IPL 2025 Captains and Coaches List
| No. | Team | Captain | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya | Mahela Jayawardene |
| 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer | Chandrakant Pandit |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Stephen Fleming |
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Faf du Plessis | Andy Flower |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | David Warner | Hemang Badani |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson | Rahul Dravid |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins | Daniel Vettori |
| 8 | Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill | Ashish Nehra |
| 9 | Punjab Kings | Shikhar Dhawan | Ricky Ponting |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | KL Rahul | Justin Langer |
Key Highlights
- Mumbai Indians:
- Hardik Pandya returns to MI as captain after being traded from Gujarat Titans.
- Rohit Sharma transitions to a player role after a decade as MI captain.
- Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Shreyas Iyer continues as captain, with Chandrakant Pandit leading the coaching setup.
- Chennai Super Kings:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces MS Dhoni as captain, signaling a generational shift.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Pat Cummins, the Australian pacer, is the new captain, and Daniel Vettori joins as head coach.
- Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill takes over the captaincy from Hardik Pandya, highlighting GT’s confidence in the young star.
- Delhi Capitals:
- David Warner retains the captaincy while Hemang Badani steps in as the new head coach.
- Rajasthan Royals:
- Kumar Sangakkara transitions to Director of Cricket, while Rahul Dravid returns as head coach.
- Punjab Kings:
- Ricky Ponting takes charge as head coach, with Shikhar Dhawan continuing as captain.
Coaching and Support Staff Highlights
- Mumbai Indians: Star-studded lineup including Lasith Malinga (Bowling Coach) and Kieron Pollard (Batting Coach).
- Rajasthan Royals: A mix of iconic names like Shane Bond (Bowling Coach) and Dishant Yagnik (Fielding Coach).
- Gujarat Titans: Gary Kirsten joins as Batting Coach and Mentor.
This dynamic mix of experienced captains, young talent, and seasoned coaches will make IPL 2025 a must-watch tournament. If you’d like detailed player rosters or auction updates, let me know.