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
Ravichandran Ashwin also revealed that he wanted his former skipper to attend his 100th Test match in Chennai
MS Dhoni has been an integral part of the Indian Premier League since its inception 17 seasons ago but the 43-year-old says he can still put his body through "six to eight months" of hard work to be fit for the lucrative league. Chennai Super Kings retained Dhoni ahead of IPL 2025 auction, with the franchise once again reposing faith in the abilities of the former India captain, who has led the side to five IPL titles. But having retired from international cricket nearly six years ago, Dhoni said it takes a lot of hard work to be fit and ready for two months of IPL. "I only play a couple of months in a year, but I want to enjoy it the way I started playing, that's something that keeps me going," Dhoni said at Garuda Aerospace's 'Ascend' during the launch of Amaran Drone and Land Mine Detection Drone, here on Friday. "But, of course, for that, I need to put in a lot of hard work for six to eight months because IPL is one of the toughest tournaments. Nobody really cares about how old
Ahead of the 2025 season, Dhoni was once again retained as an uncapped player, signaling his continued participation in the league.
It has been nearly six years since he walked away from international cricket but retirement from the Indian Premier League might not be imminent for the legendary MS Dhoni, who wants to enjoy playing cricket like a child. The 43-year-old former captain, who led India to World Cup wins in 2011 (ODI) and 2007 (T20) along with the Champions Trophy triumph in 2013, last made his international appearance for the country in June 2019. While Dhoni called time to his international career in August 2019, he continues to feature in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings who retained him ahead of the mega auction last year. He will now play as an uncapped player, having spent more than five years as a retired player from international cricket. I've retired since 2019, so it will be quite some time. What I've been doing in the meantime is I just want to enjoy cricket for the last, whatever few years, you know, I will be able to play, Dhoni's said on Wednesday during the launch of his app powered by .
CSK will play their first away match on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati
Sunrisers Hyderabad, last year's IPL runners-up, will begin their 2025 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 23 in an afternoon match.
There are 12 double-headers to be played during Indian Premier League 2025. On the double-header days, afternoon matches will begin at 3:30 PM IST while the evening matches begins at 7:30 AM IST.
The much-awaited first 'El Clasico of IPL' between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is set to take place at Chepauk on March 23
Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Qualifier 2 and the grand final will take place in Kolkata, according to media reports
Global transportation company Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has signed a multi-year agreement to become the principal sponsor and official logistics partner for the IPL team Chennai Super Kings, the company said. Besides the IPL Team in India, the company would also be the principal sponsor for the professional Twenty20 cricket team Johannesburg Super Kings in South Africa, FedEx Airline, said Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer (International) Richard Smith. The association with the Super Kings further strengthens FedEx's ties to high-profile sports, blending the excitement of cricket with the company's hallmark values of trust and reliability, the statement issued on Friday added. "Sports transcend borders, uniting communities through passion, resilience, and shared experiences. Cricket is the heart and soul of India, a strategic market for FedEx, and this collaboration reflects our dedication to energising the growth and prosperity of businesses and people .
Despite his strong performance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru chose not to retain him and declined to use the Right to Match (RTM).
IPL 2025 auction saw Rs 639.15 crore spent on 182 players in Jeddah. Rishabh Pant led with Rs 27 crore, followed by Shreyas Iyer at Rs 26.75 crore, as teams focused on top Indian talent.
RCB have acquired the services of Tim David while CSK get hold of Deepak Hooda for Rs 1.70 Crore.
Check CSK's full players' list, players' salary, most costliest player, list of retained players ahead of IPL 2025 here
The former CSK pacer expressed his feelings about changing bases in the Indian Premier League as he won't be continuing with the Chennai Super Kings now and shifts to a team that also has five titles.
Check the remaining purse of all 10 IPL franchises at IPL 2025 mega auction
Check Chennai Super Kings' full squad, players' salary, most expensive player, list of retained players ahead of IPL 2025 here
David Warner and Devdutt Padikkal went unsold on Day 1 of IPL 2025 mega auction. Check full list of players bought at IPL auction and costliest buy list here
At Rs 27 crore, Rishabh Pant emerges as the costliest player in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer is the second costliest player in Indian Premier League