According to Rayudu, Siraj, who was acquired for Rs 12.25 crore, must revert to his natural bowling style to overcome his current struggles.
Acquired for $3.17 million, the 30-year-old proved indispensable with a match-defining, unbeaten 97 runs in a rapid-fire performance.
Siraj, known for his fiery bowling, hailed Gill as a ‘bowler’s captain’ and attributed their strengthened bond to their shared Test debut against Australia in Melbourne 2020.
Hailed by legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, Sharma’s confident innings brought the Capitals back from near defeat, solidifying his reputation as a formidable player.
The team has high hopes for transforming their fortunes with Ponting and last year’s IPL champion skipper Shreyas Iyer at the helm. Punjab Kings will face Gujarat Titans on March 25.
Armed with a powerful lineup featuring explosive batters like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, the Sunrisers are favorites to clinch victory.
Despite a strong effort from Team A, driven by Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh’s aggressive strides of 72 in 31 balls and 66 in 42 balls respectively, they ended with 198, falling short by 7 runs.
The BCCI allows teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to replace players in special situations, such as injuries or withdrawals.
The franchise made the official announcement on February 27, marking the return of one of their most prominent former players in a key leadership role.
In 2023, he joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as an assistant coach for IPL 2024 before returning to Bangladesh as a technical consultant ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Cummins is optimistic about regaining full fitness ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on June 11.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have once again designated the venue as their home ground for the opening phase of the tournament.
Coming off a disappointing 2024 season, where they finished 9th with only five wins in 14 games, PBKS will be eager for redemption.
BCCI announced the IPL 2025 schedule in March, featuring 74 matches across 13 cities. The 65-day tournament, starting on March 22, will feature 12 double-header days, with rivalries and thrilling finishes.
The 30-year-old received the signature blue blazer and red cap in a ceremony attended by head coach Andy Flower, Director of Cricket Mo Bobat, and team official Menon.
Following a challenging 2024 season marred by injuries, the team aims to solidify Yadav’s role as a reliable long-term option.
Titans will also have the option of retaining another squad member via the right to match card at the mega auction next month. Gill is seen a future leader in the Indian cricket setup.
Rahul, who has led LSG since 2022, has faced criticism for his slow strike rate, especially during pivotal moments, leading the franchise to reconsider his retention.
Similarly, Sunrisers Hyderabad will also need to pay a minimum Rs 11 crore to avail all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy’s services after his international debut in the same match.
The appointment marks the return of the 45-year-old left-arm pacer to the IPL fold after two years, having been associated with five-time champions Mumbai Indians from 2018-2022.
The 35-year-old emerged as the joint leading run-scorer for Washington Freedom, amassing 336 runs at a striking rate of 148.67 to guide his team to their maiden MLC title.
It’s true that some franchises are able to retain 6-8 players, but it is not the case with every franchise. He said auctions are an important part of the IPL, and increasing retentions would make it useless.
Narine won his first MVP award in the IPL 2012 after picking up 24 wickets, it was also his debut season. His second MVP came in the 2018 season of the tournament when he scored 357 runs and picked 17 wickets as well.
Samson reached the landmark after the Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by four wickets in the IPL 2024 Eliminator match on Wednesday.
Avesh Khan picked up three wickets and gave 44 runs in his four-over spell. He dismissed Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror and Dinesh Karthik in the first inning of the match.
