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IPL 2025 introduces a new wave of uncapped players eager to make a mark, including Robin Minz, Suryansh Shedge, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, C Andre Siddarth, and Bevon Jacobs. These young talents bring impressive domestic performances and raw potential, highlighting their readiness to shine on the big stage.

The Mumbai Cricket Association will commend Prof Ratnakar Shetty and Pravin Barve with 'Lifetime Achievement Awards' for their service to cricket. Iconic players Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji will also be honored. Players Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Mohit Avasthi, and Tanush Kotian will receive awards for their performances. Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest.

Vidarbha clinched their third ranji trophy title after drawing the final against Kerala, thanks to their first-innings lead. Their earlier titles were in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Karun Nair's 135 added the icing on the cake for Vidarbha who clinched the trophy at Jamtha in Nagpur

The Vidarbha Cricket Association awarded Rs 3 crore to its ranji trophy-winning team. Harsh Dubey received Rs 25 lakh for setting a season record, while Karun Nair and Yash Rathod got Rs 10 lakh each. Support staff were also recognized. Veteran player Akshay Wakhare was honored at his retirement, praised by former player Faiz Fazal.

As the IPL 2025 season nears, standout young Indian talents such as Musheer Khan, Robin Minz, and Andre Siddarth are set to shine. They, along with other rising stars, aim to bring their batting prowess, all-rounder capabilities and impressive domestic performances to the forefront and make this edition a platform to fulfill their dream of playing for the country.

Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal have recovered from their injuries. They will be available for Rajasthan Royals' first match in IPL 2025 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23. Jaiswal has joined the Royals' camp after recovering from an ankle injury. Samson will join the team on Monday after clearing his fitness test.

In the ranji trophy final, Karun Nair shone for Vidarbha with a crucial century against Kerala, boosting their lead by 200 runs. Nair's continued form included surpassing 8,000 career runs and securing his ninth century of the season. His performance follows recent successes in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and previous Ranji finals.

Shardul Thakur, unsold at the IPL auction last November, may join Lucknow Super Giants as an injury replacement for IPL 2025. He was seen training with the team and celebrating Holi, sparking speculation. Thakur has previously played for multiple IPL teams and performed well in recent domestic tournaments. Official confirmation from LSG is awaited.

Kerala will face Vidarbha in the ranji trophy final at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur from February 26 to March 2. This marks Kerala’s first-ever final appearance, while Vidarbha aims for their third title. Key players include captains Akshay Wadkar for Vidarbha and Sachin Baby for Kerala.

Syed Abid Ali, an Indian all-rounder who played 29 Tests from 1967 to 1974, has passed away at 83 in California. Known for his significant contributions to cricket, he later promoted the sport in California. Abid Ali scored 1,018 runs and claimed 47 wickets in Tests, and was instrumental in enriching cricket, especially in Northern California.

Once a promising talent, Prithvi Shaw's career has hit a rough patch, with setbacks like not being sold in the IPL 2025 auction and being left out of Mumbai's squads. Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh believes Shaw's potential is intact and suggests lifestyle changes, like better sleep and diet, could revive his career, emphasising discipline as key.

Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals' skipper, has joined the squad after recovering from finger surgery. His participation in the first IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad is uncertain, with Dhruv Jurel as a backup. Riyan Parag, fit from a shoulder injury, will play. Rajasthan Royals will face Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in subsequent matches.

Shreyas Iyer's potential Test comeback is questioned by Ravichandran Ashwin, who argues that strong IPL performances shouldn't be confused with Test credentials. Despite Iyer's key role in KKR's title win and leading PBKS in IPL 2025, Ashwin believes formats should remain distinct, praising Iyer's ODI contributions but emphasising format-specific evaluations.

Ishan Kishan has a chance to revive his career in IPL 2025 after being picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.25 crore. Aakash Chopra expressed surprise at Kishan's omission from the national team despite his strong performances. Kishan's adaptability to different positions and the decline in competition for wicketkeeper-batsman roles might aid his comeback.

The BCCI mourns the death of Padmakar Shivalkar, a legendary left-arm spinner known for his impact on Mumbai cricket. Despite never playing for India, Shivalkar's exceptional career in the ranji trophy and his mastery of spin bowling made him a revered figure. Honored with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, his legacy remains influential.