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Mike Hesson talks about why RCB selected Faf at the mega auction:

One of the biggest decisions of your tenure was identifying a replacement for Virat Kohli, when he stepped down as captain after the 2021 season. How did you settle on Faf du Plessis?

Virat's a very hard man to replace - and to be captain when your ex-captain is still there is incredibly difficult. You've got to be quite a strong character and really have the changing room [on your side]. You can't be a developing captain. We thought we had to have an established captain with a lot of those core experiences.

We'd spent a lot of time looking at all the gaps that we had in our squad. We looked at Indian players as well, and we went pretty hard for one or two. We settled relatively late on Faf, but we thought he ticked a lot of our boxes: he was highly experienced and still a high-quality player. We never knew at that time whether we'd be able to get a full three-year cycle out of somebody at that age [37, at the time of the mega auction], but the fact that he's incredibly fit gave us a lot more confidence.

He was almost a "plug and play". He knew Virat and [Glenn] Maxwell very well; they had a great relationship. He had a reputation for working equally well with overseas and domestic players, which is critical - to have an overseas player that comes in [as captain] and doesn't have that empathy towards how a team works could have been a disaster. The more we talked to people about Faf, the more he was our target.

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IPL Auction 2025: Shreyas Iyer left KKR because DC co-owners promised him captaincy

Delhi Capitals are set to roll back the clock as they look for a new captain from the next season of the Indian Premier League. The Capitals are set to bid high for Shreyas Iyer, who last played for the franchise in IPL 2021, and have promised him captaincy. Recently, Delhi Capitals did not include Rishabh Pant in their retention list. It means that the franchise will need to appoint a new…

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Arjun Tendulkar's All-Round Impact Sparks Hopes for IPL 2025 Retention

Young cricketer Arjun Tendulkar is making waves in the Ranji Trophy, showing solid performances for Goa that could catch the eye of Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Having joined Mumbai Indians in 2021, Arjun was bought for ₹30 lakh during the 2022 IPL auction, but now he could see a massive hike in his salary if retained. In Goa’s first match this season, Arjun had to sit on the…

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India ‘A’ Selection Is Good Opportunity For Upendra Yadav, Kumar Kushagra: Ajay Ratra

With KS Bharat: With KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel selected in the Test squad for the first two games against England at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, Kumar Kushagra and Upendra Yadav were recently included in the India ‘A’ team for the second and third four-day games against England Lions in Ahmedabad. While Upendra was a member of India ‘A’ team on their tour of South Africa in 2021, Kushagra has been handed a maiden call-up to the squad. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Ajay Ratra believes the duo are on the radar of the selection committee, resulting in their selection for India ‘A’ team. "India ‘A’ is your second-best Test team and with them being selected for those games, it means that the selectors and team management are keeping an eye on those two, based on their domestic performances for a long time. There’s a lot of cricket happening and it’s great that those two wicketkeepers are getting a chance to play in this format," he said in an exclusive conversation with IANS. With Rishabh Pant still recovering from injuries sustained in a horrific car accident in December 2022, India has fielded three different wicketkeepers in Test cricket since February 2023 – Bharat, Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul. Bharat had been in the ‘A’ team set-up for a long time before graduating to the Test level, while Rahul has been the primary wicketkeeper in ODIs and even donned the gloves for the Test tour of South Africa. Kishan has been on a mental health break from the game since December 2023 while Jurel was given a Test call-up, based on his good showings in domestic cricket and India ‘A’ games. Hence, the call-ups of Kushagra and Upendra to the India ‘A’ team have two aims – of expanding the wicketkeeper pool in senior men’s cricket and give the ‘A’ level exposure to youngsters like Kushagra and Upendra. When Kushagra’s India ‘A’ call-up came, the wicketkeeper-batter converted his overnight score of an unbeaten fifty into a fine 132 for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy match against Services at the Airforce Complex Ground in Palam, New Delhi. Last month, Kushagra had earned an astonishing INR 7.2 crore deal with Delhi Capitals at the IPL 2024 Player Auction in Dubai. Ratra, who played six Tests and 12 ODIs for India, recalled seeing Kushagra as a young keeper a few years ago at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. “I still remember about doing an U16 camp with Kumar Kushagra in Bengaluru. The way he showcased his glovework at the U16 level, it made for a very impressive look.” "The NCA has a lot of camps going on in a year and at that time, he was at the U16 level. Someone like Jayant Yadav was at the NCA for rehab or practice and he needed a wicketkeeper to do his bowling practice. "We then sent Kumar for helping him and even though it was a practice session happening, he was catching balls at ease and gathered the deliveries very well. Seeing that, I got a feeling that he would be a decent keeper and has now done well at the domestic level." On the other hand, Upendra is a big-hitting wicket-keeper who has kept wickets and got big runs for Uttar Pradesh and Railways in first-class cricket. "I haven’t seen much of Upendra, but have heard a lot about him and read about his scores too. So, the India ‘A’ selection is a good opportunity for them and the way Dhruv Jurel entered India ‘A’ setup before getting the Test call-up, they can take inspiration from it." "If an overseas series comes up and whether India would take KL Rahul as a keeper there, there’s some time to it. But India ‘A’ selection is a good opportunity for both Upendra Yadav and Kumar Kushagra," concluded Ratra. Read the full article

