MS Dhoni is a big name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) even now, many years after he has left international cricket At the age of 43 the great cricketer is as passionate about the game as he was in his youth. He has been the captain of India in their successful runs to the Champions Trophy in 2013, the World Cup in 2011and the World T20 in 2007. Dhoni made his last appearance for India in June 2019 and then retired from international cricket in August 2019. Though in stepping aside from the international his passion for the game is still as intense. Since the establishment of the IPL,Dhoni has been the pillar of the Chennai Super Kings  and continues to play for them with absolute dedication.

Speculations About Retirement in IPL 2025 :

Cricket supporters are actively consider the future of Dhoni participation in the IPL as the IPL 2025, season gets closer One of the main questions is whether the CSK captain will hang up his boots at the end of the season. There is a lot of talk, but at the moment, Dhoni himself has not revealed anything concrete, so the supporters remain in a state of ambiguity.

CSK Keeps Dhoni for IPL 2025 :

Prior to the 2025 season, CSK retained Dhoni for 4 crore, the lowest he has received in his IPL career. This is following a recent policy change by the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI. The new policy stipulates that players who have not participated in any form of international cricket in over five years are deemed uncapped which significantly impacts their pay scales.

Dhoni's Take on His Future:

At a recent cricket event, Dhoni was asked about his future in cricket, to which he had this to say."For the last whatever few years I just want to enjoy playing cricket like I did when I played cricket as a child” he seems to be saying that he is focused on relishing every moment while he is still on the field rather than defining a deadline for retirement. This is quite the unique approach for many would  rather rigidly adhere to a set retirement age.

What Lies Ahead? 

While eagerly awaiting any official confirmation regarding his participation in the league, all cricket fans will be watching the 2025 IPL and his performance As of right now Captain Cool "Thala" continues to lead CSK with the passion and commitment that have defined his career . His legacy in Indian cricket cannot be replaced even if this is his final season.

 The Ultimate Crossover That Happened To Exist--

Although cricket and anime seem to be at the opposite ends of the spectrum, let's face the truth there are already several cricketers who are personifications of certain iconic anime characters in and out of the field.

These cricket stars, with their incredible skills and unique playing styles, some of these cricket stars might just be great heroes/villains in a new anime series. Imagine a world where cricket and anime collide, where some cricketers resemble anime heroes and villains alike.

1. Virat Kohli as Naruto Uzumaki

Famous anime character Naruto Uzumaki is a perfect example of somebody with burning passion, drive and never say die attitude. Virat Kohli, star of Indian cricket team same characters in him like those of an Indian cricket teams. Naruto-like perseverance; Kohli has often been painted performing against the odds. His power powered strokeplay, competitive nature and leadership are fitting to turn Naruto. Like Naruto always fighting to be the best, so has Kohli in his journey to become one of the top world cricket player.

2. MS Dhoni as Goku

MS Dhoni, India's erstwhile captain in calmness & strategic mind similar to Dragon Ball Z character Goku. Just like Goku the God warrior that can always maintain his cool under pressure and continue striving for self development in every aspect; Dhoni's coolness on field is the real thing. To me, the way Dhoni leads the team under stress particularly in the death overs is very much like Goku leading from front in climax battles. Moreover, they are both equally humble folks who will always back it up with their actions.

3.AB de Villiers as Luffy

 AB de villiers the instable cricketer of South Africa who bats in the extreme end, similar to Odessey and the Sea Monkey D. Luffy from one piece in the qualities he is full creative, adventurous and has zero regard for the known methods as he always surprises our opponents with his own take on fighting. Like Luffy at the sea — AB de Villiers with his form changing play continues to bring unpredictability and sheer fun to cricket.

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4. Kane Williamson as Sasuke Uchiha

Kane Williamson, current captain of New Zealand's cricket team bears resemblance to Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto. They are both very collected and reflective by nature — both characters. Although Williamson's classed calm determination and high school baseball helps come the mental approach of Sasuke and his concentration in high stake moments makes them equal tough players. Sasuke is really no different than the New-standards Williamson is up against in international hockey.

5.Chris Gayle as All Might

All Might from my hero academia, the super hero in Homura's ring so it has to be the West Indian powerhouse Chris Gayle West Indian super-batting macho man bakabombay Gayle with his massive sixes has an All Might like handsome with cruelty personality in real world. Both have their place in the hearts of fans, one for the confidence Gayle some how manages too deliver when it’s time. Gayle and All Might just blow away in their respective stories like demolition in real life.

There are some incredible cricket players, and no surprise their fans love to compare them to popular anime characters. Comparisons gives you about the qualities in a player like their strength determination and style. So who do you think might be Goku, Naruto and Luffy of this cricket world?

