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.
Ahead of the 2025 season, Dhoni was once again retained as an uncapped player, signaling his continued participation in the league.
Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians will look for their first IPL trophy since 2019 in IPL 2025, starting March 22
Cummins has now resumed running and is gearing up for his return with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), last season's IPL runners-up.
Last week, Torrent Group announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Gujarat Titans for an undisclosed sum, marking the Ahmedabad-based firm's foray into the sports sector
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.
Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals will start their season against SRH in an away game
Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians will face their arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in their campaign opener
SRH will then host Punjab Kings on April 12 before traveling to Mumbai on April 17 for a showdown against Mumbai Indians.
CSK will play their first away match on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati
The three-time IPL finalists RCB will face defending champions KKR and five-time champions CSK in their first two games of the season
The defending champions will play three of their first five matches at their home ground, Eden Gardens
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
The five-time champions made a like-for-like replacement, as both Mujeeb and Ghazanfar are spinners from Afghanistan
Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Qualifier 2 and the grand final will take place in Kolkata, according to media reports
Patidar, who has been with the franchise since 2022, was among RCB's retained players ahead of last year's mega auction.
Rajat Patidar is the 4th Indian to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League
As part of the deal, Irelia will retain a substantial minority stake of 33 per cent in the franchise. The acquisition marks Torrent Group's foray into India's rapidly growing sports sector