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IPL Digest: MS Dhoni To Captain CSK; Samson Fined For Slow Over Rate; ISPL Star Abhishek Dalhor Joins KKR As Net Bowler

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during Match No. 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

Chennai Super Kings Mahendra Singh Dhoni. AP
Chennai Super Kings' Mahendra Singh Dhoni, second right, and teammates walk into the field at the start of the Indian Premier League cricket match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mohali. AP Photo/Surjeet Yadav
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A lot has happened in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in the last 24 hours. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament after an elbow fracture, and CSK management has come up with a new name for the leadership role. (Schedule | Teams | Points Table)

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Sanju Samson Fined For Slow Over Rate

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during Match No. 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Since this was his team라이브 바카라 second offense of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL라이브 바카라 Code of Conduct, which addresses minimum over-rate violations, Samson has been fined INR 24 lakhs. The other members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, will be fined either INR six lakhs or 25 percent of their respective match fees, whichever amount is lesser.

MS Dhoni To Lead CSK Again

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to an elbow injury. In his absence, former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming announced Gaikwad's injury on Thursday. Dhoni is set to take charge of the team in their next match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday in Chennai.

Gaikwad will not participate in any further matches for CSK in the tournament after suffering an elbow fracture.

He sustained the injury while facing Tushar Deshpande during CSK's match against the Rajasthan Royals on March 30. Although he played in the following two matches against the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, scans have now confirmed that he has a fracture.

Jitesh Sharma Credits Dinesh Karthik For Recent Success

Jitesh Sharma, who had a disappointing season with Punjab Kings last year, scoring in single digits five times in twelve innings, has made a positive impact this season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Notably, he scored a quick-fire 19-ball 40 against the Mumbai Indians in their last game.

In a press conference ahead of the match against Delhi Capitals, Jitesh expressed confidence in his improved performance, attributing it to a clearer mindset. "Last year was a mental issue; I wasn’t truly focused on the game," he said.

He credits RCB라이브 바카라 mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik for his turnaround. "Dinesh bhai told me it라이브 바카라 a human error and not rocket science. He recognized my desire to win matches rather than just score runs and helped me identify the shots I needed to improve," Jitesh explained.

ISPL Star Abhishek Dalhor Joins KKR As Net Bowler

After an impressive two-season run in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), Majhi Mumbai's star all-rounder Abhishek Kumar Dalhor has been selected by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a net bowler for the ongoing IPL season.

Dalhor, the most expensive player in ISPL history, became a standout performer with his pace and match-winning skills. He played a vital role in Majhi Mumbai's Season 2 title win earlier this year, quickly becoming popular among cricket fans.

Amitabh Bachchan, co-owner of Majhi Mumbai, congratulated Dalhor on social media for his achievements.

In his ISPL career, the Ambala-born cricketer scored 324 runs and took 33 wickets in 19 matches, earning him the Player of the Tournament award in Season 1 and Best Bowler in Season 2, according to an ISPL press release.

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