The IPL 2025 is about to be one of the most highly anticipated seasons, especially with the mega-auction sight. While in the ongoing series', Ayush Badoni slammed a stunning 165 run knock. Teams are on the verge of announcing their retained players by the first half of September. Several teams have hinted, on the likes of targeting many big players, like KKR, have shown an inclination towards having Suryakumar Yadav, while reportedly Jonty Rhodes suggested a keen interest over skipper Rohit Sharma. While several teams, like the Gujarat Titans, will be in search of players in several roles, the Punjab Kings will look for the replacement of Shikhar Dhawan, one of their most reliable batters. The last season proved that uncapped players can be of immense use, as SRH?s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhishek_Sharma_(cricketer,_born_2000)">Abhishek Sharma</a> was one of the lead examples with his awestruck form. Also, players like Shashank Singh, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande proved to be valuable assets to the team. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#3-notable-uncapped-players-who-can-be-targeted-in-the-mega-auction">3 notable uncapped players who can be targeted in the mega-auction:</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#priyansh-arya">Priyansh Arya </a></li><li class=""><a href="#abhinav-manohar">Abhinav Manohar </a></li><li class=""><a href="#ayush-badoni">Ayush Badoni </a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-notable-uncapped-players-who-can-be-targeted-in-the-mega-auction">3 notable uncapped players who can be targeted in the mega-auction:</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="priyansh-arya">Priyansh Arya </h3>



The young Delhi batter is currently playing for the South Delhi Superstarz in the first season of the Delhi Premier League. The batter has sparked his sinister presence in the competition as he was also a part of his team's incomparable 308-run total, batting first against the North Delhi Strikers. Arya posed a serious threat to the opposition as he came to open the innings for the Superstarz and batted stunningly for his hundred alongside the skipper. Arya scored 120 runs off just 50 balls, striking at 240 in which he hit a total of 10 sixes, of which he hit 6 alone in a single over of Manan Bhardwaj. Many teams are in the hunt for an opener, and Arya will be their best for the role. Equally capable of playing pace and spin, he can be targeted by teams like the Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, as well as the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="abhinav-manohar">Abhinav Manohar </h3>



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Manohar has played for the Gujarat Titans since the first season of the team?s debut in 2022. Abhinav Manohar has batted fair enough down the order, but the Karnataka player has evolved to be in sublime touch in the Maharaja T20 this season. Playing for the Namma Shivamogga, Manohar has scored 507 runs in 10 innings, averaging 84.50. All his runs have come at an unbelievable strike rate of 180+. A player in such form is often the target of many franchises, especially when they build a team for the shortest format of the game that demands aggressiveness. Teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore, previous franchise Gujarat Titans, and also Rajasthan Royals might be looking to rope in a player of his caliber. Especially, RCB will look for a talent to fill in the shoes of Dinesh Karthik, who often played the role of a finisher in the side, and Manohar, having scored most of his runs down the order at the Chinnaswamy, which is RCB?s home ground, will be in his books. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ayush-badoni">Ayush Badoni </h3>



Badoni is playing as a skipper for the South Delhi Superstarz and the way he batted in the last game against the North Delhi Strikers. Badoni has been scoring in the entire season of the inaugural DPL season. Ayush scored a historic 165 off just 55 deliveries, striking a remarkable 300, which was unbelievable as it was very near to breaching Chris Gayle?s iconic 175-run knock, which came almost a decade before in the IPL. Badoni, however, broke all records as he hit 19 sixes in his innings and entered the elite list of hitting most sixes in a T20 game. Badoni has evolved to be a batter in the middle order and can be featured by different teams, like the Royal Challengers, Lucknow Super Giants, or likely the Punjab Kings.

IPL 2025: 3 notable uncapped youngsters who can make it big in the mega-auction ft. Ayush Badoni

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The LSG will restore the likes of a firm squad, with the first priority retention being in the overseas captivating finisher, Nicholas Pooran. 



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 With Pooran being the only overseas option that has been included on the side, while the likes of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayank_Yadav">Mayank Yadav</a>, the new debutant pacer for the Indian team, have also placed Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni, the two uncapped players who might be retained for the Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025. 



