Vivo IPL 2021: Two English cricketers, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler have officially been ruled out of the remainder of the Vivo IPL 2021 by Rajasthan Royals. The franchise informed the development on Tuesday to all the fans through a social media post.



The wicket-keeping batsman Jos Buttler is expecting his second child and hence has pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 while all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from all forms of cricket and will not show up for the remainder of the cash-rich league.



Meanwhile, the Royals have brought West Indies dashing batter Evin Lewis and pacer Oshane Thomas on board as a replacement for the two Englishmen.&nbsp;



"IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals today announced the final set of their replacement players. West Indian duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas will be joining the Royals squad as replacement players for the remainder of IPL..," the franchise said in a release.



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Lewis made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2018 and remained with the franchise for two seasons. In the 16 matches, Evin Lewis amassed 430 runs at an average of 26. However, the franchise dropped off him in IPL 2020 as they had a few world-class openers in the side.



Oshane Thomas, on the other hand, got a chance with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2019 where the pacer picked up five wickets from four appearances in the competitive league.&nbsp;



The Royals will begin their IPL 2021 campaign on 21st September against Punjab Kings at Dubai International Stadium.&nbsp;



Sanju Samson and Co. had an average outing in the first half of the IPL 2021, where the group managed to win three matches out of seven. RR is seated at fifth place in the points table as of now.



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Vivo IPL 2021: Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler officially ruled out of the Vivo IPL 2021 in the UAE

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BCCI confident to organise the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 in India.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently congratulated the Emirates Cricket Board and other organising groups for successfully wrapping season fourteen of the Vivo IPL 2021. Chennai Super Kings, once again, emerged as the winner of the cash-rich Indian T20 tournament defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final by a margin of 27 runs in Dubai.



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The league was initially scheduled in India, but covid cases reported by two IPL franchises halted the proceedings and the tournament was unfortunately shifted to UAE. However, the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is confident and expecting next year?s IPL in India itself in front of the packed Indian crowd.



The Indian cricket board is gearing well to induct two new IPL teams from the next edition, making the tournament a 10-team affair. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document to own two new franchises is released by the board and more details on the same are awaited.



Ganguly in his recent online conversation said that the Indian tournament should go back to India in the next edition.&nbsp;



"I hope so, because it's India's tournament," Ganguly said indicating the IPL 2022 moving to its home venue.



"As much as you see the superb atmosphere in Dubai, it's different in India. It's absolutely madness in India with the stands full. We'd love to have it back in India."



The covid situation in India is constantly improving with the increase in the vaccination drive across India. The country reported fresh 15,981 covid cases and are decreasing with each passing day.



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The covid situation in India will be much different and it will be safer to organise the event like IPL with jam-packed stands with crowds.



"I'm sure in the next seven-eight months, the COVID-19 situation will be very different, and we can host it in India with packed stands and the supporters pouring,? said Ganguly.



<h2>T20 World Cup 2021 is going to be a high scoring tournament: Sourav Ganguly</h2>



Seeing most of the matches in IPL 2021 second leg going as low scoring, a few believed that the World Cup will also be a low scoring tournament as the surface has a tendency to go towards the slower side.



However, Ganguly begged to differ and believe that besides Sharjah Cricket Ground, the other three grounds will produce a belter of contests between the two sides.



"I don't think so. Maybe in Sharjah, it will be because of the wickets. But Dubai is an absolute belter," Ganguly said.



"Abu Dhabi will be a great surface to bat on, and it's going to be a great World Cup."



Team India will take on Pakistan on 24th October in Dubai to begin their World Cup 2021 campaign.



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BCCI confident to organise Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 in India

