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Indian Premier League March 2024

Ajay Jadeja feels besides MS Dhoni, CSK should also retain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja, as well as the overseas fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana.

CSK's MS Dhoni shakes hands with with teammates as they celebrate after defeating Gujarat Titans during the IPL Qualifier match on May 23, 2023. (Getty)

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Ajay Jadeja announces his 4 retentions for Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathal lavished praise on BCCI for the new Indian Premier League two-year ban rule ahead of the upcoming mega auction.

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'Players who declare unavailability...': Irfan Pathan has his say on IPL's 2-year ban policy for overseas cricketers ahead of mega auction

A foreign player will need to register for the mega auction (2025) in accordance with the new rules. If he doesn't, he will not be able to attend the next mini-auction

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Bid on Indian players to decide the fate and salary of overseas candidates, check the BCCI rule which will change complete dynamics of IPL

After the retention policy was introduced, all the teams started their preparations and are currently busy sorting out for the names of the players to be retained.&nbsp;

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BCCI gives deadline for all teams to announce their final retention list ahead of IPL 2025 auction

As per the new IPL retention rules, young pacers Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana and fast-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy may get big bucks in the mega auction.

Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy in action during IPL 2024 (Getty Images)

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How India vs Bangladesh T20I series will make these 3 IPL franchises lose out on crores and mess up with their retention plans

BCCI will impose a two year ban on overseas players if they deny to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after getting picked in the auction.

Sri Lanka star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga in this frame. (X)

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Big News: BCCI comes up with stringent decision for overseas players pulling out of IPL season midway, cricketers mandated to follow these rules

MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retention has been confirmed ahead of IPL 2025 auction. Meanwhile, Impact Player Rule will also stay in the upcoming season of IPL.

Former CSK captain MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

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MS Dhoni's CSK retention sealed ahead of IPL 2025 auction as BCCI to continue with Impact player rule

IPL franchises will now be permitted to retain 5 players ahead of the IPL 2025 auction with one Right to Match card. Franchises' purse has also been increased to Rs 120 crore.

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Franchises can now retain record number of players ahead of IPL 2025 auction, purse size gets bigger too; check all details here

Reportedly, IPL teams will be allowed to retain 5 players and have 1 right-to-match card in the upcoming season. The IPL 2025 auction is expected to take place in late November.

Indian Premier League (IPL) Trophy in this frame. (X)

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Teams to be allowed to retain these many players for IPL 2025 with major boost in terms of purse, 'Right to Match' to make return

Former West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has urged CSK fans around the world to give him their blessings and support as he joins defending IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders.

Dwayne Bravo receives 'guard of honour' during CPL 2024 (Getty Images)

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'I know this is a sad moment for you guys, but...': Dwayne Bravo post special message for CSK fans after switching to KKR ahead of IPL 2025

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After defeating Gujarat Titans by eight wickets, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are currently in eighth place in the points table tally of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by eight wickets. 

Rajasthan Royals are currently on eighth in the points table. 

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi (L) is being greeted by Gujarat titans' players as he walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans 

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi (L) is being greeted by Gujarat titans' players as he walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans

IPL 2025 updated points table: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's maiden ton keeps Rajasthan Royals' playoff hopes alive after 8-wicket dominating with against GT

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35-ball century during the Rajasthan Royals' Indian Premier League 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. 

RR beat GT by eight wickets. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest cricketer to smash a T20 century. 

Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal (L) and his teammate Vaibhav Suryavanshi run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur

IPL 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking century powers RR to a dominating eight-wicket win against GT

Rajasthan Royals (RR) new batting sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, smashed a 35 ball century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT). 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35 ball ton against GT. 

RR defeated GT by eight wickets. 

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans 

Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks a plethora of records after smashing century against Gujarat Titans

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in their IPL 2025 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. 

RCB defeated DC by six wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. 

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were involved in a funny banter during DC vs RCB clash.

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and KL Rahul of Delhi Capitals interact prior to the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Arun Jaitley Stadium 

'Good you got out...': KL Rahul's hilarious response to Virat Kohli's animated celebration goes viral, WATCH video

Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals (DC) will face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for their 10th clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash which is scheduled to take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. 


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Amid retirement rumors, Lewis Hamilton signs a new blockbuster deal. Explore how the F1 icon is racing against time and building a legacy beyond the track.

Lewis Hamilton has inked a new blockbuster partnership amid a turbulent start to his 2025 campaign.

This high-profile deal adds intrigue to his evolving legacy.

Lewis Hamilton signs a new deal amid a turbulent start to the season with Ferrari

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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are currently the driver line-up for Ferrari. 

Ex-F1 Driver Marc Gene believes both the players are pushing each other and working together in tandem.

Gene also talked about how Ferrari was unfair in sacking Carlos for Seven-Time World Champion.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the frame 

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