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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MS Dhoni's replacement? 'We are interested' - CSK official discloses plans to bring in an India wicketkeeper-batter
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have expressed strong interest in acquiring Rajasthan Royals skipper during the ongoing IPL 2026 trade window. The wicketkeeper-batsman, retained by RR for ₹18 crore, has emerged as one of the most sought-after Indian players, with multiple franchises reportedly approaching the Royals regarding a potential move. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While CSK has yet to formally initiate discussions with Rajasthan, a senior franchise official confirmed their intent to explore the possibility of bringing Samson into their fold. 'We are definitely looking at Sanju. He is an Indian batter, who is a keeper and an opener. So if he is available, we will certainly have a look at the option of having him in our fold. Who we will trade him with we have not taken that call because the matter has not gone that far. But yes, in principle, we are interested,' the CSK official told Cricbuzz . However, trade logistics remain complicated. Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK's newly appointed captain, who was also retained at ₹18 crore, could theoretically serve as a like-for-like swap. Yet, with head coach Stephen Fleming repeatedly describing Gaikwad's appointment as a long-term leadership decision, a trade involving the current CSK skipper seems unlikely. When will CSK legend MS Dhoni retire from IPL? Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts CSK, historically conservative in the trade market, have only made one notable swap in recent years, which was to bring in Robin Uthappa from RR in an all-cash deal before IPL 2021. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals, fresh off a performance review meeting in London attended by newly appointed head coach Rahul Dravid, are evaluating multiple trade requests for several players. With both Samson and Dhruv Jurel in their ranks, the franchise is well-stocked in terms of top-order Indian wicketkeeper-batters. Poll Should CSK pursue a trade for Sanju Samson? Yes, he would strengthen the team. No, they should keep their current players. Any movement on this front is expected to take time and RR co-owner Manoj Badale is expected to have the final say on any prospective deal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The IPL 2026 trading window is currently open, with strict regulations governing franchise negotiations, league fee adjustments, and player fitness assessments. All trades must also receive BCCI approval and adhere to the salary cap and contract rules set forth by the league.
India.com
20-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Shubman Gill begins England series with a HEARTBREAK, India captain can't forget...
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Shubman Gill is set to take over as new India Test captain. He will lead India in the five-match Test series against England beginning at Leeds on Friday. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Shubman Gill had won the IPL 2021 title with Gujarat Titans under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Shubman Gill has failed to win IPL title as captain and carries that heartache. In IPL 2025, Gill's GT lost to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator match. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Shubman Gill said winning England series is bigger than IPL. "IPL comes every year and you get to have a crack at it every year. In my opinion, winning a Test Series in England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa (collectively SENA countries) is bigger," Gill said in the pre-match press conference. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Shubman Gill will take Virat Kohli's No 4 position. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket last month. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Shubman Gill said he took inputs from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before England tour. "I met both of them in the IPL and they told me about their experiences, especially here in England, and some of the challenges that we might face here," Gill said. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Rishabh Pant will be Shubman Gill's deputy in England series with both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket.
India.com
13-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
This player won 2 IPL tittle with CSK and MI without playing a single game, considered biggest show off buy, his name is......