1.MS Dhoni Goku

Goku is strong and has the cool head in the face of danger, leader of Dragon Ball Z. MS Dhoni as per GokuSimilar. He is the heart and soul of India, many victories under his cool and calculated leadership. Dhoni always remains calm under pressure with a mentality that us Goku in every battle. If India faces problem Dhoni come out and win the match for his team, same like Goku solve any problems.

2.Virat Kohli as Naruto

The Naruto Signature over here; Hard work, dedication and determination. He never dies, when the heat is turned up high. Virat Kohli of many ways resembles Naruto. He trains hard everyday and plays very hard too, always striving to get better. Virat Kohli's journey in cricket teaches us just like Naruto became a one and only strong ninja with the right amount of dedication and hard work. A perfect Naruto, Kohli’s on field intensity and fire with the guy.

3.AB de Villiers as Luffy

One Piece's Luffy is a character who loves adventure. He is always up for a challenge and loves every bit of it. AB de Villiers is similar to Luffy when he plays cricket. With his aggressive batting style, de Villiers loves to play the game on the front foot and thrill the crowd. He is always ready to experiment with new things, as Luffy does in pursuit of adventure. Whether he is smashing huge sixes or facing challenging bowling attacks, AB de Villiers is always up for the challenge, as is Luffy's never-ending adventures.

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In the world of cricket, Few names command the kind of respect and admiration that  Mahendra Singh Dhoni. From his unflappable personality to his transformative leadership, Dhoni's impact on the game is permanent. Though fans and analysts have speculated over when he will retire from the IPL, there are those who just want to see him play on. One of them is Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson.

"Thoda Aur" – A Sentiment of Millions:
Speaking to the media, Sanju Samson explained, "Whenever people say Dhoni should retire from IPL, I only think 'Thoda Aur' for Dhoni. And this "Thoda Aur" (a little more) has become a catchphrase for what millions of cricket fans feel about the former Indian captain

Not just admiration for an individual, but also echoing the sentiment of an entire generation having grown up watching Dhoni the masterstrokes he played. Whether it’s his helicopter shots, strategic captaincy, or ability to absorb pressure, Dhoni’s aura in the IPL is nothing but magical.

SANJU 🤝 DHONI...!!!!!

- Sanju said "Whenever people say that Dhoni should retire from the IPL, I always feel 'Thoda Aur' for Dhoni". [PTI]

A Fanboy moment by Samson 🤍 pic.twitter.com/nI8GKa7tV7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 19, 2025

Beyond the Numbers – The Dhoni Impact:

MS Dhoni continues to be the cornerstone for CSK even at 42. He might not be batting as often as before, but just having him in the dressing room and on the field makes his teammates feel a lot more confident. His game awareness, calm decision making, and unparalleled experience make him an irreplaceable asset.

Samson, who has battled Dhoni both as an opponent and as a wicketkeeper-batsman himself, knows well the amount of fire Dhoni carries. * “You don’t measure Dhoni’s influence in stats. trainer, so he has that belief that is in short supply in the game, he added

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A Legacy That Refuses to Fade:

Dhoni is one of the most talked about players when it comes to retirement yet he has not bowed down to anyone yet. With each six he smashes and each spine-stinging stumping he executes, he reminds the world why he is considered one of the best the game has ever seen.

Sanju Samson’s “Thoda Aur” sentiment isn’t just about extending Dhoni’s career, it’s about paying tribute to his greatness, a recognition of the irreplaceable aura of the legend. And as long as Dhoni continues to step onto the field, million of fans, including his fellow cricketers, will come continues to hope for "Thoda Aur Dhoni" in the IPL.

Let’s picture the world of cricket as if it were scripted sports entertainment, with its promos and betrayals and over-the-top feuds.

The Ultimate Heel: David Warner

Like every great wrestling story, it needed a top bad guy and David Warner is it. With his combative on-field persona, volatile temperament and background of controversies , Warner would make an ideal heel. Picture Warner racing out to the crease, delivering heel promos and flaunting dismissals. He loved leaning into being the villain, heckling the other players, working up the audience into a frenzied bitterness and looked an awfully lot like a familiar video game villain.

In second place:

Virat Kohli:  His intensity, fishy celebrations and passionate sledging would have jeopardized his "villain' tag in the enemy camp.

Gautam Gambhir:  Gambhir’s no-nonsense approach and his tussles with the opposition mean he is never found wanting for back-and-forths, making him a natural villain.