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[ad_1] The 2024 IPL could be a defining one for defending champion Chennai Super Kings, as it could well be the last season for its talismanic captain, MS Dhoni. Going into the player auction, the five-time champion needed to strengthen only a few areas, and the management can be pleased with how things turned out in Dubai on Tuesday.A key area of focus was to find a replacement for the now-retired Ambati Rayudu, who made impactful performances in the last three title-winning campaigns (2018, 2021 & 2023).ALSO READ | CSK squad IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings full list of players after auctionOn that front, the Super Kings scored a winner in all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and also snapped up a highly-rated 20-year-old uncapped player, Sameer Rizvi, by going full throttle for both of them.The team made full use of its purse of Rs 31.40 crore to pursue all-rounder Mitchell and get him for Rs. 14 crore. Mitchell had a tremendous World Cup in India and could fill Rayudu’s shoes in the middle-order. Meanwhile, Rizvi (Rs. 8.4 crore) scored 277 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Uttar Pradesh at a strike rate of nearly 140 with 18 sixes. The hard-hitting youngster also had a sensational UP T20 league, and if he can find his feet at the IPL level, the Yellow Brigade might have found a star for the future.These big buys were set up right at the start when the think-tank was able to strike bargain deals in scooping up New Zealand batting sensation Rachin Ravindra and Indian medium-pacer Shardul Thakur, who was with the outfit for four years, between 2018 and 2021. Thakur’s best years in the IPL have been while wearing the yellow jersey as a death-overs specialist and also adds depth to the batting line-up.ALSO READ | CSK Probable Playing XI IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings squad compositionCoach Stephen Fleming later said Mitchell was one of his side’s key targets. “Daryl is a different type of player, but his performances over the last 18-24 months have warranted this price. He is an unfashionable player and often goes under the radar. With his ability to play spin, he is competitive and a handy bowler,” said Fleming.Another target was an overseas pacer as a cover for Matheesha Pathirana, and the Chennai side managed to get a good option in 28-year-old Bangladeshi left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who comes in with a lot of experience.With a winning core largely intact, CSK has come out of the auction stronger than before for its title defence campaign and probably for Dhoni’s swansong. [ad_2] Source link

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IPL 2024 AUCTION DATE

The eagerly awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction date has become a hot topic of discussion among cricket. The IPL, known for its exhilarating mix of cricketing talent from around the globe, has been a cricketing extravaganza that fans eagerly await each year. The auction is a pivotal event, setting the stage for the forthcoming season as franchises vie to secure the services of the most talented players.

While the exact date for the IPL 2024 auction has not been officially announced as of my last knowledge update in September 2021, it is usually held in the months leading up to the tournament, which traditionally begins in March or April. Given the league's popularity and significance in the cricketing world, the auction ceremony has evolved into a spectacle in itself. 

