More than the numbers, it was the swagger. The intent. The ease with which he handled the pressure. Vaibhav didn't look like a passenger in the IPL -- he looked like he belonged.
Shedge will also reunite with his Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan at Punjab Kings as both were picked by their base price of Rs 30 lakh.
Mandhana had led RCB to the WPL triumph last year, the team's first title in franchise cricket.
Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth
Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 campaign looks set for a bitter and heartbreaking end.
The Tirumala temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is among the most revered and visited pilgrimage sites in India, drawing millions of devotees every year.
GT not worried about Buttler's absence in playoffs, confident others will make big impact: Wade
Retained by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 mega auction for a price of INR 5.50 crore, Shashank kept the faith, hitting 284 runs in 13 matches with 2 half-tons so far (strike rate of 149.47).
CSK finished the season in ninth place, having suffered 10 defeats while managing to win only four times
MI staged a coup on Day 1, by winning the bid for Trent Boult, bringing him back into the fold.
The South African's blistering 52 off 25 balls not only augurs well for him personally but for the franchise who are aiming to build a team from scratch for the next season.
Punjab Kings have decided to retain majority of their support staff with fast bowling coach James Hopes likely to be the sole addition for IPL 2025.
Speaking on RCB Podcast, Patidar said of his captaincy journey: 'I had a lot of questions like, there are so many (big players) in the team. Virat Kohli is such a big player, how will you do it under him. I know how supportive he is about this (captaincy change).
Andre Russell added another feather to his illustrious cap, becoming only the third batter to score 1000 IPL runs at Eden Gardens.
At IPL 2025, expect nothing short of electric cricket from Thala Dhoni and his band of machas.
'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'
The left-arm quick, introduced as an Impact substitute in place of the seasoned opener Rohit Sharma, returned figures of 1 for 28 in 3.3 overs, as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans in the IPL eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday.
'If one can be brutally honest, he is part of this set-up more because of his reputation.'
KL Rahul opened up on his recent exit from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said that he wanted to start fresh in the T20 tournament.
RCB head coach Andy Flower expressed his confidence in newly appointed captain Rajat Patidar, highlighting the presence of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a major advantage for him.
Carrying momentum is important, says Gill after GT qualify for IPL playoffs
Rishabh Pant will miss Sunday's crucial match against RCB after he was handed a one-match suspension for maintaining a slow over-rate.
Gujarat Titans on Thursday named Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for injured New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Jasprit Bumrah is back in action after a three-month injury lay-off.
Arshdeep spoke on handling pressure, saying that he feels good to be trusted by his team during pressure situations, and the responsibility is enjoyed.
There were no demons in the pitch, but 37-year-old Karn varied his pace brilliantly and allowed the balls to slightly grip off the surface and the DC batters fell into his trap, perishing while attempting risky shots.
CSK sign Urvil Patel as injury replacement for Vansh Bedi
In the IPL Eliminator against Gujarat Titans on Friday, May 30 2025, Mumbai Indians' seasoned campaigners Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah were the difference-makers, underlining the timeless adage that in cricket, it's the big players who deliver on the big occasions.
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.
RCB have bolstered their bowling attack with the acquisition of Australian seamer Josh Hazlewood for Rs 12.50 crore
Arvinder and the franchise feel satisfied with the troops assembled before the tournament, just like in 2022.
The reaction probably stemmed out of RCB not signing him at the mega auction despite the batter showing interest in rejoining the franchise.
In the 82 matches he has donned the red and blue of the Capitals, Patel scored 967 runs and picked up 62 wickets, at an impressive economy of 7.09.
In a match that was a do or die for RCB -- they HAD to win to seal a spot in Qualifier 1 -- the Ekana stadium watched in admiration as the stand-in skipper played the innings of his life.
The GT batters did well at the start and lost their way in the middle before settling for 196 in their 20 overs.
Dewald Brevis lit up the field with a moment of pure brilliance that turned heads-and possibly the tide-against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
This squad is by far one of the most compact in Punjab's IPL history and with the tactical genius of Ricky Ponting at the helm, it will be a folly to write them off at any time of the competition.
'This was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct.'
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.
Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances