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'A battleground where heroes are made’: SRK and Virat Kohli kick off IPL's Season 18

IANS | March 22, 2025 7:23 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Megastar and majority owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders Shah Rukh Khan kicked off the proceedings in the opening ceremony of the 2025 Indian Premier League season at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) now entering its 18th season, the timeless actor, who has the expertise of getting the fans on their feet through his decades of work, addressed the City of Joy ahead of the toss.

‘Slapgate to KL Rahul-Goenka’s animated chat’: Top controversies to rock the Indian Premier League

IANS | March 21, 2025 7:27 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the driving factors which has led to India establishing themselves as one of the biggest cricketing nations in the world. While the IPL has revolutionised cricket and brought in significant revenue, it has also faced controversies that have tainted its reputation. As the cash-rich league enters its 18th edition, let's recall some of the biggest controversies to have taken place in the league which had significant impact on the tournament.

IPL fan parks 2025 to cover 50 cities in 23 states

IANS | March 20, 2025 7:06 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the return of the IPL Fan Parks for the 2025 season, expanding the premier cricket viewing experience to 50 cities across 23 states and one union territory.

BCCI allows use of saliva to shine the ball in IPL 2025: Report

IANS | March 20, 2025 4:56 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lifted the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season commencing on Saturday. The decision was taken during the meeting of the captains and managers at the board's headquarters in Mumbai after the majority of captains approved the proposal.

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