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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.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction. (X)

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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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Moeen Ali is in awe of Jofra Archer's fast bowling following KKR's 8-wicket win over RR in IPL 2025. Mooen Ali said he hasn't faced that sort of fast bowling since Ashes.

Moeen Ali heaped ultimate praise for fellow countryman Jofra Archer after KKR beat RR in IPL 2025 clash

KKR crushed RR by 8 wickets and opened their IPL 2025 clash

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'I have not faced that sort of fast bowling since Ashes': Moeen Ali left terrorised by RR star bowler after KKR register first win of IPL 2025

The pitch invasion led to a delay in play, but the security personnel immediately attended to the situation and escorted the fan off the field. 

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Fan invades Guwahati's pitch and touches Riyan Parag's feet during RR vs KKR IPL 2025 clash

Captain Riyan Parag said he needs to be professional about his batting after Rajasthan Royals' 8-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 clash

Riyan Parag rued Rajasthan Royals massive loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 clash

KKR handed an eight-wicket loss to RR in Guwahati

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'I need to professional about ...': Riyan Parag takes all blame for RR' back-to-back defeat in IPL 2025 following 8-wicket loss against KKR

IPL 2025: KKR restrict RR on 151/9. Later, the defending champions managed to chase it down with 15 balls and 8 wickets remaining,

KKR beat RR by 8 wickets in IPL 2025.

This is the first win for defending champions this season.

Quinton de Kock smashed 97 runs not out.

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Quinton de Kock's 97 not out, spinners help KKR beat RR and pick first win of IPL 2025

R Ashwin has given his two cents on the debate around bowlers' defensive approach in T20 cricket amidst ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025

R Ashwin talked about bowlers' plight in the ongoing IPL 2025

R Ashwin said soon bowlers will need personal psychologists

Chennai Super Kings' Ravichandran Ashwin (L) celebrates with his teammate MS Dhoni (R) after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Will Jacks (C) during IPL 2025 match

'IPL bowlers will soon need personal psychologists...': CSK superstar's big statement on bowlers' plight amidst batter-friendly pitches in T20 cricket

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Basketball

Ahead of the start of the Nuggets vs Bucks game, let's take a note of Denver Nuggets injury report to know whether Nikola Jokic will play tonight or not.

The Denver Nuggets will take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight.

The game will take place at the Ball Arena.

Nikola Jokic is listed in the Nuggets' injury report.

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Nikola Jokic Injury Report: Will the Nuggets' Star Center Play Tonight Against the Bucks?

Ahead of the start of the Lakers vs Pacers game, let's take a note of LA Lakers' injury report to know whether Luka Doncic is playing tonight or not.

LA Lakers will take on the Indiana Pacers tonight.

The game will take place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Two players are listed in the Lakers injury report.

Luka Doncic in the frame.

Luka Doncic Injury Report: Will the Lakers' Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Pacers? 

Others

Stone Cold Steve Austin is known for his rebellious attitude, thrilling moments, and iconic segments that left fans in awe.

During an interview with Sports Illustrated’s TakeDown, Austin shared a behind-the-scenes story about going over his allotted time during a WWE event.

Austin admitted that the reason he went over time was simply because he was having too much fun. 

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Vince McMahon Once Scolded Steve Austin for Causing $15,000 in Overtime Charges

In a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee show, LeBron James opened up on what kind of relationship he shares with Michael Jordan, and it could be said that his revelation did not come as what the fans would have liked to hear. 

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are two of the greatest players to have ever graced the basketball court.

The debate around who is the GOAT often takes centerstage.

LeBron James is the all-time highest scorer in terms of points in NBA.

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'We don’t talk because...': LeBron James Opens Up On His Complex Relationship With GOAT Rival Michael Jordan

Baseball

Despite receiving offers from several top MLB clubs, Soto chose the Mets for reasons that extended beyond financial considerations.

No more Soto in the Yankees, and so, it is time to bring out the new strategy for the 2025 season.

During a recent interview on MLB Network, Newsday’s MLB beat writer Laura Albanese weighed in on the Yankees’ outlook after Soto’s exit.

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' It's going to be missing that presence in the batter's box' : MLB Insider Predicts Tough Season for Yankees Post- Juan Soto Era  

Shreyas Iyer marked his debut as captain of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in spectacular fashion, etching his name into the Indian Premier League (IPL) record books.

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Shreyas Iyer tastes history during GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 clash, becomes first ever skipper to bag this mega milestone

James Neesham's fifer helped New Zealand register a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final T20I of the series.

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James Neesham becomes 5th bowler in T20I history to achieve rare feat against Pakistan

IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharma became the first Delhi Capitals batter who scored a half-century at no.7 in a successful run chase.

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Ashutosh Sharma equals Andre Russell's 10-year-old feat, misses out on breaking Dwayne Bravo's all-time IPL record in run chase by 3 runs

MS Dhoni tops the tally with 69 sixes in the 20th over of the Indian Premier League. The wicketkeeper batter is currently representing CSK in IPL 2025. Here's the list of batters with the most sixes in the 20th over of the IPL


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MS Dhoni to David Miller: Batters who smashed most sixes in 20th over of IPL

Noor Ahmad was named 'Player of the match' as he claimed four wickets for 18 runs on CSK debut and helped his side win by four wickets against Mumbai Indians.

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