Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was sold for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His valuation skyrocketed from his base price of Rs 2 crore as RCB and Mumbai Indians fought for his acquisition. Bhuvneshwar rejoined RCB, his first IPL franchise, after stints with Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad where he became the team's all-time leading wicket-taker. Other notable transfers included Deepak Chahar to Mumbai Indians, Akash Deep to Lucknow Super Giants, Tushar Deshpande to Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals exercising their Right to Match option for Mukesh Kumar.
Krunal Pandya, the left-arm finger spinner and middle-order batsman, has remained a consistent performer for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2016. After being released by MI in 2022, he joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a record-breaking price of INR 8.25 crore, but was then snatched up by RCB for INR 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction due to his all-round skills and impressive performance in international cricket. Despite not getting as many opportunities in the national side as his brother Hardik Pandya, Krunal has proven himself to be a valuable asset for any team in the IPL.
In an exciting turn of events at the IPL mega auction 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged as the winning bid for star Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. After his surprise release from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kumar sparked a heated bidding war with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, ultimately fetching a whopping Rs 10.75 crore from RCB to bolster their bowling attack for the 2025 season.
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction kicked off with a bang, as teams spent a whopping Rs 467.95 crore on the first day. The biggest headlines of the day were made by Indian star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore. Other notable big buys included Venkatesh Iyer (KKR, Rs 23.75 crore) and Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS, Rs 18 crore). In a surprise move, Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up Ishan Kishan for Rs 11.25 crore, while Mumbai Indians were late to the party and bought Trent Boult for Rs 12.50 crore.
As winter sets in, North India is facing a hazardous rise in air pollution, with several cities recording ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ air quality. Delhi, the nation’s capital, is currently covered in thick smog, causing the Air Quality Index (AQI) to reach dangerous levels. In response, the Delhi administration has implemented anti-pollution measures and advised vulnerable populations to limit outdoor activities. While some cities, such as Patna and Lucknow, also faced ‘very poor’ air quality, others like Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad saw ‘moderate’ or even ‘satisfactory’ levels.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who was recently released by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has expressed his interest in playing for a team with a lighter atmosphere like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Gujarat Titans (GT). Rahul also gave praise to Mumbai Indians (MI) and how they have created a successful team culture under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. He hopes to join a team with a similar environment in the upcoming IPL mega auction.
In a high-stakes IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, Arjun Tendulkar's aggressive act of pretending to throw a ball at the stumps sparked a cheeky response from Australian cricket star Marcus Stoinis. The LSG came out victorious with an 18-run win, thanks to explosive batting from Nicholas Pooran and strong bowling performances from Ravi Bishnoi and Naveen-ul-Haq. MI captain Hardik Pandya expressed disappointment in his team's lack of quality and smart cricket throughout the season, while LSG's Krunal Pandya credited the team's success to their fitness and hard work.
After a lackluster season, Rohit Sharma finally showed his true form in Friday's match against Lucknow Super Giants. His impressive knock of 68 off just 38 balls, including three massive sixes, helped Mumbai Indians secure a victory and reaffirmed his capabilities as one of the best T20 players in the world. However, it was not all smooth sailing for Mumbai as Lucknow's Nicholas Pooran put on a show with a stunning 75 runs off 29 balls, exposing Mumbai's bowling issues. Despite the loss, Mumbai can take solace in Sharma's return to form before the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, showed his mettle as a left-arm pacer in his first IPL 2024 match for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite being known as a 'recommendation player', Arjun proved his worth with an impressive performance, even troubling Australian batsman Marcus Stoinis. However, he had to leave the field due to cramps after being hit for two consecutive sixes by Nicholas Pooran.
In a high-scoring IPL match, skipper KL Rahul's 55 and Nicholas Pooran's explosive 75 guided Lucknow Super Giants to a total of 214 against Mumbai Indians. Despite a slow start, Pooran's aggressive batting helped LSG put up a challenging target. Mumbai Indians' bowling woes continued as they failed to contain Pooran's onslaught and lost the match by a convincing margin.