The Impact player rule allows a team to replace a player from their playing XI at a later stage of the match. The teams bring in a batting or bowling specialist as the situation demands.
The West Indian spin-bowling all-rounder, heading into his 14th IPL season with KKR, believes Chakravarthy's ability to keep batsmen guessing would be key to their bowling unit's success.
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill expressed how the pace of the game makes it look like a 300-run target is achievable in the IPL.
Hardik was slapped with a Rs 30 lakh fine along with his suspension. This means Mumbai will be without their two key players - Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya
Here's a look at the notable stars who won't be taking the field in IPL 2025-and the warriors chosen to replace them.
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony is expected to begin 35 minutes before the toss, which is scheduled for 7 PM IST on March 22.
"There is still time to take a final call," Ganguly said. "Even last year, an IPL match on Ram Navami had to be rescheduled due to similar concerns."
In the last eight ODIs, including the home games against England and the subsequent Champions Trophy, Iyer has averaged 53 batting at number four and had only one low-scoring outing in eight knocks
Despite being one of RCB's most consistent performers, Kohli's strike rate was a topic of discussion past two seasons.
If RCB do manage to end their trophy drought this season (IPL 2025), I will also come to celebrate with them, says AB de Villiers, who represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 18 seasons
While Jio customers need to recharge with 299 or more to watch the IPL 2025 matches live in India, fans who have the subscription of JioHostar can watch the cricketing action unfolds on the app
IPL captains' meet usually take place in the city, hosting opening match. This time, the event is being held at BCCI office, indicating that it might involve more than just the standard review
Samson had suffered the injury after being struck by a bouncer from Jofra Archer during India's five-match T20I series against England
Faf du Plessis, former South Africa captain across all formats, entered the IPL in 2012 when Chennai Super Kings acquired him
Surya, who was named India's T20 skipper following Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format after the 2024 T20 World Cup, could be seen leading MI in the tournament opener against CSK
Despite losing MI's captaincy to Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024, fans expect Rohit Sharma to deliver big in IPL 2025 and help Hardik Pandya lead MI to their sixth title this season
Pandya will be leading the five-time champions Mumbai Indians once again in IPL 2025 after replacing Rohit Sharma as the skipper of the team during IPL 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin also revealed that he wanted his former skipper to attend his 100th Test match in Chennai
Indian pacer Umran Malik has been ruled out of the IPL 2025 season due to an injury.
PSL franchises have expressed concerns over Bosch's switch, fearing it could set a concerning precedent for future players who may sign contracts with PSL teams and then opt to join the IPL instead.