Gujarat Titans kickstart preparations for upcoming IPL 2025

ANI January 14, 2025 175 views

The Gujarat Titans have kicked off their preparations for IPL 2025 with an exciting training camp in Surat, bringing together a star-studded squad. They've assembled an impressive 25-member team after the mega auction, including new signings like Kagiso Rabada and retained talents like Shubman Gill. The BCCI has officially confirmed the tournament will start on March 23, building anticipation for another thrilling season of cricket. With the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders looking to maintain their momentum, the stage is set for an epic IPL tournament.

"IPL is going to start from March 23" - Rajeev Shukla, BCCI Vice President
Gujarat Titans kickstart preparations for upcoming IPL 2025
Surat, January 13: Gujarat Titans on Monday commenced their preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a training camp in Surat, according to a release from the franchise.

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Gujarat Titans assemble 25-member squad with strategic player acquisitions

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Training camp underway in Surat with key players

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IPL 2025 confirmed to start on March 23

Several players including Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror and Arshad Khan have joined the team in the camp along with the coaches and support staff.

The 2022 Champions built a strong 25-member squad in the mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia last year, with the acquisition of top players including South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, England's Jos Buttler, one of India's leading fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Washington Sundar.

Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan were the retained players of Gujarat Titans.

Earlier on Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will begin on March 23.

Rajeev Shukla, who attended the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, revealed the date of IPL 2025 while speaking to reporters and said, "IPL is going to start from March 23."

All 10 franchises have already picked the squad of their liking during the mega auction, which was held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. After the end of the auction, there were speculations about the possible date when the cash-rich league would commence.

Last season, the IPL 2024 kickstarted on March 22 when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Chennai Super Kings and the finale was held on May 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Kolkata Knight Riders, who emphatically won the 2024 season, are the defending champions this year.

While interacting with the reporters, Shukla also confirmed that the venues for the WPL have been finalised and will be declared soon.

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