The Indian Premier League is once again making headlines after a prolonged focus on international cricket, which included a Test series in England and the Indo-Pak rivalry at the Asia Cup, alongside the much-anticipated return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the white-ball tour of Australia.

As is customary with Indian cricket each year, the IPL captured the spotlight during the summer months and continued to be a major topic of conversation for several weeks following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic first title win on June 3, 2025.

Previously, discussions revolved around player and team performances, table standings, and the race to the playoffs. However, the focus has now transitioned to player retentions and trades.

With the IPL player auction approaching—just a month a

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