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Watch: Tim David Enjoys Bengaluru Rain Like A Child, RCB Camp Then Does This

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star all-rounder Tim David gave the fans a hilarious moment ahead of the resumption of IPL 2025. The biggest T20 league in the world was suspended last week due to the border tensions between India and Pakistan. However, after both the nations agreed to a ceasefire, the BCCI announced the resumption of IPL from May 17, where RCB will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ahead of the match, Bengaluru faced heavy rainfall, making the entire ground of the Chinnaswamy stadium wet.

Mitchell Starc, Donovan Ferreira Skip IPL Return; Will Jacks Back For MI

Delhi Capitals' Mitchell Starc and Donovan Ferreira have opted not to return for the remainder of the IPL, while England all-rounder Will Jacks will rejoin Mumbai Indians for their final two league fixtures. Australian pacer Starc and South African batter Ferreira have communicated their decision to the Delhi Capitals management. Starc has been a pivotal figure in DC's campaign, emerging as their leading wicket-taker with 14 scalps in 11 matches at an average of 26.14. His absence is a significant setback to Delhi's already slim playoff hopes.

Watch: After Test Retirement, Virat Kohli's Reunion With Ajinkya Rahane Goes Viral

IPL 2025 is all set to resume from Saturday with Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The T20 league from suspended midway due to the border tensions between India and Pakistan. The first match after the resumption will be a crucial one for RCB as a victory will take them straight into the playoffs. Apart from this, the game will also be a special one as it mark star batter Virat Kohli's first appearance after he announced his retirement from Test cricket.

Sri Lanka Star Quits PSL Over 'Safety Concerns', Joins Gujarat Titans In IPL 2025

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will replace Jos Buttler in the Gujarat Titans squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. Buttler will not be available for the playoffs as he was selected to play for England's ODI team in the home series against the West Indies, which begins on May 29. The playoffs of the IPL start on the same day. Mendis had been at the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with Quetta Gladiators until last week, playing as their wicketkeeper-batter. He'd last played for them on May 7. But he will not travel to Pakistan for the remainder of the PSL due to perceived safety concerns, and has now pivoted to playing in the IPL, a league in which he has never previously appeared, according to ESPNcricinfo.

"Was Angry, Sad": Rajat Patidar Drops RCB Bomb Over 'Broken Promise' In 2022

Rajat Patidar, who is leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru this IPL, revisited the 2022 season when he was left "sad" and "angry" after being ignored by the franchise despite assurances, only to be called up later as an injury replacement. Patidar also admitted that being handed over the captaincy by the inimitable Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2025 did put him under pressure, but supportive words from the legend calmed him. Patidar has been one of RCB's middle-order mainstays this season, scoring 239 runs in 11 games as the southern franchise aims for a maiden men's IPL title.

"Lives More Important": 2-Time IPL Winner Urges Overseas Stars Not To Return To India

One of the finest cricketers of his generation, Mitchell Johnson is one of the few players to have won multiple Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. He did so during his stint with the Mumbai Indians in 2013 and 2017. Despite witnessing the highs of lifting the IPL trophy twice, Johnson has urged Pat Cummins and other Australian stars not to return to the T20 league as it resumes on May 17, after a week-long disruption due to the Indo-Pak conflict.

Great News For RCB As Skipper Rajat Patidar Recovers From Injury, Resumes Batting

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has resumed batting following a recovery from a finger injury on his right hand that needed ten days to heal, according to ESPNcricinfo. Patidar picked up the injury while fielding against Chennai Super Kings on May 3. He was recommended to use a splint to safeguard the finger and avoid training for a minimum of 10 days before evaluating the injury. RCB is currently second on the IPL points table with eight wins in 11 games. They need at least two wins to assure themselves of a top-two finish.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Set To Sign Ex SRH, CSK Stars As Short-Term Replacements

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises wait for multiple overseas stars to return to the country for the resumption of the T20 league, some franchises have already started to chart out plans for the future. While a number of players have decided against returning to the T20 league, after it was suspended due to the Indo-Pak tensions, some will be leaving on May 27, as per the original schedule of the league. To handle this tricky situation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allowed franchises to make temporary signings as replacements for the unavailable players.

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Watch: Tim David Enjoys Bengaluru Rain Like A Child, RCB Camp Then Does This

Mitchell Starc, Donovan Ferreira Skip IPL Return; Will Jacks Back For MI

Watch: After Test Retirement, Virat Kohli's Reunion With Ajinkya Rahane Goes Viral

Sri Lanka Star Quits PSL Over 'Safety Concerns', Joins Gujarat Titans In IPL 2025

"Was Angry, Sad": Rajat Patidar Drops RCB Bomb Over 'Broken Promise' In 2022

"Lives More Important": 2-Time IPL Winner Urges Overseas Stars Not To Return To India

Great News For RCB As Skipper Rajat Patidar Recovers From Injury, Resumes Batting

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Set To Sign Ex SRH, CSK Stars As Short-Term Replacements