Temba Bavuma’s performance in 2024 showcased two contrasting tales across Test series. Against the West Indies in the Caribbean, Bavuma endured a tough outing, managing only 105 runs in four innings.
While Gujarat Titans (GT) made their IPL debut in the 2022 edition, they won it in the first edition (2022). In the next edition, they ended as the runners-up after losing the final against Chennai Super Kings.
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, made headlines for its record-breaking bids and strategic team-building. The Lucknow Super Giants stunned everyone by securing Rishabh Pant for an unprecedented ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to run in the IPL 2025 under a new leadership. After making their IPL debut in the 2022 edition, they reached the Eliminators in the first two editions (2022 and 2023).
IPL 2014 runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) are desperate to end their underperformed tag, which they have been carrying on since the 2015 season. In the last 10 years, PBKS failed to advance to the playoffs.
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After winning five trophies in eight seasons, including back-to-back IPL trophies in the 2019 and 2020 editions, Mumbai Indians (MI) advanced to the playoffs only one season in the last four years (2023).
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, saw KL Rahul emerge as one of the most prominent names. The stylish wicketkeeper-batter was snapped up by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore.
The five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have set a strong team for IPL 2025. Just like the other seasons, CSK will start IPL 2025 as one of the favourites for the competition.
The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah witnessed historic moments, with Shreyas Iyer commanding an astonishing ₹26.75 crore from Punjab Kings (PBKS). As the most expensive buy of the season, his acquisition sparked debates on whether the dynamic batter justifies the price tag.
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The 2025 IPL Mega Auction reshaped teams with fresh talent and strategies. Here's a ranking of all ten franchises based on retentions, buys, and overall team balance.
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Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019