The Ultimate Babyface: MS Dhoni

Every wrestling promotion needs an overbabyface, and when it comes to cricket, there’s no bigger babyface than MS Dhoni. Level-headed in a crisis, adored by fans across the globe and a late-over finish wizard, Dhoni is the picture of heroism. Imagine the sound of the entrance music that accompanies Dhoni so perfectly for so many years, while the fans are cheering and falling over themselves while he walks to the crease, his eyes glazed. He is always controlled, the ideal hero against the game’s most infamous heels.

In second place:

Sachin Tendulkar: Tendulkar is the most loved cricketer in history — the John Cena of cricket for always fighting for the audience, no matter which team they support, respected by all players and the epitome of sportsmanship.

Kane Williamson: The nice guy of cricket that all sport needs, Williamson’s sportsmanship and disposition are too good to pass up for a fairytale.

Nations Over Cricket: An Iconic Feuds in a Cricket-WWE Universe

Warner vs Dhoni (Corporate Champion vs People’s Champion) – it’s Warner the cocky heel, fronting a frillionaire IPL party, versus Dhoni the man of the people who plays for the love of the game.

Kohli vs. Smith (The Intensity Showdown) – An ultra-competitive battle between two skillful players, aggressive in their styles and prepared to get into each other head.

Gambhir vs. Kohli (Faction Warfare) – It actually has in real life! Now actually visualize doing this two top rival stables paving the way for the largest faction war in cricket WWE history.

If cricket had ever taken a leaf out of the WWE playbook, global sporting field would be an entertainment flow like never before. The sledging would become scripted promos, the rivalries played up as grudge matches, and every match larger-than-life storytelling. Until then, all we can do is savour the natural drama of cricket the way it plays out in real life, which-let’s be real-at times follows the well-trodden path of WWE!

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If cricket were a chess game, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Ricky Ponting would be the Grandmasters. With their smart thinking, quick decisions, and great skills, they would always be one step forward.

5. Virat Kohli – The Aggressive Player

Virat Kohli is a very Aggressive Player always focused and ready to face any situation in the game. He is known for putting pressure on the opposition and taking very aggressive steps according to the situation. His bold style makes him a challenging player, how quickly he thinks and makes decisions in the game. Kohli plays the game with so much passion, but his aggressive and clever thinking helps him take to control when it matters. He's always planning his next move and plans about what he can do in the field like chess players who can understand the next step of opponents.

4.AB de Villiers – The  Genius player

AB de Villiers(360 players) was a magician with the bat, he played all along the ground. His shots show that no one else can play that shot or even imagine, always keeping bowlers on edge. His ability to adapt to any situation and take new ideas made him unpredictable and hard to know what shot he could play in the game. De Villiers was a master of reading the ball and game and everyone knows with his creativity he played all over the ground and had unbelievable shots. Like a chess player who can't think about his clever moves, AB de Villiers is a very Genius player.

3. Ricky Ponting – The Bold tactical player

Ricky Ponting was never afraid to take risks in the game like a Bold tactical player, and that’s why he made him such a smart player, other teams were afraid of him for making very bold decisions. His decisions are quick bowling changes and aggressive field setting to confuse the other teams. His batting approach was always aggressive, he knew when to play hard and when to pull back according to the situation. Ponting’s Captaincy and his ability to make bold decisions made him one of the best captains ever. His boldness and strategy made him a  Bold tactical player on the field.

2. MS Dhoni – The Calm Strategic Player

Former Indian Team Captain MS Dhoni is known for staying cool and calm in the toughest situations. His ability to read the game and make smart decisions under pressure. His clever field settings and strategy make him confident in making strategic decisions. As a captain, his strategic mind and his cool nature helped India to win so many times, Other teams were confused about what just happened. His calmness and Strategic mind made him a true master of the game.

1. Sachin Tendulkar – The Master Planner

Sachin Tendulkar, the master blaster for India, is the perfect example of a player who always thinks according to the game like a Master Planner. He didn’t just play the game; he understood it deeply, and then according to that he approached. Whether he was building an innings or attacking bowlers, Sachin always had a plan about what he was doing every time. His ability to read the ball and focused mind allowed him to think about the game. His intelligence and patience made him a true legend, He is always planning ahead of his opponents.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will compete in IPL 2025, starting their campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 23 at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.