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 KL Rahul, who led the franchise since their debut in 2022, led them to two successive IPL playoffs before falling behind in the previous season of 2024. He is unlikely to be retained, which was indicated by reports for long. If the LSG team retains five players, they would still be left with one RTM card. Likes of veteran T20I all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Stoinis">Marcus Stoinis</a> have also not been shown the way of retention; hence, RTM might come into use here. According to the player retention slabs defined by the IPL committee, a minimum amount of INR 51 crores would be reduced from their purse owing to the retention of the five players. Likely, Pooran, Mayank, and Bishnoi can be retained for INR 18, 14, and 11 crores, as the two uncapped players might be placed at INR 4 crores each. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zaheer Khan took over the role of LSG?s mentor for IPL 2025</h2>



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The LSG side has left their mentor seat vacant since Gautam Gambhir went from the franchise to the Kolkata Knight Riders back before the IPL edition of 2024. Since then, only the head coach, Justin Langer, took over the role, as he continues to be the head coach in the upcoming season as well. While alongside the head coach, players like Adam Voges seen as the assistant coach and batting coach Lance Klusner might also be seen in their positions. Jonty Rhodes, the best man known for his role, continues in his role. While they also parted ways with Morne Morkel, their previous bowling coach, the new mentor Zaheer Khan would be an asset for them in the dual role of a bowling coach as well.



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LSG to retain only 2 capped players alongside 3 uncapped Indian players for IPL 2025 ft. Nicholas Pooran suggests reports from ESPNcricinfo|

LSG to retain 3 capped players alongside 2 uncapped Indian players for IPL 2025 ft. Nicholas Pooran suggests reports from ESPNcricinfo

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Himanshu Sangwan is currently the Lucifer of Indian fans, as the excitement that drew thousands of fans across the nation to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has been ruined by the sensational speedster. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, the heartthrob of millions of Indian cricket fans, was back after 15 years to play his first-ever Ranji Trophy match since 2010. The expectations were high as the crowd seemed pumped up and awaiting their superstar's return with the bat. 
The chance to watch their favourite cricketer came when Kohli came onto bat at No. 4 for Delhi after the dismissal of Yash Dhull. However, it was not the best of the days for the GOAT but a remarkable day in the career of a young and promising Himanshu Sangwan, who got the best of the batter when he rattled his stumps with a stellar seam-up delivery that swung back sharply at the King of Indian cricket. 
Right-arm medium-fast bowler Himanshu Sangwan is a 29-year-old cricketer who was born on September 2, 1995, in Delhi, India. The Delhi-born cricketer represents the Railways team in domestic cricket. Sangwan made his List A debut on September 27, 2019, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, followed by his T20 debut on November 8, 2019, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He is an Indian cricketer who has made a name for himself in domestic cricket with his impressive bowling. 
He idolizes Australian fast-bowling legend Glenn McGrath and credits him for refining his bowling skills, particularly in seam positioning, as he claims to have learned all by observing the former great. As of now, Himanshu Sangwan has played a total of 23 first-class matches, 17 List-A matches, and 7 T20s and has taken 77, 21, and 5 wickets, respectively.
Sangwan’s story inspires all, while it also draws similarities to one of the finest Indian players, MS Dhoni. Belonging to a humble background, Sangwan started his career early and with loads of struggle aimed at what he gained today, dismissing one of the most decorated batters in the world. Before making his mark in cricket, Sangwan was employed as a ticket collector in Delhi, balancing his job while chasing his cricketing dreams. 
From cricket to a job in the Railways and then continuing his career with the Ranji Trophy, it has not been easy for the Delhi boy. However, as said by greats, hard work often pays off, and the rising star could soon be seen knocking on the doors of the most premium Indian tournament, the IPL. 
During the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Himanshu Sangwan grabbed headlines as he bowled star batter Virat Kohli for just 6 runs, while he also took the wicket of set batter Sanat Sangwan.
The pace bowler celebrated the wicket aggressively, letting out a loud roar and sprinting towards his teammates, as they all knew what heights he could achieve with his high-ended game. 
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Know all about Himanshu Sangwan, the pacer who is making the headlines for dismissing the legendary Virat Kohli on his Ranji Trophy return

Here is all that you need to know about the Indian speedster making the headlines for rattling the stumps of veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli on his Ranji Trophy return.

Who is Himanshu Sangwan, the pacer who dismissed Virat Kohli on his Ranji Trophy return?

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Australia fast bowler Spencer Johnson has taken his team off to a flying start with the ball in the ongoing game against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Watch: Spencer Johnson delivers the ball of the tournament to remove Rahmanullah Gurbaz in AFG vs AUS CT 2025

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Pakistan National Cricket Team have come under massive pressure following their debacle in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah are unlikely to be part of the plans as PCB is all set to overhaul

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Here is a general trivia of all the four encounters between the two rivals Australia and Afghanistan in the longer-limited-overs format.

AUS vs AFG: A Brief Trivia of Their Previous Encounters in the ODI Format

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Afghanistan and Australia clash in Lahore for a Champions Trophy semifinal spot. Australia qualifies with a win or washout, while Afghanistan must win or rely on England beating South Africa convincingly.

AUS vs AFG Dream11 Prediction 10th Match Champions Trophy 2025 | Australia vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team, Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature a pivotal match between Afghanistan and Australia on Friday, February 28 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. However, there is a significant chance of rain throughout the match due to the gloomy clouds that are looming over it.

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