England international Ben Stokes has opted out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 player mega auction, according to news reports on Tuesday. The England Test captain last played for the Chennai Super Kings, which signed him for a whopping Rs 16.25 crore in 2022, during the 2023 season before pulling out of the competition … Read more
The long list of registered players, which will be pruned by the IPL after receiving input from the franchises, contains all the marquee Indian players who were not retained by their franchises. Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer – who were captains of Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders, respectively, but were … Read more
Andre Russell was a late confirmation for KKR, while Rinku Singh emerged as the franchise’s top retention for the first time. Notably, KKR did not retain last season’s title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer or Mitchell Starc, the IPL’s most expensive player ever, who delivered key spells in Qualifier 1 and the final. Alongside Rajasthan Royals, KKR … Read more
On Thursday, Virat Kohli expressed his joy and gratitude after being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the upcoming three-year cycle ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. “I am excited to share that I’ve been retained by RCB once again for the three-year cycle of the IPL, beginning next … Read more
With KL Rahul, who has led the franchise since its inception in 2022, unlikely to be retained barring any last-minute change of mind from both parties, LSG will have one right-to-match (RTM) card at the auction. The exact amount the five players have been signed up for is not yet known, but based on the … Read more
In what should be music to the ears of millions of fans, M.S. Dhoni has hinted that he will continue to play in the IPL for at least one more year. During a promotional event in Goa on Friday, the former India skipper spoke about wanting to enjoy the last few years of his career, … Read more
The 2025 IPL mega auction retention rules will push the 10 teams into a strategic scramble. Under the new rules, franchises can retain up to six players using a combination of retentions and Right to Match (RTM) options. This can include up to five capped players, both Indian and overseas, and up to two uncapped … Read more
The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are preparing to announce their player retention lists ahead of the 2025 mega-auction, scheduled for later this year. According to the updated retention rules, each franchise can retain up to six players, using a combination of direct retentions and the Right to Match (RTM) option. With IPL 2024 witnessing … Read more
The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction is likely to be held on November 24 and 25th in Riyadh. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to make a formal announcement, the franchises have been informally sounded out about the itinerary. While last year’s auction was held in Dubai, this … Read more
Rajasthan Royals has appointed former India opener Vikram Rathour as the team’s batting coach ahead of IPL 2025. “It’s a privilege to be part of the Royals family. The opportunity to work again with Rahul, and now with a talented group of young cricketers, is hugely exciting. I look forward to contributing to the team’s … Read more