The IPL auction date holds a special place in the hearts of cricket fans, as it sets the stage for exciting matchups, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments on the field. With each passing year, the anticipation and excitement surrounding the IPL auction continue to grow, and IPL 2024 is expected to be no different, promising yet another unforgettable cricketing extravaganza. Fans and franchise owners are eagerly awaiting the official announcement of the auction date, marking the beginning of the next thrilling chapter in the IPL saga.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Rising Fame Yashasvi Jaiswal Stats, Biography, & Accomplishments

The wondersome and inspiring cricket journey of Yashasvi Jaiswal, from sleeping in a tent and peddling pani puris to becoming the youngest cricketer in the history of List A to score a double century is no longer a mystery. But here with us let’s discuss the accomplishments, career journey, and Yashasvi Jaiswal stat.

Yashasvi Jaiswal real-life

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s cricketing talent was first noticed by Jwala Singh, a coach at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Singh provided him with food and shelter and helped him to get admission to the Rizvi Springfield High School, where he could balance his studies and cricket training.

When Yashasvi Jaiswal Started Playing

Yashasvi Jaiswal made headlines when he became the youngest player to score a List A double century in October 2019, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored an unbeaten 203 runs off 154 balls, including 12 sixes and 17 fours. His performance in the tournament earned him a call-up to the India Under-19 team for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was one of the stars of the tournament, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 400 runs in six matches. He was also named the Player of the Tournament. His performances helped India win the title for the fourth time in their history.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Jaiswal was signed by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 2.4 crore (approximately USD 340,000) in the 2020 IPL auction. He made his debut in the tournament in 2020, and despite not having the best season, he showed glimpses of his talent.

yashasvi jaiswal stat & Achievement

Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest cricketer to score a double century in List A cricket in October 2019, when he scored an unbeaten 203 runs off 154 balls for Mumbai against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was named the Player of the Tournament in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he finished as the leading run-scorer with 400 runs in six matches. His performances helped India win the tournament for the fourth time.

In the same tournament, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century against Pakistan in the semifinals, becoming the first Indian to score a century in an Under-19 World Cup knockout match.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was signed by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 2.4 crore (approximately USD 340,000) in the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

In the IPL 2021, Jaiswal was the highest run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in the first half of the season with 89 runs in 7 matches.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was named in the India squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka in July 2021, but he did not get a game.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is still in the early stages of his career, and with his talent and potential, he is expected to achieve many more milestones in the future.

Jaiswal is considered one of the most promising young talents in Indian cricket, with his ability to bat at the top of the order and bowl left-arm spin. He has shown that he has the temperament and the skill to succeed at the highest level and is expected to have a bright future in the sport.

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Chris Jordan replaces injured Jofra Archer at Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians have suffered an injury setback before their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, as England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remaining season of the Indian Premier League 2023 and has been replaced by Chris Jordan. Archer has played only five matches for the Mumbai Indians and has taken only two wickets at an economy rate of 9.50.

According to a report last month, Archer had visited an elbow specialist in Belgium, where he underwent a minor surgical procedure. It was the same elbow that has caused him several issues over the last two years. with an initial fracture in the year 2021, which ruled him out of that year's English summer, T20 World Cup, and Ashes.

Archer made his return to international cricket earlier this year after an absence of nearly two years because of elbow and back injuries. Meanwhile, Jordan, who went unsold at a base price of Rs 2 crore at the IPL auction that was held last year but has represented ECB, SRH, PBKS, and CSK in previous seasons of the IPL.

Jordan made his debut in the IPL back in 2016 and has played around 28 matches in the IPL so far, taking 27 wickets. He has represented the England cricket team in 87 T20Is and has taken 96 wickets. Last year, Jordan represented CSK, where he took two wickets in four matches.

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Ishant Sharma Unsold Player Of IPL 2022 Auction Helps Delhi Capitals To Win First Game In IPL 2023 DC Vs KKR Ishant Sharma Returns

Ishant Sharma returns: After losing all five matches of IPL 2023, when the Delhi team faced Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday night (April 20), there were many changes in the team’s playing 11. The biggest change among them was the return of Ishant Sharma. This Indian experienced bowler played last IPL match in 2021 before this match. Then he had the opportunity to play only three matches.…

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Today World News | Arjun And Sachin Tendulkar First Son-Father Duo To Play For Same IPL Team

Today World News : Arjun Tendulkar on April 16 became the first son to play for the same Indian Premier League franchise that his father Sachin Tendulkar represented for many years.

