Matheesha Pathirana returned to Sri Lanka to recover from a hamstring injury.
Two weeks ahead of the upcoming IPL, defending champions Chennai Super Kings were left to fret over another injury concern as pacer Matheesha Pathirana has suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain on his left leg.
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming and Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid have praised the composure of young batsmen Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the IPL.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will expect a lot more from their top-order as they aim to get their campaign back on track against a power-packed Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Chennai on Monday.
IPL allows temporary replacements considering non-availability of a few foreign players
The spotlight was firmly on the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai as captains from all ten IPL franchises gathered for the official pre-season meet ahead of IPL 2025 on Thursday.
"If you think of Orange Cap...": GT opener Sai Sudharsan on winning matches for team
Sometimes the most relatable reaction face can land you brand deals with Swiggy and Yes Madam faster than a Dhoni six.
MS Dhoni steps aside, handing the Chennai Super Kings captaincy reins to young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his wife, Sakshi, caught up with Suresh Raina and his wife, Priyanka, in Mussoorie on Tuesday evening for the wedding of Rishabh Pant's sister.
Dhoni himself addressed the retirement rumours in a latest podcast after speculation of his retirement from IPL intensified, when his parents Pan Singh and Devaki Devi were seen at Chepauk for CSK's match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.
Some accused Pant of 'hiding' from the pressure, suggesting that the move reflected a lack of confidence in his batting. Others saw it as a worrying sign for LSG's leadership and strategy.
Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost crores but delivered crumbs.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant's woeful form with the bat and Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's sublime touch have made Sunday's mid-table clash an engrossing contest -- one that could decisively shape the fortunes of either side as the IPL enters its business end.
LSG is yet to make an official announcement but Thakur has been informed about the decision and will travel with the team to Visakhapatnam for the season opener against the Delhi Capitals.
The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin has opened the door for other spin all-rounders to step up, and Vidyut is confident that Washington Sundar could be the one to watch.
The 'Hitman' turns 38! As Rohit Sharma celebrates his birthday, the cricketing world unites to salute a legend
Ruturaj Gaikwad is enjoying another profitable season with the bat, stroking 270 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 147 with two fifties
'I am at my best when my mindset for the game is right.'
While Suryakumar went about his business with his unique style, Rohit put his raw power on exhibition and effortlessly muscled the ball past the boundary ropes.
Despite being hit by the absence of key bowlers due to injuries as well as international commitments, Chennai Super Kings will still like to display their on-field ruthlessness while taking on wooden spooners Gujarat Titans in a 12th round IPL encounter in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 29.
RCB's success so far in IPL 2025 hasn't just rested on Kohli and Hazlewood.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run will be up against the might of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the weather gods when the two sides clash in an epic do-or-die match to decide the fourth and final team for the IPL play-offs, in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Mustafizur-less CSK face unpredictable Sunrisers Hyderabad
'Today is the day I say goodbye to the game that has given me everything.'
RR lost as many as 5 games this IPL after being in a seemingly winning position. Had they managed to win those games, they would have sealed a playoff spot.
Chennai Super Kings were not ready to move on from MS Dhoni despite appointing Ravindra Jadeja as their skipper in IPL 2022, admitted head coach Stephen Fleming after the five-time winners made the leadership change with Ruturaj Gaikwad taking charge, in Chennai on Thursday.
The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener, New Zealand's accomplished batter Kane Williamson has predicted big things for two young talented batters: Kiwi star Rachin Ravindra and India's T20I specialist Abhishek Sharma.
Even shadow Purple Cup winner Prasidh couldn't escape Vaibhav's onslaught on Monday night!
Bravo is the highest ever wicket taker in the IPL, with 183 wickets from 161 matches.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Rishabh Pant? Whose knock did you enjoy most?
The Rishabh Pant-led side begins its campaign against the Delhi Capitals on Monday.
M S Dhoni may bat at No.7 or No. 8, which will allow him to showcase his big-hitting prowess at the back end of the innings, says former international Robin Uthappa.
Priyansh Arya, a 24-year-old Delhi Capitals batsman, recently made headlines after scoring a blistering century in the IPL.
'He's got a lot of time ahead of him'
The ability to remain one step ahead of the bowlers has allowed Ruturaj Gaikwad to flourish in IPL 2024, reckons CSK batting coach Michael Hussey.
A high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai on Friday will usher in IPL 2024, but, beyond the grandeur around it, the two protagonists will have to find early answers to some deep questions as they attempt to enter a rarefied territory.
However, an officer in the electricity department said the dues haven't been cleared, adding that if the payment wasn't made by Friday evening, power supply to the venue would be snapped.
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