Cricket fans, get ready! The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 22, 2025 , promising another season of high-octane action, nail-biting finishes, and unforgettable moments. The tournament opener will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in what is expected to be a thrilling start to the competition. KKR’s Title Defense – A New Challenge Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders are entering IPL 2025 with a fresh challenge. Last season, they clinched their third IPL title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer , but this year, they will be without both Iyer and their former mentor Gautam Gambhir . Will they manage to defend their crown successfully, or will another team rise to the occasion? IPL 2025: Key Fixtures to Watch The IPL 2025 group stage is packed with exciting clashes, including fierce rivalries and crucial matchups. Here are some of the most anticipated encounters: March 23 – Chennai Super King...

Few names in cricket command as much respect as Virat Kohli . From a fiery young talent to India’s  most successful captain , Kohli has redefined batting excellence, fitness standards, and aggressive leadership in modern cricket. This blog post explores: ✔ Kohli’s rise to cricketing greatness ✔ His records and achievements ✔ Leadership and impact on Indian cricket ✔ Personal life and off-field influence 1. The Early Days: From Delhi Streets to Cricket Stardom 🏏 Humble Beginnings Born on November 5, 1988 , in Delhi. Trained at West Delhi Cricket Academy under coach Rajkumar Sharma. Lost his father at 18 but played a Ranji Trophy match the next day, scoring 90 runs —showing unmatched dedication. 🚀 Breakthrough Moment 2008 U-19 World Cup – Led India to victory, announcing his arrival. 2011 World Cup – Played a crucial role in India’s win, including a match-winning 35 in the final *. 2. Batting Maestro: Records That Define Kohli 🏆 ODI Dominance Fastest to 13,000 ODI runs ...

Karun Kaladharan Nair is an Indian cricketer who plays for Karnataka and India. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional off break bowler. Born : December 6, 1991 (age 25),  Jodhpur Career start : February 20, 2012 Batting style : Right-handed Parents :  Prema Nair ,  Kaladharan Nair Current teams :  India national cricket team ,  Delhi Daredevils  (Batsman),  Karnataka cricket team Karun Nair, who plays for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy, also joined cricket legends like Gary Sobers and Bob Simpson by becoming only the third Test batsman to convert his maiden Test hundred into a triple century. India declared their first innings right after Nair reached his triple hundred. Nair’s 303 became the third highest individual score by an Indian in Tests, after Sehwag’s 319 against South Africa in March 2008 and 309 against Pakistan in March-April 2004. Nair also became the highest individual scorer for In...