Soon, the excitement of the IPL will begin. All the teams have begun preparing their starting lineup following the Saudi Arabian mega auction. However, the upcoming IPL season will feature an intriguing event in the interim. The current season will also feature five players who participated in the inaugural IPL season. Tell us about the IPL performances of these five players.
Ms Dhoni
One of the IPL’s most successful captains, MS Dhoni, will be returning to the league. In addition to playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural IPL season, Dhoni is scheduled to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 tournament. In 264 games, Dhoni has amassed 5234 runs overall.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, the star batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be seen in the upcoming IPL season. Kohli will be seen playing for RCB in the 2025 IPL after having played for them in the inaugural season. He has played in 252 games and amassed 8004 runs. He leads the IPL in scoring.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, the former captain of the Mumbai Indians, will return to the IPL. In the first season of the IPL, he was a member of the Deccan Chargers team; however, he will be playing for the Mumbai Indians in the 2025 IPL. In 257 games, he has amassed 6628 runs overall.
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane, an IPL veteran, is expected to make a big impression during the current season. In the first season of the IPL, he was spotted playing for the Mumbai Indians; this time, he will be seen playing for the Kolkata. He has participated in the IPL for six different teams.
Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma, an experienced bowler in the IPL, will be seen bowling lethally once more. In the first season of the IPL, he played for the Kolkata Knight Riders; this time, he will be seen playing for the Gujarat Titans. He has represented six IPL teams.