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April 7, 2025 12:20 PM

IPL 2025: GT pacer Ishant Sharma penalised for code of conduct breach

Gujarat Titans pacer Ishant Sharma has been fined 25% of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. "Ishant Sharma admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding," the BCCI's official statement read. As per the IPL code of conduct, Article 2.2 r...

April 7, 2025 10:52 AM

Archer’s quick redemption boosts Rajasthan’s IPL campaign

England fast bowler Jofra Archer came back from bowling the costliest spell in Indian Premier League (IPL) history last month to become the match-winner in Rajasthan Royals' victory on Saturday. Archer, who missed the last IPL season and went into the 2025 mega auction as a late addition, had a forgettable start to the season, getting figures of 0-76 in Rajasthan's season-opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad last month. His performance continued to falter in the team's eight-wicket defeat to Kol...

April 4, 2025 10:35 AM

Akash Deep ready for LSG comeback against MI after injury layoff

Ahead of Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) home clash against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI), pacer Akash Deep has declared himself "100 per cent fit and ready" to play after recovering from a back injury that sidelined him for the past three months. The match at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow will see two struggling teams—both with just one win in three matches—battle for momentum in IPL 2025. For Akash Deep, this game could mark his return to competitive cricket after an extended absence. Th...

April 4, 2025 10:11 AM

IPL 2025: Team effort powers KKR to resounding victory against SRH

Following Kolkata Knight Riders’ emphatic 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens on Thursday, spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed delight over the team’s performance and praised key contributors Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Vaibhav Arora, and Rinku Singh. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Varun said, “It was a very good inning by Angkrish, the way Venky took it deep and Rinku finished it. I thought we were 10 runs over par and felt confident we could defe...

April 3, 2025 10:59 AM

IPL 2025: KKR to face SRH – head-to-head, top teams & squads

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday. The highly anticipated clash will take place at the iconic Exen Gardens in Kolkata. Head-to-Head Record KKR and SRH have squared off 28 times in IPL history, with Kolkata enjoying a dominant record. The Knight Riders have emerged victorious in 19 encounters, while SRH has managed to win only 9 matches. Squads Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Quinton de Kock (wk), Su...

March 21, 2025 10:51 AM

BCCI introduces major rule changes for IPL 2025: Saliva ban lifted, captains get over-rate relief

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced major rule revisions for IPL 2025, scheduled to commence on March 22. Among the key changes are the lifting of the saliva ban, the continuation of the Impact Player rule, and a modification to over-rate penalties, ensuring captains will no longer face suspensions. Saliva ban lifted after four years One of the most notable changes is the lifting of the saliva ban, which was originally implemented in May 2020 as a temporary C...

March 19, 2025 3:31 PM

Suryakumar to lead Mumbai in IPL opener v Chennai as Pandya serves ban

Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League opener against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday while regular skipper Hardik Pandya serves a one-match ban. Mumbai's slow over-rate in their final league game last year was there third offence of the season, which incurred a one-match suspension for Pandya. "That is out of my control," all-rounder Pandya told reporters in a pre-tournament press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday. "We bowled the last over one-and-a-half or tw...

February 21, 2025 2:56 PM

Mumbai Indians unveil jersey ahead of IPL 2025, retains iconic blue and gold palette

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have unveiled their official jersey for the 2025 edition, starting from March 22. "The jersey retains the iconic blue and gold palette symbolic of Mumbai Indians’ essence. Blue represents trust, confidence, and the team’s boundless potential, while gold signifies glory, achievement, and the relentless pursuit of excellence," MI said in a release. MI captain Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt message for the fans on the occasion, promising to uphold the ...

February 18, 2025 5:49 PM

IPL 2025 full squads and fixtures: how every team lines up

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament organised by the Indian board (BCCI). First held in 2008, it quickly became the most lucrative cricket competition in the world, with a brand value of $12 billion, according to a December 2024 report by brand valuation consultancy firm Brand Finance. Here is what you need to know about the 18th edition of the competition, which kicks off next month: WHEN IS THE IPL HAPPENING? * The 18th edition of the IPL runs f...

January 20, 2025 3:09 PM

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of Lucknow Super Giants

IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants has named Rishabh Pant as its captain ahead of 2025 season, the team's principal owner Sanjiv Goenka said on Monday. IANS had previously reported on Saturday that Pant was highly likely to be appointed as LSG’s new captain ahead of IPL 2025. Pantm became the most expensive player in the IPL mega auction in Jeddah last year when he was brought by LSG for Rs 27 crore. He will now be LSG’s fourth captain in their history of playing in the IPL after KL Rahul,...