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March 2025

Saudi-funded “Grand Slam” of cricket faces ECB’s rejection, BCCI to follow suit?

The reports came earlier, and plans are underway from a few investors for a new cricket league featuring eight franchise teams, inspired by the format of tennis Grand Slams. Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Sports Investments, part of the nation’s large sovereign wealth fund, is expected to be the main investor, with a willingness to invest up […]

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Virat Kohli’s U-19 WC teammate & Ex-PBKS player to feature in IPL 2025 as Umpire

India’s 2008 U-19 World Cup-winning squad, led by Virat Kohli, had a lot of young talents who have since made their mark in cricket. Among them is Tanmay Srivastava, who played a crucial innings in the final against South Africa. Now, he’s returning to the IPL 2025 season, not as a player, but as an

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BCCI’s grand plan for IPL 2025, set to host opening ceremonies across all venues

In a major development for IPL 2025. as the 18th year of the league is about to get underway, the BCCI will host special opening ceremonies across all the 13 venues for the tournament, as per Sportstar. Of course, the opening clash of IPL 2025 will take place in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and the celebrations

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DRS, March 19: Rohit Sharma for India A, KL Rahul won’t open for DC & Virat Kohli wanted RCB captaincy?

Everything seems to be either the Indian Premier League (IPL) or the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) these days. March 18 was no different. We heard that Virat Kohli might have had interest in becoming Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain. And that Delhi Capitals (DC) might not play KL Rahul as an opener.

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After Virat Kohli’s “feel quite disappointed” comment, BCCI likely to ease “families on tour” rule

Finally, the BCCI is contemplating a change in the “family rule” on tours, after it has faced backlash from current and former players. After India’s horrific show in the Australia tour, the BCCI had come up with a rule, where the families of the players were not allowed to travel with them, for the full

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IPL 2025 could see minor change in schedule, KKR vs LSG match in Kolkata under discussion

The April 6 IPL 2025 fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants could be rescheduled, as the CAB has written to the BCCI, to move the match due to it coinciding with Ram Navmi, as per Sportstar. The larger problem will be, that Kolkata Police and the local authorities won’t be in a

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How getting axed from BCCI’s central contract helped Shreyas Iyer become a better cricketer

Cricketers often get criticism for not evolving. Such is the grind of international cricket that most players don’t get the time to work on their game. Many players have even stated that getting dropped has worked out well for them. As in that away period, they upskilled themselves. Cricket 19 mins Punjab Kings captain Shreyas

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“Not sure if we will use him”: RR coach on 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s IPL 2025 debut

At just the age of 13, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made IPL history by becoming the youngest player to sign a contract. Rajasthan Royals (RR) picked him for an impressive Rs 1.10 crore during last year’s auction in Jeddah. His exceptional performance in 2024 turned heads in both domestic and international cricket. He’s expected to make it

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Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer reveals batting position for IPL 2025

Punjab Kings (PBKS) haven’t confirmed who their openers will be for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, but their captain, Shreyas Iyer, has revealed his batting position. Right now, Prabhsimran Singh seems like the confirmed opener and either Josh Inglis or Marcus Stoinis as his partner. This debate will go on until either PBKS

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