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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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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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These players will earn more than Virat Kohli in IPL 2025

NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 Mega Auction concluded with massive bids for some players, surprising steals for others, and a few left unsold. While Virat Kohli remains a marquee name, retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 21 crore, several players surpassed his pay scale in this year's auction.

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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.

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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…

The Times of India

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player ever at mega auction

Pant was the subject of a bidding war between the Lucknow Super Giants and his former side, the Delhi Capitals

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IPL 2025 Auction: Top 10 most expensive players and price

The IPL 2025 auction at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marked a historic moment as five players joined the list of the top-10 most expensive signings in IPL history.

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IPL mega auction: Franchises break the bank as Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive bid

Rishabh Pant becomes IPL's most expensive bid, snapped up by LSG for Rs 27cr and pipping Shreyas who goes to PBKS for Rs 26.75cr; KKR regain Venkatesh Iyer for flattering Rs 23.75cr

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Warner unsold as Hazlewood and Fraser-McGurk cash in

David Warner has gone unsold in the IPL auction, as Australia's next hard-hitting opener Jake Fraser-McGurk earned his biggest ever pay day.

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Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami completes comeback with 7-wicket match haul

Mohammed Shami made a triumphant return to competitive cricket, playing a crucial role in Bengal's 11-run victory against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Saturday.

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Shubham Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer score unbeaten tons as MP pile up 381/4 against Bihar in Ranji Trophy

Bihar fielders were sent on a leather hunt by the Madhya Pradesh batters as they reached 381/4 in 88 overs on the opening day of their fourth-round Group C Ranji Trophy encounter in Patna on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Dialogue underway between Shreyas Iyer and KKR as IPL retention deadline nears

NEW DELHI: After weeks of suspense, there was some dialogue between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and captain Shreyas Iyer. The deadline for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their list of retained players is just days away (October 31) and KKR have finally reached out to Iyer.

The Times of India

Watch: Venkatesh Iyer picks MS Dhoni over Sachin Tendulkar

Allrounder Venkatesh Iyer is about to conclude his stint with Lancashire in England and return home for the domestic season opener, the Duleep Trophy, as the County side shared a fun video of its 'This or That' segment on social media.

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Watch: Venkatesh Iyer bowls Lancashire to victory against Worcestershire in One-Day Cup

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is playing for Lancashire in the England Domestic One-Day Cup.

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Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for One-Day Cup and County Championship

NEW DELHI: Venkatesh Iyer, the versatile Indian cricketer, has secured a contract with Lancashire, a prominent English county club. He will participate in the One-Day Cup tournament and feature in two matches of the County Championship.

The Times of India

KKR star Venkatesh Iyer gets married days after IPL title triumph

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Sunday married Shruti Raghunathan, surrounded by their loved ones.

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer thanks KKR cheerleaders after IPL title triumph; gesture wins hearts - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a masterclass in bowling, restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to a mere 113 runs to pave the way for an emphatic eight-wicket triumph on Sunday, securing their third Indian Premier League title.

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Andre Russell goes 'Lutt Putt Gaya' with Ananya Panday in KKR's post title win bash - WATCH

NEW DELHI: A stellar performance from Kolkata Knight Riders, featuring impressive spells by Mitchell Starc and Andre Russell alongside a commanding half-century by Venkatesh Iyer, propelled the Purple and Gold brigade to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Sunday.

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After Sunrisers Hyderabad's loss, Pat Cummins' old video, grooving on KKR's 'Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo' goes viral - WATCH

NEW DELHI: It was year 2014 when Pat Cummins was handed IPL debut by his then-Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir at the iconic Eden Gardens.

The Independent UK

Bollywood stars, former players and fans celebrate KKR’s first IPL win in 10 years

Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders’ last IPL championships came in 2012 and 2014

The Times of India

Kolkata Knight Riders hail 'Clutch Chief' Venkatesh Iyer

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) contributed significantly to his team's third Indian Premier League (IPL) championship victory on Sunday at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium by going undefeated in half-century versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

The Times of India

'Unfiltered joy & pure adoration like a child's dream coming true': Watch KKR star Rinku Singh's exuberant celebration

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders celebrated their third Indian Premier League title in grand style, crushing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. The emphatic victory not only highlighted KKR's dominance but also showcased the pivotal role of Rinku Singh, whose 'God's…

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'Left-handed middle-order batter who can bowl a few overs, it's icing on the cake': Sunil Gavaskar lauds Venkatesh Iyer

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders clinched their third IPL title with a dominating victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.

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God's plan! Emotions run wild in Kolkata Knight Riders camp after third IPL title triumph. Watch

NEW DELHI: Screaming, shouting, tears of joy, greetings, admirations for teammates, raw emotions were on display in full force in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp as the side lifted their third IPL title, beating a deflated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the summit clash at Chepauk on Sunday.

The Times of India

Look what you've B.Com, champ! Shreyas Iyer's 2015 social media post resurfaces after guiding KKR's to third title

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders young skipper Shreyas Iyer on Sunday became the fifth Indian captain to clinch an IPL title.

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