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Kolkata Knight Riders have initiated a pre-season training camp in Mumbai for their domestic players as they prepare to defend their IPL title. The main camp begins on March 12 in Kolkata. KKR's campaign kicks off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 while the team considers Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer as potential captains.

Mumbai Indians signed 18-year-old Afghan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman to replace Allah Ghazanfar, who is sidelined due to a vertebra fracture. Ghazanfar, who sustained the injury during Afghanistan's tour to Zimbabwe, will also miss the Champions Trophy. Mujeeb brings his experience of over 300 T20 matches to the team.

Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting, now head coach of Punjab Kings, revealed that Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal were crucial picks in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Punjab Kings secured Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore and retained Arshdeep with a Right to Match card for Rs 18 crore.

Ricky Ponting expresses surprise at Shreyas Iyer's absence from India's white-ball squad, highlighting Iyer's outstanding performances in domestic cricket and the 2023 World Cup. Ponting praises Iyer's ability to excel on slower pitches and expects him to shine in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Delighted with Iyer's inclusion in Punjab Kings, Ponting looks forward to their potential success.

Shreyas Iyer, unexpectedly called to play due to Virat Kohli's injury, delivered a stunning 36-ball 59 to help India secure a win over England in the opening ODI. Despite initially not being in the playing XI, Iyer's performance has stirred selection debates, showcasing his readiness and ability to seize opportunities when they arise.

Young Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, picked by Punjab Kings in the 2025 ipl auction, looks forward to building chemistry with skipper Shreyas Iyer and learning from legendary Australian Ricky Ponting in his debut season. Shedge's excitement is also fueled by reuniting with Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan in the same team.

Adil Rashid's significant contribution to England's T20I win included a key dismissal and a vital partnership with Mark Wood. Despite his T20I success, he remains underrated in the IPL due to team preferences for mystery spinners, all-rounders, and consistent availability issues with English players.

Himanshu Sangwan dismisses Virat Kohli for six runs in an eventful over during a Ranji Trophy match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite his brief homecoming, Kohli’s dismissal became a highlight, with Sangwan’s performance earning applause and recognition. Sangwan expresses his gratitude for the support and mentorship he's received, aspiring to play Test cricket for India.

Tymal Mills reflects on his journey as a T20 globe-trotter, recounting experiences in various leagues, including IPL, ILT20, and BBL. He discusses the challenges of injuries, the highs of lucrative contracts, and the perks of sharing dressing rooms with legends like Jasprit Bumrah.

Shardul Thakur showcased his resilience with a quickfire 51, rescuing Mumbai from a precarious position on day one of their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. Despite his impressive performance and expressing disappointment over being overlooked for the national team, he remains focused.

Shardul Thakur's resilient 113 not out rescued Mumbai from a dire situation against Jammu & Kashmir. Despite severe cramps, his partnership with Tanush Kotian helped Mumbai gain a 188-run lead. This performance serves as a strong reminder of Thakur's tenacity and skill, even as questions about his future in international cricket linger.

Prithvi Shaw is likely to be excluded from Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy matches due to fitness and attitude concerns. Shaw's current struggle with discipline and performance has led to criticisms from team officials and senior players. He was also unsold during the ipl auction and last played for India in 2021.

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League is set to commence on March 21 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, with the final on May 25. The schedule adjustment was reportedly done to avoid overlap with the Champions Trophy final. Kolkata Knight Riders will host the opener and final, while Sunrisers Hyderabad will host two playoff games.

The IPL and PSL schedules overlap for the first time, prompting the PCB to seek top international players such as David Warner and Adil Rashid for the T20 league. While stars like Steve Smith and Kane Williamson may be unavailable, a strong line-up including Daryl Mitchell and Alex Hales is still expected for the PSL.

The ipl auction's second day in Jeddah will see the remaining roster spots filled by ten franchises. After the 116th player in the auction poopl is auctioned, an accelerated process will begin for players 117 to 577. Franchises will nominate players from this pool to be presented by the auctioneer, expediting the process.

Franchise owners have proposed a list of unsold IPL players to the PCB for the PSL 2025 draft. Aiming to enhance the league's image, the PCB is considering holding the draft in London or Dubai, mirroring the BCCI's overseas ipl auction strategy.