After the 2nd and final Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, Kohli will be back in the city and at the Chinnaswamy Stadium donning RCB's red and gold, out to motivate his team to an elusive IPL crown.
The Maharashtra government has approved the use of the Kalina Terminal, which is normally used by charter planes, for the IPL teams which arrive in Mumbai.
Mumbai get the money-spinning tournament rolling in Chennai on Friday, just four months after claiming their second successive title, with a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by India captain Virat Kohli.
The 37-year-old South African cricketer's decision effectively also ended his association with his IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has registered a record 121 wins in 204 matches in the IPL.
Archer said he is focussed on "feeling good" at the moment.
Patidar considers his Indian call-up, a dream come true and said that the IPL 2022 eliminator against the Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored 112*, was a turning point of his career.
Enjoying an ice bath to beat the gruelling heat in the desert, Kohli shared a pic, saying, 'Proper session + proper humidity ..+ great recovery.'
South African pace legend Dale Steyn on Saturday made himself unavailable for the 14th edition of Indian Premier League scheduled to be held this year, but ruled out an imminent retirement from competitive cricket.
Gonsalves has entered the 'big league' having served four years as a scout for Punjab Kings.
Look at the sunglasses our IPL stars are wearing in the desert.
Bharat was drafted into the Test XI after the flamboyant Rishabh Pant was unavailable after being injured in a horrific road mishap late last year.
After losing the 50 overs World Cup to England in a controversial contest two years ago, New Zealand -- a country of just 5.1 million people -- finally won its first world silverware in cricket. Arguably, the biggest trophy of them all. The World Test Championship.
However, if anyone has unfinished business over a decade of IPL, it is India captain Virat Kohli. He made his intent amply clear earlier this week.
Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 7 in IPL 12: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians.
'Chilling with these dudes post practice @ABdeVilliers17 @HarshalPatel23', Kohli tweeted as AB, Chikoo and Harshal grinned broadly.
'I will try to tell them to replicate what they did in first-class or club cricket'
'I don't think he (Karthik) will be under pressure. First and foremost thing will be to give guidance to this group. He has got a lot of experienced players around him, particularly in overseas group, and there's the likes of Piyush Chawala, Vinay Kumar and Robin Uthappa.'
This edition of the league will bear special significance with the mega ODI World Cup starting only two and half weeks after the final on May 12. In 2011 and 2015, the World Cup was held before the IPL and this is the first time that it will be held post the tournament.
They unveiled the home and away jersey's in Bengaluru.
Delhi Capitals pacer Kagiso Rabada said it was not a 'bad call' to take him off after the first over as the strategy 'worked out'.
'The team is always bigger than the individual and you've got to fit into a role which the team needs you.'
In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.
That three-wicket burst was enough to put SRH on the backfoot as they lost wickets every over with just no runs flowing off the bat.
The Afghanistan spinner knows SRH is a strong side and wants his players to express themselves on the field.
Arshdeep has courage but needs experience
Watson joins the DC coaching staff comprising Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Pravin Amre (Assistant Coach), Ajit Agarkar (Assistant Coach) and James Hopes (Bowling Coach).
Indian cricketers took to Twitter to wish the country and everyone on the joyous occasion.
As India women cricketer set foot into hitherto uncharted territory, it would be fair to say the auction has gone way beyond expectation for several of them if one compares it with the IPL.
The shot came in the 15th over. Kohli moved across the stumps, made room to scoop Andrew Tye's ball over fine leg for a maximum.
Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul arrived in Mumbai
Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the first 17 games in IPL-12.
The eight Indian Premier League franchises have called off their respective pre-tournament camps till further notice, three days after the coronavirus pandemic forced a suspension of the cash-rich T20 event from March 29 to April 15. Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday deferred their training camp, which was scheduled to begin on March 21, due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the country.
The likes of Virat Kohli, David Warner will be aiming to silence their critics, while KKR's Shreyas Iyer and Lucknow Super Giants' K L Rahul will be looking to prove themselves after being the handed captaincy of their respective franchises.
Tottenham Hotspur Captain Harry Kane wrote, 'Nice technique right there.'
Mike Hesson believes that spinners will have a big role in the 13th edition of the IPL
Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the South African batter on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, with Indian maestro Virat Kohli aptly summing up his greatness by calling him the "best player of our times".
The brand value of Indian Premier League will not get affected by the recent ball tampering scandal that rocked the cricketing world, feels Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel.
Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL due to a rib injury
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