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IPL 2025: Wiaan Mulder replaces Brydon Carse in Sunrisers Hyderabad squad

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder on Thursday replaced Brydon Carse in Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League after the English allrounder sustained a toe injury. The 27-year-old Proteas all-rounder, who featured in Wednesday's semifinal of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand, has joined the 2016 winners and last year's finalist SRH for Rs 75 lakh. Carse is ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to an injury and his replacement Mulder, who is an all-rounder, will join SRH for INR 75 Lakh, the IPL said in a release. Mulder has so far played 18 Tests, 25 ODIs and 11 T20Is for South Africa. Carse, who was a member of England's squad in the Champions Trophy, had suffered a toe injury during their contest against Australia.

IPL 2025: Kohli's strike rate debate - unfair criticism or tactical play?

As Kohli prepares for another season, the expectations remain high, and his ability to adapt and lead from the front could be the defining factor in RCB's quest for their maiden IPL title.

IPL 2025: Rahane named captain; KKR's costliest player appointed deputy

Venkatesh Iyer was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 mega auction for Rs 23.75 crore

JioStar eyes 1 billion-viewer mark as IPL 2025 ad rates climb scoreboard

Experts say ad costs in the cash-rich league this year may be 20-30% higher

Cricket boards should stop sending their players for IPL: Inzamam-Ul-Haq

Inzamam-Ul-Haq highlighted how exposure to international stars in the IPL had benefited young Indian players by teaching them how to handle pressure and improve their skills.

IPL 2025: I am ready to lead KKR if captaincy comes my way - Venkatesh Iyer

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer says he is prepared to lead Kolkata Knight Riders if given the opportunity in the IPL 2025 despite having no captaincy experience at any levels in competitive cricket. The reigning champions, who will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game this season at the Eden Gardens, are yet to announce their captain. Shreyas Iyer had led them to the title win in IPL 2024, but he was acquired by Punjab Kings in the mega auction and later named him as their skipper. Definitely, I'm ready. Again, I've always said this: captaincy is just a tag. I believe in leadership. That is a bigger role to play, being a leader, Venkatesh told ESPNcricinfo. There's no ambiguity surrounding this. I'll definitely do it, if it comes my way. There is no reason not to do it, he added. Iyer said the captain needs to set an example by being a good role model". "You don't necessarily need the tag of a captain to be a leader in your dressing room. You need to set examples.

BCCI set to ensure players stay Test-ready for ENG series during IPL 2025

Details of the plan are still under wraps, though initial discussions have already occurred between the Indian team management and BCCI officials in Dubai.

Kohli's unmatched pressure handling earns praise from BCCI, IPL brass

Virat Kohli provides unmatched stability to the Indian team, according to former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, who felt the superstar batter displayed exceptional composure under pressure during his century against Pakistan. Kohli's majestic unbeaten century was the backbone of India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. "Virat Kohli has shown how to handle the pressure and how to play for the country. Through his outstanding innings, Virat has won many hearts and the match for the country," former BCCI President Thakur told PTI. "If you look at Virat's innings, he never went outright for the century. For him, the priority was India's win. He was rotating the strike, not going for his own runs only. "He wanted to play till the last and win the match for India.That is a big thing about Kohli. For big players like him individual innings is not very important, it's country's victory that matters," he added. After India's ..

Champions Trophy: MS Dhoni spotted watching IND vs PAK alongside Sunny Deol

Star Sports also posted on their social media handles as Dhoni met bollywood actor Sunny Deol and was watching the India vs Pakistan clash on the tele.

Nobody cares how old you are, the level needs to be the same in IPL: Dhoni

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

Will Dhoni retire after IPL 2025? Here's what 'Thala' said on retirement

Ahead of the 2025 season, Dhoni was once again retained as an uncapped player, signaling his continued participation in the league.

IPL 2025: Skipper Hardik Pandya sports the new jersey of Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians will look for their first IPL trophy since 2019 in IPL 2025, starting March 22

Aussies captain Cummins plots grand return in IPL 2025, eyes WTC final

Cummins has now resumed running and is gearing up for his return with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), last season's IPL runners-up.

Reliance Consumer's Campa partners with JioStar as co-sponsor of IPL 2025

Reliance Consumer Products said this partnership will help expand Campa's brand presence across Star Sports Network

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals full schedule, RR full squad, streaming

Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals will start their season against SRH in an away game

IPL 2025: MI start with CSK El Clasico; check full schedule and venues

Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians will face their arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in their campaign opener

IPL 2025: SRH to start vs RR; check full schedule and match venues

SRH will then host Punjab Kings on April 12 before traveling to Mumbai on April 17 for a showdown against Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2025: CSK to start vs MI in Chennai; check full schedule and venues

CSK will play their first away match on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati

IPL 2025: RCB in action on opening day; check full schedule and venues

The three-time IPL finalists RCB will face defending champions KKR and five-time champions CSK in their first two games of the season

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full schedule, KKR full squad, streaming

The defending champions will play three of their first five matches at their home ground, Eden Gardens