IPL 2025 News: Top Teams Preparation for the 18th Edition
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), also known as the 18th edition of the IPL and branded as TATA IPL 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most exhilarating seasons yet. With the tournament scheduled for 2025 (dates TBA), all ten teams are gearing up for the mega auction and planning their player retentions. As defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and the five-time title holders Mumbai Indians strategize, fans eagerly await the start of the season.
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Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions, are in a tough spot as they prepare for IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders won the 2024 IPL season by securing a dominant eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, clinching their third title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. However, reports suggest that Kolkata Knight Riders may not prioritize Iyer as their top retention. Instead, West Indian star all-rounder Andre Russell is likely to be their first-choice retention. Russell’s explosive performances and consistent ability to change the course of a game make him a valuable asset, especially as Kolkata Knight Riders aims to defend their title.
Interestingly, some members of Kolkata Knight Riders’ management have voiced their preference for Nitish Rana to take on the captaincy after his leadership stint in 2023 when Iyer was injured. If Kolkata Knight Riders does release Iyer and he enters the auction, he’s expected to attract significant interest from franchises seeking a new captain. With Dwayne Bravo stepping in as Kolkata Knight Riders’ new mentor, fans are keen to see if these management changes will lead to further shifts in the squad’s leadership.
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All eyes are on Mumbai Indians as they face critical retention decisions ahead of IPL 2025. Mumbai Indians made headlines in IPL 2024 when they removed Rohit Sharma from captaincy, a bold move that led to Hardik Pandya being brought back from Gujarat Titans to take over the leadership role. Rohit, who had captained Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, was relegated to an Impact Player role in the final matches of the season, sparking rumors that he might leave MI altogether.
As IPL 2025 approaches, Mumbai Indians has tough calls to make. Retaining Hardik Pandya as captain seems to be a priority, and alongside him, Mumbai Indians are likely to secure Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah with substantial paychecks. Under the new IPL retention rules, franchises can decide internally how much to pay their retained players. For Mumbai Indians, this could mean Rs 20 crore each for Hardik, Bumrah, and Suryakumar. The real question remains: will Mumbai Indians use their remaining purse to retain Rohit Sharma, or will he become a free agent in the auction?
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