The Indian Premier League (IPL) captains convened today, March 20, 2025, in Mumbai for a pre-season briefing at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters. This gathering included discussions on new additions and changes for the upcoming season, sponsor activities at the Taj Hotel, and concluded with a photoshoot near the Gateway of India.
Notably, Pat Cummins, the Australian Test captain, is the only overseas player leading an IPL team this season, having been appointed as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad. In the photoshoot, Cummins stood out as the sole foreign captain among his Indian counterparts. This distinction underscores the league’s current trend of favoring domestic leadership, with nine out of ten teams opting for Indian captains.
Cummins’ participation in the IPL also marks his return to competitive cricket following an ankle injury, and he views the tournament as a platform to regain full fitness ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa in June.
The pre-season meeting and subsequent photoshoot symbolize the unity and competitive spirit of the IPL, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