Arjun, a left-arm seamer all-rounder, made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium here.

The 23-year-old Arjun Tendulkar has been with Mumbai Indians for the last couple of years. He was picked in the auction in 2021 but had to withdraw due to an injury. He was picked in the 2022 auction too but did not get to play a single match last year.

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Tata IPL2023

The 2023 mega auction of the IPL took place in Bengaluru in December. The most expensive player was Sam Curran, bought by Punjab Kings for ₹18.50 crore (US$2.3 million), the most-paid player in the history of the league. Ahead of the auction, all the IPL franchises published their list of retained players in November 2022. Some of the big names that were retained in the 2023 edition include MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, and Jasprit Bumrah. Gujarat Titans are the defending champions.

Tata Group retains as the title sponsor of IPL 2023

The IPL Governing Council announced the new IPL season after the IPL 2023 auction was completed. Aside from the promise to be bigger, better, and more enthralling, Tata Group was announced as the new title sponsor for the Indian Premier League. Tata Group replaces Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo as the title sponsor for the IPL 2022 and 2023 editions. In 2018, Vivo came on board as the title sponsor till 2022; however, due to tensions at the border, the contract with Vivo was paused in 2020.

New rules in Tata IPL 2023

The BCCI stated that it "will preserve IPL's position at the forefront of innovative cricket and continue the growth of the T20 format" in a memo announcing the new umpire signal and rules of the Impact Player.

The BCCI has informed franchises that following the toss, as was recently implemented in SA20, captains may select their playing XI. Before the toss, the captains were required to declare the starting Eleven. Expanding the DRS's scope to include wide balls and no balls is another new regulation. The rules of the game specify that "a player may also be permitted to review any decision made by on-field umpires concerning wide or no ball." 

The Biggest Change in This IPL is the introduction of Impact Player. This is how the rule will play out. According to the BCCI, “The captain will identify the impact player to the umpire, and the umpire will signal in the manner as depicted in the above image indicating that the Impact player is being introduced. Teams can name four substitutes, or impact players, in their squad for a match in addition to my playing 11. One of these may be used as a substitute during the match.

It adds, "The Impact Player can be introduced (i) before the start of the innings; or (ii) after completion of an over; or (iii) in case of a batter, at the fall of the wicket or the batter retiring at any time during the over (as provided in Clause 1.8 (iv) below). The bowling team can also get an Impact Player during the fall of the wicket, but that Impact Player will not be permitted to bowl the remaining balls in that over if the wicket has fallen mid-over."

Changed Format- 10 clubs divided into two groups

IPL 2023 Format: The IPL 2023 edition will follow the same format as last year, but the venues will change. The IPL 2023 format details are as follows:

Two groups of five teams each are created from the ten teams.

The groups and who plays who in each group once and twice were chosen at random.

Each team competes in 14 games during the group stage, playing the other four teams in their group twice (once at home and once away), the other four teams once, and the remaining team twice. IPL Points Table System: A team that wins a game receives 2 points. There will be no points awarded to the losing team. In the event of a tie or a deadlock, both teams will receive one point.

After the group stage, a four-game playoff series using the Page playoff system is played. In the playoffs, there will be four games played:

First qualifying round: the matchup between the top two teams from the group stage.

Between the groups' third and fourth-placed teams, in the elimination round.

Between the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator is Qualifier 2.

Final: between the qualifier 1 and qualifier 2 finalists.

Chennai Super Kings (winners in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021)

Delhi Capitals (yet to win)

Gujarat Titans (defending champion)

Kolkata Knight Riders (winners in 2012, 2014)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (winners in 2016)

Punjab Kings (yet to win)

Lucknow Super Giants (new)

Mumbai Indians (winners in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)

Rajasthan Royals (winners of the opening trophy in 2008)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (yet to win)

Tata IPL 2023 Venues

The IPL 2023 will be held in 12 different Indian cities. The idea of "home and away" will be present. Each team will play seven league games on its home pitch and seven on the pitch of the opposing team. 8 teams will be playing all their home games at their traditional home grounds.

