Top 5 trending topics of IPL 2025 – Complete information

IPL 2025 is in full swing and new developments are coming to the fore every day. This season, some players are surprising everyone with their comeback, while some young stars are setting new records with their performance. Let's take a look at the 5 most trending issues of IPL 2025, which are on the lips of every cricket lover.

1. MS Dhoni's return to captaincy - 'Thala' roars once again

One of the biggest news of IPL 2025 has been the return of MS Dhoni to captaincy. Chennai Super Kings' regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered a hairline fracture in his elbow in the match against Rajasthan Royals. Despite the injury, he played two more matches, but now he has to be out of the season.

In such a situation, the team once again handed over the responsibility to its most trusted captain MS Dhoni. At the age of 43, Dhoni has returned to the field with the same old confidence. Although Chennai Super Kings have had a bad start this time – the team has lost 4 out of 5 matches and is ninth in the points table – but Dhoni's return has revived hopes.

Why is Dhoni's return special:

Experience in giving a new direction to the team

Giving confidence to the youth

Exceptional ability to take decisions in captaincy

2. Sai Sudarshan - Gujarat Titans' new wall

Gujarat Titans batsman Sai Sudarshan has performed brilliantly this season. He has scored 273 runs in 5 matches so far and has become the second highest run scorer of the league. His specialty is 'Measured Aggression' – that is, showing aggression when he sees the opportunity.

Sai's recent innings of 82 runs against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to which Gujarat scored 217 runs and won the match by 58 runs. The team's assistant coach Parthiv Patel has praised Sai's game understanding and discipline.
Sai Sudarshan's highlights:

Consistent scoring

Ability to rotate the strike

Playing with responsibility

3. Harry Brook refuses IPL - Country first

One of the most talked about things of this season has been England batsman Harry Brook rejecting the IPL offer. He received an offer of around Rs 6 crore from Delhi Capitals, but he turned down the offer saying that he prefers to play for his country.

Brook has been made the new ODI and T20 captain of England and he is busy preparing for the big Test series against India and Australia. Under a new rule of IPL, if a player does not play in the tournament for three years, his bid will not be considered again - despite this, Brook gave priority to the country.

Indications from Brook's decision:

An example of patriotism and priority

Priority to Test cricket over the glamour of IPL

Change in the thinking of cricketers

4. Mitchell Marsh - Superstar of Lucknow Super Giants

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has made a great comeback this season. Playing for Lucknow Super Giants, he has scored 267 runs in just 5 innings and is among the top run scorers of the tournament.

The last few seasons were difficult for him due to injury and poor form, but this time he has shut the mouths of all the critics with his batting. He has also played a brilliant innings of 81 runs.

Cricket Australia's selection head George Bailey has also praised his performance and indicated that Marsh can play an important role in the T20 World Cup 2025.

5. Jofra Archer - Great comeback after a bad phase

Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jofra Archer started the season very badly. He had bowled one of the most expensive overs in IPL history, but he made a brilliant comeback, taking 3 wickets and giving away just 25 runs against Punjab Kings.

His return has strengthened the Rajasthan bowling unit. His fast and accurate yorkers have once again made him a dangerous bowler in the league.

Highlights of Jofra's return:

Example of mental strength

Improvement in fitness

Bowling with experience

Conclusion

IPL 2025 is not only full of exciting matches, but the personal stories and decisions of the players are also making it special. Be it Dhoni's return to captaincy, the rise of Sai Sudarshan, or Harry Brook turning down IPL for the country - every story shows passion, dedication and love for the game.

There are many more exciting twists to be seen in the upcoming matches. Till then stay connected and enjoy IPL 2025 to the fullest.