• Founded: 2008
• Home Ground: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
•  Owner: India Cements (Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd.)
•  Captain (2025): Ruturaj Gaikwad
•  Most Iconic Captain: MS Dhoni (2008–2023)
•  Head Coach (2025): Stephen Fleming

Total titles won:

IPL SCHUDULE:

• 23rd March: vs MI in Chennai (Sunday, Match 3)
• 28th March: vs RCB in Chennai (Friday, Match 8)
• 30th March: vs RR in Guwahati (Sunday, Match 11)
• 5th April: vs DC in Chennai (Saturday, Match 17)
• 8th April: vs PBKS in Mullanpur (Tuesday, Match 22)
• 11th April: vs KKR in Chennai (Friday, Match 25)
• 14th April: vs LSG in Lucknow (Monday, Match 30)
• 20th April: vs MI in Mumbai (Sunday, Match 38)
• 25th April: vs SRH in Chennai (Friday, Match 43)
• 30th April: vs PBKS in Chennai (Wednesday, Match 49)
• 3rd May: vs RCB in Bengaluru (Saturday, Match 52)
• 7th May: vs KKR in Kolkata (Wednesday, Match 57)
• 12th May: vs RR in Chennai (Monday, Match 63)
• 18th May: vs GT in Ahmedabad (Sunday, Match 69)

CSK SCHEDULE IN IPL 2025: 🏆 pic.twitter.com/b6VjKjm0v2

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 16, 2025

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Full squad:

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is the most highly anticipated cricket league all over the world. With major teams and cricket players participating to win the glamorous trophy, IPL 2025 will be a thrilling season.

• Organizer: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
• Edition: 18th season of IPL
• Total Teams: 10
• Match Format: T20 (20 overs per side)
• Number of Matches: Expected to be around 74
• Venues: Multiple cities across India
• Start Date: March 22
• Final Date:  May 25
• Official Broadcasters: Star Sports, JioHotstar (for digital streaming)

Participating Teams in ipl 2025

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Mumbai Indians (MI) - Captain: Hardik Pandya
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - Captain: Rajat Patidar
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Captain: TBD
5. Delhi Capitals (DC) - Captain: TBD
6. Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Captain: Sanju Samson
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Captain: Shreyas Iyer
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Captain: Pat Cummins
9. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) - Captain: Rishabh Pant
10. Gujarat Titans (GT) - Captain: Shubman Gill

IPL 2025 SCHEDULE:

• 22-Mar-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Kolkata)
• 23-Mar-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (Hyderabad)
• 23-Mar-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians (Chennai)
• 24-Mar-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (Visakhapatnam)
• 25-Mar-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (Ahmedabad)
• 26-Mar-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Guwahati)
• 27-Mar-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (Hyderabad)
• 28-Mar-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Chennai)
• 29-Mar-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (Ahmedabad)
• 30-Mar-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Visakhapatnam)
• 30-Mar-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (Guwahati)
• 31-Mar-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Mumbai)

APRIL:

• 01-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (Lucknow)
• 02-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru)
• 03-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Kolkata)
• 04-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians (Lucknow)
• 05-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Chennai)
• 05-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (New Chandigarh)
• 06-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (Kolkata)
• 06-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans (Hyderabad)
• 07-Apr-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Mumbai)
• 08-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (New Chandigarh)
• 09-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (Ahmedabad)
• 10-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals (Bengaluru)
• 11-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Chennai)
• 12-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans (Lucknow)
• 12-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (Hyderabad)
• 13-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Jaipur)
• 13-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (Delhi)
• 15-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals (Lucknow)
• 16-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (New Chandigarh)
• 17-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (Delhi)
• 18-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Mumbai)
• 19-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (Bengaluru)
• 19-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals (Ahmedabad)
• 20-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants (Jaipur)
• 20-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (New Chandigarh)
• April 20, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings (Mumbai)
• April 21, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans (Kolkata)
• April 22, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs. Delhi Capitals (Lucknow)
• April 23, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Indians (Hyderabad)
• April 24, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Rajasthan Royals (Bengaluru)
• April 25, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Chennai)
• April 26, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Punjab Kings (Kolkata)
• April 27, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Mumbai)
• April 28, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Delhi)
• April 29, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Gujarat Titans (Jaipur)
• April 30, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Delhi)

MAY:

• May 1, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings (Chennai)
• May 2, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians (Jaipur)
• May 3, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Gujarat Titans vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Ahmedabad)
• May 4, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru)
• May 5, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals (Kolkata)
• May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Dharamsala)
• May 7, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals (Hyderabad)
• May 8, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans (Mumbai)
• May 9, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Chennai Super Kings (Kolkata)
• May 10, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals (Dharamsala)
• May 11, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Lucknow)
• May 12, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Hyderabad)
• May 13, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Mumbai Indians (Dharamsala)
• May 14, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Titans (Delhi)
• May 15, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals (Chennai)
• May 16, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Bengaluru)
• May 17, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Gujarat Titans vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Ahmedabad)
• May 18, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals (Mumbai)
• May 19, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings (Jaipur)
• May 20, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Bengaluru)
• May 21, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Qualifier 1 (Ahmedabad)
• May 22, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Eliminator (Hyderabad)
• May 24, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Qualifier 2 (Kolkata)
• May 25, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Final (Kolkata)

IPL 2025 Highest Auction:

• Rishabh Pant:27 cr
• Shreyas Iyer:26.75
• Venkatesh Iyer:23.75
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi:1.1(Debue)

Major Highlights of 2025:

• Impact Player Rule Refining: The 2023 IPL rule is set to be made more flexible with modifications to include more strategic substitution.
  
