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‘Even for Rs 25 crore, go for Rishabh Pant’: Aakash Chopra advises RCB to bid big for wicketkeeper-batter | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has suggested that Royal Challengers Bengaluru should make a strong bid to acquire wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.Chopra went on to suggest that even if RCB have to splurge Rs 25 crore for Pant they should not hesitate. He also emphasised that the shorter boundaries at M Chinnaswamy Stadium would perfectly complement Pant's playing style."Will you go towards Rishabh Pant? In my opinion, they should go towards him. Again a small ground, it will suit him as well. Please go for him even if you have to go till Rs 25 crore," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.RCB retained just three players ahead of the auction - Virat Kohli (Rs 21 crore), Rajat Patidar (Rs 11 crore), and Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crore) - leaving them ...
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‘It did affect the entire group’: KL Rahul opens up on LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka’s animated chat in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka talking to KL Rahul during IPL 2024 (Photo: Video grab) The 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season was in the news for the wrong reasons after scenes of an animated chat between Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjiv Goenka and the then captain of the team, KL Rahul, were flashed during live broadcast. More than five months since that day in May and after not being retained by LSG ahead of the coming mega auction, Rahul opened up on the issue in an interview with Star Sports. Requiring a big win to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, LSG got hammered by the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chased down the target of 166 in mere 9.4 overs for a ten-wicket win.Soon after the conclusion of the match, an animated Goenka was seen talking to Rahul near the team's dugout....
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‘Virat Kohli and I have spoken about 2016 IPL Final … ‘: KL Rahul | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (RCB Photo) NEW DELHI: The disappointment of losing the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) final still lingers for KL Rahul. Rahul was part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team, captained by Virat Kohli, that made it to the tournament’s final but lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.In the final, SRH won the toss and chose to bat first, setting an impressive total of 208/7. Their innings was led by David Warner’s 69 off 38 balls, with key contributions from Yuvraj Singh (38 off 23) and Ben Cutting (39 not out off 15).RCB’s chase began with promise, powered by a rapid 114-run partnership between Chris Gayle (76 off 38) and Kohli (54 off 35). However, SRH's disciplined bowling attack managed to contain RCB, and despite a strong lineup...
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Munaf Patel joins Delhi Capitals as bowling coach for IPL 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

Munaf Patel. (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Former Indian pacer Munaf Patel on Tuesday joined the Delhi Capitals as their new bowling coach for the next year's Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing valuable experience and insights to the franchise.DC retained Abhishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel, and will now enter the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled to be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a good purse of Rs 73 crore.Munaf, who played 13 Tests, 70 ODIs and three T20Is for India between 2006 and 2011, will now work with former cricketers Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao, who joined the DC franchise as their new head coach and director of cricket respectively a month ago.#LIVE: What is future of Champions Trophy? | #beyondtheboundaryKnown for his preci...
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Watch: ‘Auctioneer’ Ashwin auctions himself ahead of IPL mga auction | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted by R Ashwin on YouTube) NEW DELHI: With the blockbuster IPL mega auction set for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, all the the 10 franchises are busy chalking out their strategies to get their hands on world's biggest cricketing stars. The 10 franchises have already retained the players they wanted and now it comes down to how they go about their business at the auction table to build their teams.Premier India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who released by Rajasthan Royals, recently turned auctioneer and was seen auctioning himself at an entertaining mock auction.In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Ashwin was seen having a blast while conducting the mock auction that had fans, cricket enthusiasts as members of different franchises.Winning Bid: Th...
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‘I wanted freedom’: KL Rahul breaks silence on Lucknow Super Giants exit | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul finally broke his silence on his exit from Lucknow Super Giants, stating that he wanted to explore new options and was looking a team where he could play with freedom.Rahul's exit has triggered discussions within cricket circles regarding the circumstances of his departure. Questions arose about whether the team management decided to release him or if it was his personal choice. However, Rahul himself clarified that he wished to explore opportunities with a different franchise."I wanted to start fresh, I wanted to explore my options and I wanted to go and play where I could find some freedom. Team atmosphere would be lighter, sometimes you just need to move away and find something good for yourself and I have been out of the T20 team for a while," Rahul told Star Sports...
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IPL 2025 auction: Rishabh Pant in CSK? Discussions were held with MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will be the biggest player up for grabs in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions scheduled to held on November 24 and 25.Kasi Viswanathan, the CEO of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), responded for the first time on Saturday to the escalating rumors that the team would sign Pant.A media source from Dainik Jagran suggested that Chennai had expressed interest in the wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming season, which sparked rumors about Pant soon after India's successful T20 World Cup campaign ended. Pant to Punjab Kings? What is Ponting’s auction strategy? IPL 2025 | Beyond the Boundary HighlightsAfter Pant was left off of the Delhi Capitals' retention list, the rumors finally reached their zenith.As a result, Pant joined KL Rahul and Sh...
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The Rajasthan Royals machinery behind Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel’s success | Cricket News – Times of India

Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel. (Getty Images) 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. Sanju Samson smoked a blazing 50-ball 107 to star in India's 61-run win in the opening T20I against South Africa. Dhruv Jurel slammed twin half-centuries - 80 and 68 - to mark the only bright spot in India's six-wicket defeat to Australia A in Melbourne.Apart from both being 'keeper-batters, there is another thing in common between Samson and Jurel - both play for Rajasthan Royals. Samson is the captain while Jurel has been retained for Rs 14 crore.Both Samson and Jurel train extensively before the IPL, and whenever they get ...
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‘I love CSK but jab desh ki baat aati hai…’: Robin Uthappa slams IPL franchise for offering Rachin Ravindra practice facilities | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa slammed Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for providing New Zealand’s rising star Rachin Ravindra with training facilities ahead of their three-match series against India.Speaking on his YouTube channel, the ex-CSK cricketer voiced his concerns after Ravindra trained at the CSK Academy ahead of his impressive performances against India, including a century and a half-century in the Test series.While acknowledging his love and respect for the Chennai-based franchise, Uthappa emphasized that national interest should come first.Uthappa said, “CSK is a beautiful franchise that always supports its players, but a line has to be drawn where the country’s interest comes before franchise loyalty, especially when it involves...
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Meet Thomas Draca: The first Italian cricketer to enter IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Thomas Draca (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Thomas Jack Draca turned 24 last month and has now made history by becoming the first player from Italy to register for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.Set to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, this year’s IPL auction has attracted a record-breaking 1,574 players, with Draca standing out as a unique entrant from a non-traditional cricketing nation.Italy’s growing cricket scene has produced several rising talents, but Draca’s registration for the IPL marks a significant milestone for the European country on a global stage.Who is Thomas Draca?Born on October 23, 2000, Draca is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer who has displayed his skills in both international and franchise cricket.He has represented Ital...
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IPL 2025 auction: Who have entered the auction and at what base price | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Among the 1,574 players who have signed up for the IPL super auction, which will take place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, are former England pacer James Anderson, Italian quick Thomas Draca, and India-born USA medium pacer Saurabh Netravalkar. Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, R Ashwin, and Yuzvendra Chahal are among the top Indian players that were released from their squads; the list will be trimmed once the franchises provide their inputs.The base price given for each of these five cricket players is Rs 2 crore.Both left-arm bowler Arshdeep Singh and India's Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since last November owing to a variety of injuries, were released by their teams and have listed themselves at Rs 2 crore.The other Indian players on the list, including K...
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IPL 2025 mega auction dates confirmed! 48 capped Indians to go under hammer in Jeddah on November 24 and 25 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction will take place in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on November 24 and 25, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Tuesday.The two-day mega auction will clash with the third and fourth days of the Perth Test between India and Australia.1,574 players -- 1,165 Indians and 409 overseas - have signed up for the two-day event where 204 slots are up for grabs. 48 capped Indian players including the likes of stars Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are set to go under the hammer, this time in the auction. This is now the second consecutive time the auction is being held outside India. The 2024 mini auction took place in Dubai.The players' registration officially closed on November 4 and the BCCI mentioned in a release that 320...
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First Shreyas Iyer, then Mitchell Starc: Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL franchise KKR’s ‘communication’ with its star players raises questions | Cricket News – Times of India

KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan (L) and captain of 2024 edition Shreyas Iyer after winning IPL title. (Image: X/ShreyasIyer) A very charming speaker, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is known for his excellent communication skills but the same cannot be said for his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Even days after the IPL franchises submitted their list of retained players to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Australia bowler Mitchell Starc is yet to hear from KKR.“I still haven’t heard from them (KKR)...," said Mitchell Starc to Australia's The Daily Telegraph.Picked up at the mini-auction for Rs 24.75 crore in December 2023, the speedster was Player of the Match in the IPL 2024 final for his spell of 2/14 versus Sunrisers Hyderabad but sur...
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CSK might rest MS Dhoni for few games to get the best out of him: Ricky Ponting | Cricket News – Times of India