Changes in team captaincy

There are changes in the captainship as well for the ten teams in IPL 2023. These are:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)- MS Dhoni

Delhi Capitals (DC)- David Warner

Gujarat Titans (GT)- Hardik Pandya

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)- Nitish Rana

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)- KL Rahul

Mumbai Indians (MI)- Rohit Sharma

Punjab Kings (PBKS)- Shikhar Dhawan

Rajasthan Royals (RR)- Sanju Samson

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)- Faf du Plessis

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)- Aiden Markram

Ravi Shastri returns to the commentary box after eight years

Ravi Shastri had left his media role to support as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. He has made a comeback as a commentator in Tata IPL 2023 after his tenure as coach ended. Suresh Raina will be accompanying him as the Hindi Commentator. 

Launch of the fan platform on Metaverse

Gujarat Titans, one of the two new teams in the 2023 edition of the IPL, launched their fan engagement platform or the ‘Dugout’ in Metaverse in February. On this virtual platform, fans will be able to follow the players of the Titans seamlessly, like never before. This is one of the most unprecedented developments in the history of Indian sports, something that is presently part of no other sporting platform. It is changed like these that make the IPL one of the richest sporting leagues in the world.  

Play your own Fantasy IPL on the MyMaster11 app

Fans can now play their own Fantasy IPL by downloading the MyMaster11 app. The app allows users to play fantasy cricket by allowing the real-time creation of their own team, participating in contests, and winning cash prizes. Download the best fantasy app today and experience double the excitement at the Tata IPL 2023.

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Tata IPL 2023

The 2023 mega auction of the IPL took place in Bengaluru in December. The most expensive player was Sam Curran, bought by Punjab Kings for ₹18.50 crore (US$2.3 million), the most-paid player in the history of the league. Ahead of the auction, all the IPL franchises published their list of retained players in November 2022. Some of the big names that were retained in the 2023 edition include MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, and Jasprit Bumrah. Gujarat Titans are the defending champions.

Tata Group retains as the title sponsor of IPL 2023

The IPL Governing Council announced the new IPL season after the IPL 2023 auction was completed. Aside from the promise to be bigger, better, and more enthralling, Tata Group was announced as the new title sponsor for the Indian Premier League. Tata Group replaces Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo as the title sponsor for the IPL 2022 and 2023 editions. In 2018, Vivo came on board as the title sponsor till 2022; however, due to tensions at the border, the contract with Vivo was paused in 2020.

New rules in Tata IPL 2023

The BCCI stated that it "will preserve IPL's position at the forefront of innovative cricket and continue the growth of the T20 format" in a memo announcing the new umpire signal and rules of the Impact Player.

The BCCI has informed franchises that following the toss, as was recently implemented in SA20, captains may select their playing XI. Before the toss, the captains were required to declare the starting Eleven. Expanding the DRS's scope to include wide balls and no balls is another new regulation. The rules of the game specify that "a player may also be permitted to review any decision made by on-field umpires concerning wide or no ball." 

The Biggest Change in This IPL is the introduction of Impact Player. This is how the rule will play out. According to the BCCI, “The captain will identify the impact player to the umpire, and the umpire will signal in the manner as depicted in the above image indicating that the Impact player is being introduced. Teams can name four substitutes, or impact players, in their squad for a match in addition to my playing 11. One of these may be used as a substitute during the match.

It adds, "The Impact Player can be introduced (i) before the start of the innings; or (ii) after completion of an over; or (iii) in case of a batter, at the fall of the wicket or the batter retiring at any time during the over (as provided in Clause 1.8 (iv) below). The bowling team can also get an Impact Player during the fall of the wicket, but that Impact Player will not be permitted to bowl the remaining balls in that over if the wicket has fallen mid-over."

Changed Format- 10 clubs divided into two groups

IPL 2023 Format: The IPL 2023 edition will follow the same format as last year, but the venues will change. The IPL 2023 format details are as follows:

Two groups of five teams each are created from the ten teams.

