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'Captains In Readiness': Its Showtime In IPL 2025 As 10 Captains Pose With The Trophy

Akshita Patel

IPL captains pose with trophy ahead of 2025 season [Source: @IPL/X.com]IPL captains pose with trophy ahead of 2025 season [Source: @IPL/X.com]

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The IPL 2025 is set to begin from March 22 and all 10 captains assembled in Mumbai to shoot an exclusive picture with the trophy. IPL’s social media handle released the pictures, sending the fans into a frenzy.

It's time for the IPL fever to grip India as the 2025 edition is slated to begin from March 22. For the opening game, RCB will be up against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

With just days left for the big cricket carnival to begin, the BCCI hosted all 10 teams’ captains for a meeting at their headquarters in Mumbai.

IPL 2025 Season Capitals Assemble For Iconic Picture With Trophy

All 10 teams captains, Hardik Pandya (MI), Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) Pat Cummins (SRH), Rishabh Pant (LSG) Sanju Samson (RR), Rajat Patidar (RR), Axar Patel (DC), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR), and Shubman Gill (GT) assembled to take a picture with IPL trophy.

They used the iconic monument, the Gateway of India as the backdrop to add more aura to the image. With that photoshoot, captains will head back to their respective teams to prepare for their season-opening games.

Ajinkya Rahane and Rajat Patidar will head to Kolkata for the tournament opener between RCB and KKR.

IPL Unveils Major Rule Overhauls For 2025 Season

The BCCI hosted all 10 IPL team captains for a meeting at its headquarters in Mumbai and discussed multiple key aspects, including lifting the saliva ban and addressing the dew factor in the second innings.

One of the significant developments for IPL 2025 is the lifting of the ban on saliva, which was first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cricbuzz reports that players can now use saliva on the ball, which will help swing and reverse swing. 

Moreover, to address the impact of dew and maintain a fair balance between bat and ball, the BCCI has introduced a two-ball rule for the second innings. Teams will now be allowed to take a second new ball from the 11th over onwards, but only if deemed necessary by the umpires based on the extent of dew. However, this rule will not apply to afternoon matches where dew is not a factor.