IPL 2025: Major Changes on the Horizon
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set for significant changes as teams prepare for a mega-auction before the tournament, which is expected to take place in late March or April next year. Despite the auction being months away, the rumor mill is already buzzing with potential player moves and coaching changes.
Yuvraj Singh Likely to Join Gujarat’s Coaching Staff
Gujarat Titans are reportedly looking to revamp their coaching staff following a disappointing 2024 season. Head coach Ashish Nehra and Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki are expected to leave the franchise. In their place, Yuvraj Singh is rumored to be joining the coaching team. Gary Kirsten, who was the mentor in 2024, has already left the team to take up a full-time role with Pakistan.
Rahul Dravid to Coach Rajasthan Royals
According to a report by the Times of India, former India head coach Rahul Dravid might join Rajasthan Royals in a coaching capacity. Dravid has a history with the Royals, having previously served both as a player and as a coach.
KL Rahul to Leave LSG and Join RCB?
One of the biggest rumors circulating is that KL Rahul, who is no longer part of India’s T20I setup, could leave Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and join Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). LSG reportedly does not plan to retain him as their captain, while RCB is looking for a successor to Faf du Plessis.
Reports: Rohit Sharma to Leave Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma was replaced as the captain of Mumbai Indians by Hardik Pandya this season, reportedly much to his dismay. Rumors suggest that Rohit is considering leaving the franchise, ending a highly successful tenure. Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, who are reportedly unhappy about being overlooked for the captaincy, might join Rohit in leaving the team.
Delhi Capitals Set to Retain Rishabh Pant
Despite various reports suggesting that wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant could join Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2025 IPL, it appears that Delhi Capitals fans need not worry. Pant is expected to be the first retention for the franchise, alongside Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and one between Tristan Stubbs or Fraser McGurk.
IPL Owners to Meet BCCI at the End of the Month
With the mega-auction looming, several IPL teams are advocating for the allowance of up to eight retentions to ensure continuity within the league. However, other teams argue for a minimal number of retentions to maintain competitive balance. A meeting between IPL owners and the BCCI is scheduled for the end of the month to discuss these issues.
Adani Group to Take Over Gujarat Franchise?
Unverified reports suggest that the Gujarat Titans’ owners are in talks with the Adani Group to sell a major stake in the franchise. The CVC Group, which bought the franchise in 2021 for INR 5625 crore, might be looking to offload their stake. The Adani Group already owns the Gujarat-based franchise in the Women’s Premier League and the Gulf Giants team in the ILT20.
As the IPL 2025 approaches, fans can expect more developments and confirmations on these rumors.(cricket betting tips)