The groups and who plays who in each group once and twice were chosen at random.

Each team competes in 14 games during the group stage, playing the other four teams in their group twice (once at home and once away), the other four teams once, and the remaining team twice. IPL Points Table System: A team that wins a game receives 2 points. There will be no points awarded to the losing team. In the event of a tie or a deadlock, both teams will receive one point.

After the group stage, a four-game playoff series using the Page playoff system is played. In the playoffs, there will be four games played:

First qualifying round: the matchup between the top two teams from the group stage.

Between the groups' third and fourth-placed teams, in the elimination round.

Between the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator is Qualifier 2.

Final: between the qualifier 1 and qualifier 2 finalists.

Chennai Super Kings (winners in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021)

Delhi Capitals (yet to win)

Gujarat Titans (defending champion)

Kolkata Knight Riders (winners in 2012, 2014)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (winners in 2016)

Punjab Kings (yet to win)

Lucknow Super Giants (new)

Mumbai Indians (winners in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)

Rajasthan Royals (winners of the opening trophy in 2008)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (yet to win)

Tata IPL 2023 Venues

The IPL 2023 will be held in 12 different Indian cities. The idea of "home and away" will be present. Each team will play seven league games on its home pitch and seven on the pitch of the opposing team. 8 teams will be playing all their home games at their traditional home grounds.

Changes in team captaincy

There are changes in the captainship as well for the ten teams in IPL 2023. These are:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)- MS Dhoni

Delhi Capitals (DC)- David Warner

Gujarat Titans (GT)- Hardik Pandya

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)- Nitish Rana

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)- KL Rahul

Mumbai Indians (MI)- Rohit Sharma

Punjab Kings (PBKS)- Shikhar Dhawan

Rajasthan Royals (RR)- Sanju Samson

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)- Faf du Plessis

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)- Aiden Markram

Ravi Shastri returns to the commentary box after eight years

Ravi Shastri had left his media role to support as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. He has made a comeback as a commentator in Tata IPL 2023 after his tenure as coach ended. Suresh Raina will be accompanying him as the Hindi Commentator. 

Launch of the fan platform on Metaverse

Gujarat Titans, one of the two new teams in the 2023 edition of the IPL, launched their fan engagement platform or the ‘Dugout’ in Metaverse in February. On this virtual platform, fans will be able to follow the players of the Titans seamlessly, like never before. This is one of the most unprecedented developments in the history of Indian sports, something that is presently part of no other sporting platform. It is changed like these that make the IPL one of the richest sporting leagues in the world.  

Play your own Fantasy IPL on the MyMaster11 app

Fans can now play their own Fantasy IPL by downloading the MyMaster11 app. The app allows users to play fantasy cricket by allowing the real-time creation of their own team, participating in contests, and winning cash prizes. Download the best fantasy app today and experience double the excitement at the Tata IPL 2023.

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Tata IPL 2023

The 2023 mega auction of the IPL took place in Bengaluru in December. The most expensive player was Sam Curran, bought by Punjab Kings for ₹18.50 crore (US$2.3 million), the most-paid player in the history of the league. Ahead of the auction, all the IPL franchises published their list of retained players in November 2022. Some of the big names that were retained in the 2023 edition include MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, and Jasprit Bumrah. Gujarat Titans are the defending champions.

Tata Group retains as the title sponsor of IPL 2023

The IPL Governing Council announced the new IPL season after the IPL 2023 auction was completed. Aside from the promise to be bigger, better, and more enthralling, Tata Group was announced as the new title sponsor for the Indian Premier League. Tata Group replaces Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo as the title sponsor for the IPL 2022 and 2023 editions. In 2018, Vivo came on board as the title sponsor till 2022; however, due to tensions at the border, the contract with Vivo was paused in 2020.

New rules in Tata IPL 2023

The BCCI stated that it "will preserve IPL's position at the forefront of innovative cricket and continue the growth of the T20 format" in a memo announcing the new umpire signal and rules of the Impact Player.

