The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to commence on Saturday, March 22. Before the season opener, the captains of all 10 franchises gathered for an official photoshoot with the trophy. The BCCI and IPL governing body hosted a pre-season meeting in Mumbai, bringing together all 10 team captains.
Following the meeting, they participated in a trophy photoshoot at an iconic location, with the Gateway of India and the Taj Hotel serving as a stunning backdrop. Dressed in their respective team jerseys, the captains posed both standing and seated alongside the trophy.
The official IPL Instagram account later shared these images, generating excitement ahead of the new season. You can view the picture here:
🔟 captains, 🔟 mindsets, 1️⃣ 🏆
Each leader brings a unique strategy, but only one will win the #TATAIPL 2025 title 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Y7yZOa1Dxr
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 21, 2025
Here are the quotes from the captains:
Shreyas Iyer– “You saw me lifting this in 2024. And in 2025, it’s still going to be with me.”
Hardik Pandya– “Phi is iconic, but it’s never enough.”
Axar Patel– “Control Humesha Desh Ki Raajdhaani Se Hota Hai. This time, I will call the shots.”
Sanju Samson– “Underdogs? Really?, We started the fairytale in 2008. Don’t forget, we are the OGs.”
Ruturaj Gaikwad– “No hype, no fuss. Just some whistles and lots of dominance.”
Rishabh Pant– “Comebacks are always greater than the setbacks.”
Rajat Patidar– “Big stage, big moments. Bigger the goal. No fear, no limits. That is my rule.”
Ajinkya Rahane– “Experience isn’t sold in the market, it is earned.”
Hardik Pandya– “More fire, more power.”
Shubman Gill– “Here to challenge, destined to rise. Calm inside, ruthless outside.”
Pat Cummins– “I tell you, it’s fun.”
Rishabh Pant– “Dar? Vo toh maine kabhi feel hi nahi kara. Bigger the risk, bigger the reward.”
Shreyas Iyer– “Jung hai vahi, bas soch hai nayi.”
Hardik Pandya– “Ye dil mange more.”
The captains for the 2025 IPL season are: Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings), Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals), Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings), Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders), Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans), Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants), and Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals).
BCCI Lifts Saliva Ban, Retains Impact Rule, Introduces Second Ball for IPL 2025
As the highly anticipated league draws closer, the BCCI has made significant decisions following discussions with the captains of all 10 teams ahead of IPL 2025. The board has lifted the ban on using saliva to shine the ball, which was initially prohibited after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The BCCI has also decided to retain the impact player rule for the upcoming season. Additionally, a new rule has been introduced, allowing the use of two balls in the second innings to counter dew and assist bowlers. The second ball will be available after the 11th over of the second innings.
However, its usage will be determined by the on-field umpires based on the presence of dew. The opening match of IPL 2025 will feature defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22. Kolkata clinched the 2024 title by defeating Hyderabad in the final.
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