MS Dhoni...': Ravichandran Ashwin on returning to CSK at IPL mega auction

NEW DELHI: As Chennai Super Kings looked to add players whose skill sets are suited to conditions at the Chepauk, which is known for producing slow and low turners, the five-time champions bought India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for Rs 9.75 crore during the opening day of the auction in Jeddah…

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IPL Auction 2025: Bumrah & Boult reunite for MI, Ashwin back at CSK

Having retained their top six players for Rs 75 crore, the Mumbai Indians had only a Rs 45 crores purse for the mega auction and swung into the action only late in the day when they snapped up New Zealand’s veteran left-arm pacer Trent Boult, known for his lethal yorkers…

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Meet the captains and coaches for IPL 2025

The IPL 2025 season brings an exciting mix of experienced and new leaders both on and off the field. Captains include Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans (GT). Other captains include Sanju Samson for Rajasthan Royals (RR), Ruturaj Gaikwad for Chennai Super Kings (CSK),…

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IPL 2025 Auction: Player slots remaining for all 10 teams

The IPL 2025 auction is another mega auction after a gap of two years, with the previous mega auction taking place for the 2022 season. All franchises can only have a maximum of 25 players in their squad.

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The Rajasthan Royals machinery behind Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel's success

MUMBAI: At a time when India's batters are struggling both at home and overseas, two wicketkeeper-batsmen have stood out while representing the country in different formats in different parts of the world.

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Indian Premier League: Jos Buttler bids 'emotional' farewell to Rajasthan Royals after seven seasons

NEW DELHI: England cricketer Jos Buttler expressed his gratitude towards Rajasthan Royals (RR) after not being retained ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Buttler played for the franchise for seven seasons and shared his reflections on social media.

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IPL's big Diwali release: Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant

Three Indian superstars head to the auction after not being retained; Klaasen is most expensive retention at Rs 23 crore; MI's core of Hardik, SKY, Rohit, Bumrah intact

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