The BCCI has informed franchises that following the toss, as was recently implemented in SA20, captains may select their playing XI. Before the toss, the captains were required to declare the starting Eleven. Expanding the DRS's scope to include wide balls and no balls is another new regulation. The rules of the game specify that "a player may also be permitted to review any decision made by on-field umpires concerning wide or no ball." 

The Biggest Change in This IPL is the introduction of Impact Player. This is how the rule will play out. According to the BCCI, “The captain will identify the impact player to the umpire, and the umpire will signal in the manner as depicted in the above image indicating that the Impact player is being introduced. Teams can name four substitutes, or impact players, in their squad for a match in addition to my playing 11. One of these may be used as a substitute during the match.

It adds, "The Impact Player can be introduced (i) before the start of the innings; or (ii) after completion of an over; or (iii) in case of a batter, at the fall of the wicket or the batter retiring at any time during the over (as provided in Clause 1.8 (iv) below). The bowling team can also get an Impact Player during the fall of the wicket, but that Impact Player will not be permitted to bowl the remaining balls in that over if the wicket has fallen mid-over."

Changed Format- 10 clubs divided into two groups

IPL 2023 Format: The IPL 2023 edition will follow the same format as last year, but the venues will change. The IPL 2023 format details are as follows:

Two groups of five teams each are created from the ten teams.

The groups and who plays who in each group once and twice were chosen at random.

Each team competes in 14 games during the group stage, playing the other four teams in their group twice (once at home and once away), the other four teams once, and the remaining team twice. IPL Points Table System: A team that wins a game receives 2 points. There will be no points awarded to the losing team. In the event of a tie or a deadlock, both teams will receive one point.

After the group stage, a four-game playoff series using the Page playoff system is played. In the playoffs, there will be four games played:

First qualifying round: the matchup between the top two teams from the group stage.

Between the groups' third and fourth-placed teams, in the elimination round.

Between the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator is Qualifier 2.

Final: between the qualifier 1 and qualifier 2 finalists.

Chennai Super Kings (winners in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021)

Delhi Capitals (yet to win)

Gujarat Titans (defending champion)

Kolkata Knight Riders (winners in 2012, 2014)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (winners in 2016)

Punjab Kings (yet to win)

Lucknow Super Giants (new)

Mumbai Indians (winners in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)

Rajasthan Royals (winners of the opening trophy in 2008)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (yet to win)

Tata IPL 2023 Venues

The IPL 2023 will be held in 12 different Indian cities. The idea of "home and away" will be present. Each team will play seven league games on its home pitch and seven on the pitch of the opposing team. 8 teams will be playing all their home games at their traditional home grounds.

Changes in team captaincy

There are changes in the captainship as well for the ten teams in IPL 2023. These are:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)- MS Dhoni

Delhi Capitals (DC)- David Warner

Gujarat Titans (GT)- Hardik Pandya

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)- Nitish Rana

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)- KL Rahul

Mumbai Indians (MI)- Rohit Sharma

Punjab Kings (PBKS)- Shikhar Dhawan

Rajasthan Royals (RR)- Sanju Samson

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)- Faf du Plessis

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)- Aiden Markram

Ravi Shastri returns to the commentary box after eight years

Ravi Shastri had left his media role to support as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. He has made a comeback as a commentator in Tata IPL 2023 after his tenure as coach ended. Suresh Raina will be accompanying him as the Hindi Commentator. 

Launch of the fan platform on Metaverse

Gujarat Titans, one of the two new teams in the 2023 edition of the IPL, launched their fan engagement platform or the ‘Dugout’ in Metaverse in February. On this virtual platform, fans will be able to follow the players of the Titans seamlessly, like never before. This is one of the most unprecedented developments in the history of Indian sports, something that is presently part of no other sporting platform. It is changed like these that make the IPL one of the richest sporting leagues in the world.  

Play your own Fantasy IPL on the MyMaster11 app

Fans can now play their own Fantasy IPL by downloading the MyMaster11 app. The app allows users to play fantasy cricket by allowing the real-time creation of their own team, participating in contests, and winning cash prizes. Download the best fantasy app today and experience double the excitement at the Tata IPL 2023.