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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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On Tuesday, 01st October, there were reports that Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela had been hospitalized and then later on, the news was finally broken by Mexican journalist David Faitelson on his X account. 

There were reports that Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela had been hospitalized

Fernando Valenzuela has been part of the Spanish broadcasting team since 2003

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Los Angeles Dodgers' legend Fernando Valenzuela's hospitalization raises eyebrows amid broadcast absence

The impressive speed of the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has earned him a career-high 59 stolen bases in the ongoing Major League Baseball (MLB) season and his teammate Mookie Betts is not much surprised by it. 

The impressive speed of the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has earned him a career-high 59 stolen bases in the ongoing Major League Baseball

Mookie Betts recently made his appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' where he spoke highly about Ohtani

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Mookie Betts heaps massive praises for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, says 'beats pretty much everybody'

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Rishabh Pant was bowling to Shubman Gill when KL Rahul asked him if he had bowled before in the recently concluded DPL 2024.

Rishabh Pant was bowling to Shubman Gill.

KL Rahul asks Pant if he bowled during DPL 2024.

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'Aur Kya? ek run chahiye tha': Rishabh Pant's hilarious reply to KL Rahul's question about his bowling, Shubman Gill praises wicket-keeper for helping him practice

Irani Cup 2024

Mumbai's momentum was maintained by Rahane and Sarfaraz, whose 98-run partnership gave Mumbai a commanding lead heading into the second day of play.

Irani Cup 2024 is finally underway.

Sarfaraz Khan, Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer hit fifties.

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Irani Cup 2024: Players removed from Indian squad hit half-centuries to help Mumbai rattle Rest of India on Day 1

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MS Dhoni was recently spotted in the USA spending quality time with his friends ahead of the IPL 2024 mega auction. 

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