• Venue Expansion: New locations can be incorporated into the host venue list to increase IPL's fan base all over India.
  
• DRS Rule Improvements: Enhanced technology and more review choices can be implemented to reduce errors made by umpires.
  
• Focus on Emerging Players: Franchises are acquiring young players with development programs and scouting programs.
  
• Salary Cap Hike: The BCCI is likely to hike the purse limit of franchises so that larger bids are possible in auctions.

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IPL 2025 SQUADS:

RCB: Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, and Suyash Sharma.

CSK:Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Gurjapneet Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal.

KKR:Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

MI:Hardik Pandya (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Bevon-John Jacobs, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Naman Dhir, Vignesh Puthur, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Shrijith Krishnan, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, Lizaad Williams, Arjun Tendulkar, Karn Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ashwani Kumar, Satyanarayana Raju.

DC:KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, L Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.

RR:Sanju Samson (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana, Yudhvir Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Ashok Sharma, Kwena Maphaka.

PBKS:Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

SRH:Pat Cummins (Captain), Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Zeeshan Ansari.

LSG:Rishabh Pant (Captain), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, M Siddharth, Akash Deep.

GT:Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, B. Sai Sudharsan, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, M. Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee, R. Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma.

MS Dhoni, the former wicketkeeper batter known for his calm and composed nature, is bringing a different energy to the fans for the big match. In a new Star Sports promo, the former Indian captain is hyping the greatest rivalry India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy on February 23 in Dubai.

The 2013 Champions Trophy-winning captain is bringing the energy for the big match in Dubai, fans should behind the team for success. In the video, Dhoni encourages supporters and fans to cheer for Mohammed Shami as he aims to dismiss Babar Azam, back Virat Kohli to take on Haris Rauf, and rally behind Rohit Sharma in his duel against Shaheen Afridi. This energetic side of Dhoni has surprised fans, making the promo a big hit and building even more excitement for the much-awaited match.

MS DHONI IN CHAMPIONS TROPHY PROMO. 🏆pic.twitter.com/tVRKxF4nYF

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 10, 2025

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Dhoni’s new energetic style has excited fans, making the India vs Pakistan match promo even more thrilling. His passion in the promo has added to the excitement, and fans can’t wait for the big game on February 23.

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has given the beautiful Ranchi farmhouse, Kailashpati, an altogether new appearance. The real excitement of giving this farmhouse makeover is the grand tribute to jersey number 7, which gained him fame everywhere.

A Legacy in a Ranchi Farm House
Dhoni has always been tagged with the number 7 while being one of India's best-loved cricketers, whether it's his jersey number for Team India or Chennai Super Kings. In fact, now this special number has found its place in the luxurious farmhouse that he owns.

The Kailashpati farmhouse is already grand in design, modern architecture, and peaceful surroundings. The property is spread over seven acres, has lush gardens, a swimming pool, a gym, and even a cricket field. But, now this house will be even more personal for Dhoni because of this new makeover.

Mahi way! MS Dhoni’s residence gets a stunning makeover with his iconic No.7https://t.co/ZgKeXgyX8N #TeamIndia #MahendraSinghDhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/iUfPC41uRE

— XtraTime (@xtratimeindia) February 7, 2025

Sophisticated Interiors with a Touch of Gold
The inside of Dhoni’s farmhouse is as impressive as its vast green landscape. The living room has golden accents that add a royal touch. The walls and furniture are designed in a neutral color theme with hints of gold, giving the place a rich and classy look.The latest renovation brings MS Dhoni’s personality and achievements into his home. With the addition of his iconic No. 7, the farmhouse now stands as a tribute to his incredible cricket career.
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Home That Matches Dhoni’s Style
MS Dhoni is a very easy-going person. His home is not that different, considering the soothing and calm environs created by plenty of green cover and high-tech interior architecture of the farmhouse.And the No. 7 now forms part of the design of his house. Dhoni wants his legacy to be emblazoned in his house for eternity. Fans of Dhoni will most surely love this unique tribute that would accrue to the number that has been so vital in the cricketing journey of Dhoni.