IPL 2025: A Season of Fresh Leadership and New Rules

Hello everyone! The IPL season is back, and in collaboration with cricins, we’re excited to bring you the latest news, interviews, and feature stories from IPL 2025. Over the next two months, whether you’re watching live or catching up later, we’ll cover every thrilling moment of the Indian Premier League.

Season Kick-Off and Key Matchups

This season opens at Eden Gardens, the home ground of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, who will face off against their long-time rivals, Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both teams have announced their new captains—Akincha Rahane for Kolkata and Rajat Pattida for Bangalore. Reporter Pratyush Sinha anticipates a spectacular showdown in the opening match, even as heavy rainfall poses a potential challenge.

RCB’s New Direction

In addition, Ganesh Chandrasekaran has analyzed RCB’s prospects for this season. His insights cover the opportunities for the team, including new recruits, the impact of their new captain, and a detailed look at the 12 players they might deploy.

The Ever-Present Virat Kohli

A major highlight this season is the continued presence of Virat Kohli. Although he no longer participates in T20 internationals and has stepped down as RCB captain, Kohli remains a central figure in the team. Detailed coverage by Pratyush Sinha offers an in-depth look at Kohli’s training routines, especially during rain-affected sessions, and his unwavering attention to detail both on and off the field.

Updated Rules for IPL 2025

There are also some significant rule changes this season. Firstly, the ban on saliva—introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic—has been lifted, allowing players to resume using it. Secondly, to mitigate the effects of dew, a second ball will now be introduced from the 11th over of the second innings. This change has been welcomed by cricketing experts Andy Flower and Varun Chakaravarthy.

Changes for the Mumbai Indians

Lastly, for the Mumbai Indians, captain Hardik Pandya will miss the opening match due to a suspension from the previous season’s final, where he was penalized for slow running. Suyakumar Yadav will step in to lead the team. From this season onward, penalties for slow running are expected to be enforced more stringently.

Stay tuned for more updates as we follow every twist and turn of IPL 2025!