Table of Contents
- A new era of leadership
- IPL captains’ choice of players to watch out for
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)
- Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
- Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals)
- Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
- Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals)
- Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians)
- Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants)
- Shreyas Iyer (Delhi Capitals)
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off with a blend of excitement and anticipation as teams prepare for another thrilling season of cricket. The captains of all ten franchises gathered in Mumbai on March 20, 2025, for the official captains’ meet and photoshoot near the iconic Gateway of India. This event not only marks the beginning of the tournament but also serves as a platform for the captains to discuss strateg๊ies and highlight key players to watch out for in the upಌcoming matches.
A new era of leadership
As the IPL evolves, so do its leaders. This season, we see a mix of seasoned captains and new faces taking charge. Among them, Ruturaj Gaikwad stands out as he leads Chennai Super Kings for a second consecutive year. Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar takes over at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, aiming to steer the team toward its maiden title. The captains’ meeting was not just about camaraderie; it also involved discussions on rule changes and strategies that could shape their teams’ fortunes this season.
IPL captains’ choice of players to watch out for
Each captain in a BCCI ♓video has identified three players from their respective teams who they believe will be pivotal in their quest for success. Here’s a closer look at these cho🌟ices:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)
Noor Ahmad: The young spinner is expected to make a significant 🎉impact with his variations.
Ramakrishna Ghosh: A promising batter who can 🧜anchor innings and acce🍒lerate when needed.
Shaik Rasheed: Known for his aggressive batting style, he could be a game-ch🧸anger in crucial moments.
Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Phil Salt: His explosive batting at the top can set the tone for RCB’s innings.
Virat Kohli: The seasoned campaigner remains a crucial asset, caꦅpable of turning games around.
Yash Dayal: As a bowler, his▨ ability to pick wickets at critical junctures will be vital.
Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Vaibhav Arora: A rising star with potential to lead KKR’s bowling attack.
Venkatesh Iyer: His all-r🏅ound capabilities make him an essential player in both batting and bowling depart📖ments.
Rinku Singh: Known for his finishing skills, he can change the couꦦrse of a match in the final overs.
Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Jos Buttler: An eꦰxpl♒osive opener whose form will be crucial for GT’s success.
Kagiso Rabada: His pace and exper��ience can spearhead the bowling line👍up effectively.
Rashid Khan: The spin wizard is always a threat, eꦯspecially in pressure situations.
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Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: A tale💯nted young playeꦫr who can make significant contributions.
Dhruv Jurel: His batting prowess could be key in m🍌🧜iddle-order situations.
Tushar Deshpande: A bowler who can deliver under pressure, making him an importa💫nt asset.
Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Abhishek Sharma: His all-round performance will be cruc𒀰ial for SRH’s balance.
Travis Head: Known for his aggressive batting style, he can change game꧂sꦯ quickly.
Simarjeet Singh: A fast bowler who c𓂃an take wickets at crucial moments.
Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals)
Sameer Rizvi: A promisi♉ng talen🍨t expected to shine this season.
Karun Nair: His experience and skill are ♐vital for stabilizing the batting lineup.
Ashutosh Sharma: A young bowler with potenti🅘al ꧂to surprise opponents.
Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians)
Naman Dhir: An emerging player who could provide depth to MI’s squad.
Robin Minz:�🍬� His batting could prove essential in tight matches.
Bevon Jacobs: Expected to make significant contributions with both bღat and ball.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants)
Mitchell Marsh: His all-round abilities make him a key pla✱yer for L🌳SG.
David Miller: K♐nown for his finishing skills, he can turn games around in the death overs.
Rishabh Pant: As captain himself, his performance will be closely watch🧜ed.
Shreyas Iyer (Delhi Capitals)
Instead of naming three players, Iyer emphasized that every player is integral to the team’s success this season, reflecting a collective approach towards achieving their goals.