This player won 2 IPL tittle with CSK and MI without playing a single game, considered biggest show off buy, his name is...... New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a lot of players being bought on the promise of talent but none was better than a choice Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made ahead of IPL 2021 auction. They bought a player from Punjab Kings (then KXIP) for INR 9.25 crore (US$ 1,273,000 approx.) but never played him in the season. Moreover, CSK won the title in IPL 2021 and the player – Krishnappa Gotham – went on to win the title without breaking a sweat and pocketing all the money. Before he won with CSK, he already had a title to his name with Mumbai Indians in 2017 – that too without playing for them in the season. Isn't Krishnappa Gowtham the quirkiest buy of the IPL history? Let's have a look at his journey: Gowtham is only one of the 10 players to win a title with both MI (2017) and CSK (2021) but the only player to do so without playing a single game for any of the franchise. He even played for India in one off ODI in July 2021 against Sri Lanka and that remains his only international appearance. It was with Rajasthan Royals in 2018 that Gowtham caught limelight of Shane Warne – Royals skipper during 2008 IPL title win. He played full season with RR in IPL 2018 and took 11 wickets – showing promise. He also took the team to win against MI with 11 ball 33 not out in a crunch game. Krishnappa Gowtham's IPL career has been full of ups and downs. In the year 2018, he played the most 15 matches and scored 126 runs, with his highest score being 33* and his strike rate being 196.87. After this, in 2019, he scored 18 runs in 7 matches, while in 2020 he scored 42 runs while playing in just 2 matches, with 22* being his best score and an average of 42.00. In the year 2022, Gowtham got 4 matches but he could not score a single run. In 2023, he scored 61 runs in 7 matches, with 23 being his highest score and his strike rate being 164.86. In 2024, he played only one match but did not bat. Overall, Krishnappa Gowtham has scored 247 runs in 36 matches in the IPL so far, with his best score being 33*.
Mint
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: How many wins do Punjab Kings have over Royal Challengers Bengaluru? Head to head record
After more than 10 weeks of electrifying action, thrilling finishes, and standout performances, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is set for the grand finale of the Indian Premier League. The final showdown will see two of the season's most formidable teams face off for the coveted trophy as Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Punjab Kings, later tonight at 7:30 pm. It will be a historic night as the IPL will crown a new champion, with both teams vying for their maiden title in the cash-rich T20 league. Ahead of today's history defining RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 final clash, let us take a look at some key stats. Last result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by eight wickets (May 29, 2025) The two sides met each other at this venue only once in the history of the league in IPL 2021. PBKS won by 34 runs on that occasion (April 30, 2021) Virat Kohli (RCB) - Innings: 35, Runs: 1,116, Average: 36.00, Strike Rate: 133.01, Highest Score: 113 Chris Gayle (PBKS/RCB) - Innings: 17, Runs: 873, Average: 54.56, Strike Rate: 169.18, Highest Score: 117 AB de Villiers (RCB) - Innings: 21, Runs: 718, Average: 47.86, Strike Rate: 159.91, Highest Score: 89* Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB/PBKS) - Innings: 18, Wickets: 28, Economy Rate: 7.74, Average: 16.92, Best Figures: 4/25 Harshal Patel (RCB/PBKS) - Innings: 11, Wickets: 16, Economy Rate: 9.91, Strike Rate: 23.75, Best Figures: 4/34 Sandeep Sharma (PBKS) - Innings: 10, Wickets: 16, Economy Rate: 8.33, Strike Rate: 18.75, Best Figures: 3/15 Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
India.com
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Karun Nair to Josh Inglis: Batters who smashed Jasprit Bumrah like a club bowler
Attack on Bumrah in Qualifier-2 Jos English thrashed Jasprit Bumrah fiercely in Qualifier-2 played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. He took Bumrah's first over on radar and hit 20 runs. English hit 2 fours and two sixes in Bumrah's over. In such a situation, today we are telling you about those five batsmen who have scored the most runs in one over of Bumrah. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Pat Cummins holds the record for scoring the most runs in an over against Bumrah in IPL. In the year 2020, Cummins scored 26 runs in one over of Bumrah. He hit four sixes in Bumrah's over. The second batsman to score the most runs in an over of IPL against Bumrah is Dwayne Bravo. He scored 20 runs in one over of Bumrah in 2018. Jos Inglis has registered his name at number three in the list. In the last match, he scored 20 runs in one over of Bumrah with the help of 2 sixes and two fours. Karun Nair's name is at number four. While playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, Karun took Bumrah on the radar and scored 18 runs in a single over. At number five is Faf du Plessis, who scored 17 runs against Bumrah while playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021.
