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 strategies and highlight key playe💟rs to watch out for in the upcoming 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 capt♎ain 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 choices:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)
Noor Ahmad: The young spinner is ex🤪pected to make a sign💖ificant impact with his variations.
Ramakrishna Ghosh: A promising batter who can anchor innings ༺and accelerate when needed.
Shaik Rasheed: Known for his aggressive batting style, he could be a game♔-changer in crucial m꧑oments.
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, capab✃le of turning games around.
Yash Dayal: As a bowler, his ability to pick wickets at critical junctures will be v🍒ital.
Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Vaibhav Arora: A rising star with potential to lead KKR’s bowling attack.
Venkatesh Iyer: His all-round capabi♔lities make him an essential player in both batting and bowling deꦿpartments.
Rinku Singh: Known for his finishing skills, he can🅘 change the course of a match in the final overs🌳.
Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Jos Buttler: An explosive opener whose formꦐ will be crucial for GT’s 🤡success.
Kagiso Rabada: His pace and experie▨nce can spearhead the bowling lineup effectively.
Rashid Khan: Tꦆhe spin wizard is always a threatও, especially in pressure situations.
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Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: A talented young player who can 𝓡make significant contributions.
Dhruv Jurel: His batting prowess could be key in middle-order situations🅰.
Tushar Deshpande: A bowler who can deliver under pressure,ಞ making him 🐈an important asset.
Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Abhishek Sharma: His all-round pe🅷rformဣance will be crucial for SRH’s balance.
Travis Head: Kn🐼own for his aggressive batting style, he can change games quickly.
Simarjeet Singh: A fast bowler who can 👍take wickets at crucial moments.
Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals)
Sameer Rizvi: A promising talent expected toꦓ☂ shine this season.
Karun Nair: His ex🍸perience and skill are vital for stꦿabilizing the batting lineup.
Ashutosh Sharma: A young bowler wi🐽th potential 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 match🐓es.
Bevon Jacobs: Expected to make signific🦩aꦜnt contributions with both bat and ball.
Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants)
Mitchell Marsh: Hi𝕴s all-ro𝔉und abilities make him a key player for LSG.
David Miller: Known forᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ his finishing 💜skills, he can turn games around in the death overs.
Rishabh Pant: As captain himself,🥀 hisꦐ performance will be closely watched.
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.