MS Dhoni. (Photo by R.Satish Babu/AFP via Getty Images) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might strategically rest MS Dhoni in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. This comes after CSK retained the former Indian captain for the next season of the IPL. Ponting suggests that this strategy could help CSK utilize Dhoni's experience and skills most effectively.Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, has been an integral part of CSK's success over the years. He led the team to five IPL titles, showcasing his leadership and cricketing prowess.“Two seasons ago he probably had his worst season, but then last year again, he bounced back into really impacting some games like the MS Dhoni of old,” Ponting said on the recent episode of The ICC Review.Desp...
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IPL retentions: Rahul Dravid reveals Rajasthan Royals’ strategy | Cricket News – Times of India

Rahul Dravid (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid revealed that captain Sanju Samson played a key role in deciding the franchise's player retention strategy for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The franchise decided to retain six players in total. Samson himself was the franchise's first retention pick. Joining him are Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma. Dravid emphasized the captain's involvement, stating: "Sanju Samson played a big role in the retention, and it was difficult for him as well. As a captain, he has built a lot of relationships with the players. He has had a lot of balanced views about this. He has taken the trouble to understand the dynamics of it, the pros and cons of this. So, I would like ...
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Will Virat Kohli lead Royal Challengers Bangalore to IPL title in 2025? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has been the face of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), embodying the team's spirit and commitment despite the ups and downs over the years.And with Kohli set to return as RCB captain in 2025, the biggest question is will he lead the franchise to their maiden IPL title?Kohli is one of the few players who have remained with a single franchise since the inception of the IPL in 2008. His loyalty to RCB has been unwavering, making him not only a fan favorite but also a symbol of the team's identity. His long-standing association reflects his commitment to building RCB's brand.Kohli took over RCB's captaincy in 2013 and led the team until 2021. Under his leadership, RCB reached the playoffs four times, including the final in 2016. That s...
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Virat Kohli hints at potential 20-year milestone with Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli. (Photo Credit - X) Virat Kohli has indicated that he plans to continue playing competitive cricket until 2027, aiming to complete 20 years with Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB). Kohli, 36, has been retained by the franchise for a fee of Rs 21 crore. The cricketer has been with RCB since the Indian Premier League's (IPL) start in 2008 and is the top run-scorer in the tournament with over 8,000 runs.Kohli shared his thoughts on his long association with RCB, stating, "At the end of this cycle, it is going to be 20 years that I am going to be playing for RCB and that in itself is a very, very special feeling for me." He added, "I have never thought that I am going to play so many years for one team, but the relationship has truly become special over so many years."Kohli affirmed ...
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‘Just because he is Virat Kohli … ‘: Ex-cricketer’s huge comment on him leading RCB in IPL 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have announced just three retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, and as reported by TimesofIndia.com, Virat Kohli is set to return as the franchise’s captain for the upcoming season. Kohli previously led RCB from 2013 to 2021, during which the team reached one final, in 2016.During Kohli's previous tenure as captain from 2013 to 2021, RCB reached the finals once in 2016.Following Kohli's decision to step down in 2022, Faf du Plessis took over the leadership role. Now, with du Plessis not being retained, speculation suggests Kohli's return to the captain's position.Nevertheless, former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed reservations about this potential development.Manjrekar challenged RCB supporters to evaluat...
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KKR CEO explains why they didn’t retain Shreyas Iyer | Cricket News – Times of India

Shreyas Iyer. (BCCI Photo) In a surprising development, Shreyas Iyer, the IPL-winning captain, was not on Kolkata Knight Riders' retention list for IPL 2025. KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained that Iyer was the first name on their list, but the situation didn’t unfold as planned.BREAKING NEWS: #IPL 2025 Final RetentionsMysore mentioned in an interaction with RevSportz, “Shreyas Iyer was the first name in our retention list. However, the retention process isn’t a one-way street. It is not just about the franchise. It is also about the player wanting to be retained, to continue with the franchise. Of course Shreyas was the first name in our list. He was the skipper. That’s why we got him in 2022.”He added, “However, there are often things that you don’t control. If a player wants to test his mar...
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IPL 2025: Why did RCB not retain Faf du Plessis? | Cricket News – Times of India

