IPL 2025: In IPL 2025, some such legendary players will be seen playing, who have been a part of this league since the first season (2008). Let’s know about the journey and specialty of these players.
IPL 2025: Indian Premier League 2025 platform is ready. The 18th season is going to begin from today. The first match is to be played between RCB Vs KKR at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In this league, which started in the year 2088, there are 8 such players who have been showing fire from the first season. This time too, these eight players are going to win the title for different teams with their experience.
The special thing is that there are all Indian names in this list, who have also played for Team India. For years, he was a Player match winner. Most of them have retired from international cricket. In this list, veterans like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, who won 5 titles to Chennai are included.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (CSK)
The relationship between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings is deeply connected. In 2008, CSK included him as his biggest signing. Since then, this veteran is part of this team. Dhoni made CSK champion 5 times under his captaincy. This team played 10 finals and reached the playoffs the most times. This time Dhoni is going to be seen as an unkapped player.
Virat Kohli (RCB)
Virat Kohli has always played the IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore. He came as the winning captain of the Under-19 World Cup in 2008. Kohli is the highest run -scorer of the league, who has more than 8000 runs. His record of 973 runs in 2016 still remains. Kohli has scored the highest 8 centuries in this league. This time too, he will be seen showing fire for the team.
Rohit Sharma (Mi)
Rohit Sharma started with Deccan Chargers and won the title in 2009. Later Mumbai Indians included him in the team and under his leadership the team won the trophy 5 times. Rohit is the most successful captain in IPL history. Rohit is also a part of MI this time. He will play under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya.
Manish Pandey (KKR)
This right -handed star batsman has played for many teams. In the 2014 final, he played a memorable innings of 94 runs for KKR. Pandey has scored a century for RCB in 2009. At that time, he became the first Indian to score a century in the IPL. This time Pandey has been associated with KKR with him. He will be seen playing in middle order.
Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
Ajinkya Rahane made his debut for Rajasthan Royals. He is known for his technical batting. His aggressive performance for CSK in 2023 shocked everyone to Team India. This time he is facing a new challenge as the captain of KKR. Rahane was bought by KKR for Rs 1.5 crore in the mega auction.
Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK)
R Ashwin is the senior player of IPL, who said goodbye to international cricket this year. He made his debut in this league with CSK, he was recognized for his smart bowling. In the last 17 years, he adopted many new methods while playing with different teams. In the year 2025, once again this veteran is ready to rock the Yellow Jersey.
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
Left -arm star all -rounder Ravindra Jadeja started the IPL with Rajasthan Royals. Then after joining CSK in 2012, his career reached new heights. In the final of 2023, his fours won the title to CSK, whose video goes viral on social media. He scored 3829 runs in 240 matches and took 160 wickets.
Ishant Sharma (GT)
Ishant Sharma was the most expensive bowler for KKR in 2008. He has played for seven different teams and will now be seen playing for Gujarat Titans. In his career, this bowler played 110 matches and took 92 wickets. This is considered to be Ishant’s last season, because he is 36 years old.
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