CSK, MI, RCB, and KKR-have exceeded $100 million in brand value for the first time. IPL Brand Value: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has established itself as a leading international sports competition, with its total brand value showing a 13% increase to $12 billion, according to the 17th Brand Finance IPL 2024 assessment report. From…
L-R: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. With major squad changes following the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, the upcoming season is poised to witness significant shifts in batting lineups, particularly in the crucial opening partnerships. Apart from Delhi Capitals, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, and 2024 runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad, all other…
NEW DELHI: India speedster Umran Malik is thrilled to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2025 season. Known for his blistering pace, Umran, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2021 to 2024, was snapped up by KKR for Rs 75 lakh. The pacer is eager to unleash his fiery deliveries and send stumps cartwheeling…
Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer Rishabh Pant becomes IPL‘s most expensive bid, snapped up by LSG for Rs 27cr and pipping Shreyas who goes to PBKS for Rs 26.75cr; KKR regain Venkatesh Iyer for flattering Rs 23.75crJust after midnight on Oct 12, when the Delhi Capitals informed Rishabh Pant that he would be retained as…
NEW DELHI: Venkatesh Iyer turned out to be a surprise star at the IPL 2025 mega auction, with reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders splashing a massive Rs 23.75 crore to bring him back into the fold.The left-handed Iyer, who was not retained by KKR ahead of the auction, has scored 1,326 runs in 50 IPL…
Shreyas Iyer (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) did not use the Right to Match (RTM) card for Shreyas Iyer during the IPL 2025 auction. This decision stems from their earlier strategy of retaining players, which limited their ability to exercise RTM rights. According…
L-R: Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant Will Rishabh Pant become the first Indian cricketer to breach the Rs 25 cr mark in the IPL auctions? Or will that honour go to Arshdeep Singh or even Shreyas Iyer? Add KL Rahul to the mix, and it should make for a high-octane mega-bidding process.Star wicketkeeper-batter…
NEW DELHI: A day before the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction, scheduled for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Indian batter Shreyas Iyer delivered a stunning performance to underline his red-hot form. On Saturday, Iyer hammered a breathtaking 130 not out off just 57 balls in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash…
Mitchell Starc talks to Harshit Rana on Day 2 of the first Test in Perth on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Fast bowlers finishing their follow-throughs close to the batters after bowling a bouncer with a few words is as old as the game itself.Some batters keep their…
NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer‘s release by Kolkata Knight Riders, despite leading them to an IPL title this year, left fans surprised. However, legendary Sunil Gavaskar has proposed an intriguing idea for Iyer’s future in the IPL.Iyer, who joined KKR in 2022 and took over as captain, missed the entire IPL 2023 season due to a…