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The much-awaited Indian Premier League 2025 is all set to begin on March 14 and will be played until May 25. It will be another action-packed season of the world's biggest cricket league. Kolkata Knight Riders won the last edition, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.
Interestingly, the IPL 2024 winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, has parted ways with KKR and joined Punjab Kings. Iyer has been officially announced as the PBKS captain for the IPL 2025. Now, it is time for the current champion to make the much-needed announcement and reveal who will lead the team in this title-defense season.
The franchise has a number of options to choose from and has retained the core groups. But they have also signed some great names at the IPL 2025 mega auction. So, who will be the one to lead the defending champions? Below, we will talk about three such names that will lead KKR in the IPL 2025.
<h2>Three potential leaders that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might look at to lead the team in the IPL 2025.</h2>
3. Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer made history as KKR broke their bank to get back the all-rounder. The franchise spent a record-breaking sum of INR 23.75 crore, making it their biggest purchase ever in history. That indicates how important Venkatesh is for the team. And why not?
He struck two great fifties in the Qualifier and final last season to help the team win. The southpaw gives an explosive opening option who has been with the team since 2021. He was groomed by KKR and can be the one to lead them forward in the IPL 2025.
2. Ajinkya Rahane
KKR made a steal deal when they bagged former IPL captain Ajinkya Rahane for a price of INR 1.5 crore, whcih was his base price. That was a really smart move as Rahane comes with a different skill set. He can bat at the top and has experience of leading the IPL franchise. He was also with KKR for 2022 and played seven matches for them.
Rahane has the experience of leading Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiants in this IPL career. He has also led India at the highest level. Not just this, he is the captain of his side at the domestic level and proved it time and time again. That's where KKR can opt to go with his experience and make him the captain.
1. Sunil Narine
Some fans might not know that Sunil Narine is a captain of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20. Narine was the key reason that KKR won the last season, as he performed exceptionally well with bat and ball. He has been the main stakeholder for the franchise when it comes to performance in the IPL.
With his consistency, he has become the core part of the team. Hence, he gives the franchise a great captaincy option for the IPL 2025 and can be the one to lead the team in the coming season.
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Shreyas Iyer led KKR to win the IPL 2024 and a new captain will lead the team in the IPL 2025.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Shreyas Iyer and will be looking for the new captain for IPL 2025.

3 Players who can become New Captain for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025

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Five-time IPL winners and the joint most successful team in the history of the competition, Mumbai Indians have unveiled their new Jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on Friday, 21st of February. Skipper Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt message to fans of the franchise and promised to uphold the proud legacy of the Mumbai-based team along with the core members of the team Jasprit Bumrah, Tilka Varma, Rohit Sharma &amp; Suryakumar Yadav. 
The skipper said, "Dear MI Paltan, the year 2025 is our chance to bring the legacy where it truly belongs. With the iconic blue &amp; gold colors on jersey, we will be taking the field by storm to Play like Mumbai. This is not just our jersey, it's a promise to you. Chala bhetu, Wankhede Stadium la (Let's meet at the Wankhede Stadium)!"
The jersey of the franchise retains the iconic blue &amp; gold combinations of the essence of Mumbai Indians. The Blue color represents confidence, trust, and the boundless potential of the team while the gold color signifies achievements, glor,y and the unwavering quest for excellence. 
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<h3>The EL Clasico of the IPL to be played in the first week of IPL 2025</h3>
The two joint most successful teams in the history of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) &amp; Mumbai Indians (MI) will be squaring off versus each other on the 23rd of March at the iconic M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 
Then, the arch-rivals will meet once again on the 20th of April at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Hardik Pandya-led team will face off versus CSK, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) twice during the league phase of IPL 2025. In the previous season, the five-time winners finished at the bottom of the table, with just eight points to their name in 14 matches. 
Ahead of the upcoming edition of the cash-rich T20 league, Mumbai has roped in Afghanistan's off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman as a replacement for the injured Allah Ghazanfar. The franchise announced this decision on their official social media handles on the 16th of February, Sunday after it was confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board that the 17-year-old mystery spinner was ruled out of IPL 2025 due to L4 vertebra fracture.
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The jersey of the Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025 | Image Credits: X (Mumbai Indians)

Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, presented their jersey for IPL 2025 on Friday, as they seek their sixth title following a poor season in IPL 2024.

'Chala bhetu!, Wankhede la!': Mumbai Indians unveil their IPL 2025 jersey with an emotional message from captain Hardik Pandya

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India are again in the finals of another ICC Tournament. India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

IND vs AUS: INDIA Beat AUSTRALIA in SEMIFINAL; Enters the FINAL of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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India National Cricket Team also were magnificent in the field as likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and others gave their best.

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma give mouthful to Kuldeep Yadav for his fielding blunder during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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Pakistan cricket squad: Pakistan's ODI and T20I teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand have been revealed. Following the Champions Trophy fiasco, the teams have undergone significant alteration. Shadab Khan has returned, while Mohammad Rizwan is no longer the T20I captain.

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam dropped, Salman Ali Agha the captain as PCB unveil Pakistan's squad for the New Zealand series

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With the India vs Australia semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested India's ways to stop Travis Head.

Rohit Sharma given strict orders on how to stop Travis Head in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to make a massive announcement related to the T20I captaincy of the team.

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