Faf du Plessis. (PTI Photo) Faf du Plessis, who led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for three IPL seasons from 2022 to 2024, was not retained by the franchise for the upcoming league. This places du Plessis alongside Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul in the pool for the IPL mega auctions. Du Plessis demonstrated his value to RCB in the past two seasons. In 2024, he guided the team to the playoffs with a remarkable seven consecutive wins. In 2023, he was a strong contender for the Orange Cap with 730 runs at a strike rate of 153.68 from 14 matches. Andy Flower, RCB's head coach, acknowledged du Plessis's contributions. "Last year, Faf's captaincy and leadership - in what was a really tough season, particularly in the first half - was sensational," Flower said. "He led the reviv...
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IPL auction: Ashwin could be on his way back to Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin (AFP Photo) CHENNAI: It's a new start but Chennai Super Kings have decided to stick with their tried-and-tested formula of continuity as they retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana and MS Dhoni (uncapped).Now, CSK are left with Rs 55 cr in the kitty and there are talks that they would like Rishabh Pant in their squad. But Punjab Kings along with Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be involved in the biggest fight for the superstar keeper. It is unlikely that CSK will go upto Rs 25 cr because they have quite a few holes still to fill. While a top-order Indian batter and an experienced paceman are in CSK's wishlist, one player they will certainly try to bring back is R Ashwin. The 38-year-old was part of CSK until...
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Mayank Yadav’s impact was deciding factor, not his injuries: Lucknow Super Giants | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: An amount of Rs 11 cr will sound princely for a 22-year old who spends perhaps as much time in the sick bay as on the field. However, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owners never had a doubt that they wanted to hold on to their express bowler Mayank Yadav at any cost."The way you look at it, when a player is playing a match, is he able to contribute to a win?" LSG co-owner Shashwat Goenka asked TOI while explaining the rationale behind naming the pacer as one of their five retentions. "I think Mayank fits that bill perfectly. He has played in four games last season and picked up seven wickets. That itself shows the potential of the individual."Mayank in fact, has been with LSG since 2022. He did not get to play that season and had to sit out in 2023 with a torn hamstring. He made h...
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Ricky Ponting wants Punjab Kings to be most ‘dynamic, entertaining’ franchise | Cricket News – Times of India

Ricky Ponting (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With just two uncapped players retained and the biggest purse of Rs 110.5 crore going into the mega auction, Punjab Kings will be starting from scratch under new head coach Ricky Ponting.Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh were the only two retained players by the franchise as the side made a bold move of releasing the likes of Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Sam Curran.With Punjab having failed to make it to the playoffs since 2014, the Australian great sees this as an opportunity to start afresh and wants the franchise to play a completely new brand of cricket.Shedding light on retention decisions, Ponting said that he wants the team to be the most dynamic and entertaining team going forward."I’m most excited about a new, fresh start. It starts ...
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‘Number of retentions do feel less’: IPL defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore | Cricket News – Times of India

Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2024 title. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore discussed the challenges his team faced while deciding their player retentions ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. KKR has retained six players: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Varun Chakravarthy.KKR won their third title in IPL 2024 under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, but Iyer, along with other prominent players such as Mitchell Starc, Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer, and Nitish Rana, have been released.#IPL Retentions: Why No Shreyas Iyer in KKR Doesn't Come As a SurpriseMysore expressed the difficulty in reducing the retention list from around 10-11 players to six. He stated, "Obviously the number of retentions do feel less, because we fir...
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‘The role is changing’ – Jasprit Bumrah after being retained by Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Photo Source: X) Jasprit Bumrah became the top retention among the five players Mumbai Indians retained on Thursday before going into the Indian Premier League's (IPL) mega auction later this month, and the ace fast bowler is happy about staying with the franchise where he started his journey to the top and play the role of a senior member. As the first retained player, Bumrah has bagged INR 18 crore. The other four are Suryakumar Yadav (INR 16.35 crore), Hardik Pandya (INR 16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (INR 16.30 crore) and Tilak Varma (INR 8 crore). "I came here as a 19-year-old teenager. Now I'm going to turn 31 and have a son, so it's been a complete journey. I'm happy that the journey is continuing and no better feeling," said Bumrah in a video shared by MI on Thursday.Bu...
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Hardik Pandya: ‘We’ll come in all guns blazing’: Hardik promises Mumbai Indians’ fans after being retained | Cricket News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) Hardik Pandya's debut season as the Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper earlier this year in the Indian Premier League (IPL) didn't go according to the script. In fact, it turned out to be one of MI's worst seasons, finishing at the bottom of the table. On top of that, he faced the ire of unhappy fans, who did not concur with the franchise's decision to replace Rohit with Hardik as captain. But after being retained by MI on Thursday, the all-rounder has promised to "come in all guns blazing" with a spirit of "brotherhood and friendship".Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik, Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma are the five capped players retained by MI before the mega auction later this month.BREAKING NEWS: #IPL 2025 Final RetentionsHardik, who returned to MI ahead of the 20...