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Modern wicketkeepers are expected to be all-round performers, delivering match-winning knocks, guiding bowlers, and often leading teams. In IPL 2025, several franchises are banking on their wicketkeepers to shape their campaign. Here’s a look at the key wicketkeepers for each team this season. 1. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants — LSG) Rishabh Pant, now leading Lucknow Super Giants, is under pressure to justify his INR 27 crore deal. Despite missing out on the Champions Trophy 2025, Pant’s aggressive batting and leadership skills will be crucial for LSG. His ability to perform in high-pressure situations will be closely watched this season. 2. MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings — CSK) Though no longer captain, MS Dhoni remains a key figure for Chennai Super Kings. Under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, Dhoni’s experience and game awareness will be invaluable. His ability to finish games and guide younger players could be crucial for CSK’s title ambitions.

In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lifted their third title with a dominant bowling attack, where five bowlers claimed 17 or more wickets. As teams prepare for the challenge, the competition for the Purple Cap—awarded to the tournament’s highest wicket-taker—is expected to be fierce. The accolade is more than just a statistic; it highlights the impact bowlers have in their team’s journey toward the playoffs and beyond. With a mix of experienced pacers and rising stars, IPL 2025 will see another competitive race for the Purple Cap. Here are the top 10 contenders for the IPL 2025 Purple Cap

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match will begin at 7:30 P.M. IST. With the league entering its 18th season, expectations are high, especially after a record-breaking 2024 edition that saw exceptional batting performances. The mega auction in Jeddah last November has further intensified the competition, with franchises strengthening their squads. Several batsmen are expected to play a crucial role for their teams this season. The ranking is based on three key factors: consistency, recent form, and the ability to influence matches. These players have demonstrated sustained excellence in franchise and international cricket, making them ones to watch in IPL 2025.

Tata Communications Thursday announced the launch of Tata Communications Vayu, the next-gen Cloud fabric for enterprise IT. It aims to tackle rising cloud costs, multi-cloud complexities, and Al infrastructure demands empowering businesses to navigate the Intelligent Enterprise era, the company said in a release. The Cloud fabric is built for ease and control, integrating laaS, PaaS, Al Platform, Security, Cloud Connectivity, and professional services into a single, intelligent ecosystem. It eliminates management complexity, reduces operational costs and ensures enterprises can scale effortlessly without vendor lock-in. The fabric delivers up to 30 per cent cost-saving with a transparent pricing model, built-in Finops automation, and multi-Cloud flexibility, while optimising workload performance.

Liqvd Asia, a digital-first advertising agency, has acquired AdLift, a performance marketing and SEO agency for Rs 50 crore. This move aims to reshape digital marketing and position Liqvd Asia as a force in integrated marketing, combining branding, content, SEO, and AI-driven performance marketing to deliver business impact. Founded in 2013, Liqvd Asia has built a reputation for digital branding and content-driven campaigns. By acquiring AdLift, known for data-driven performance marketing, the agency strengthens its position as a full-funnel marketing leader, offering clients ROI-driven strategies to maximise brand impact and growth.

PSU stocks will end FY25 on a lackluster note, recording their worst performance of the past three financial years. Nearly 73% or 46 stocks out of 63 analysed by ETMarkets have witnessed a decline of up to 48% so far, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders stands tall as the only multibagger in the pack. With just 7 more trading sessions to go, the 63-stock BSE PSU index was down nearly 8% as on Wednesday versus 2.4% gains seen in the BSE Sensex in the same period.

The official X page of the IPL on late Wednesday dropped some thrilling updates, and promising to make it an unforgettable night, for both cricket and music fans. First up, the sensational Karan Aujla will take the stage, and his performance is expected to give the 'ultimate vibe check'. «Get ready for the ultimate vibe check! Global Superstar Karan Aujla is all set to light up the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony, bringing the fire and setting new trends like never before!» the league's X handle posted.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nvidia announced its plans to construct a quantum computing research center on Tuesday, with the chip maker pledging to solve some of the field’s “most challenging problems" by coupling quantum hardware with supercomputers. The Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center, or NVAQC, will pave the way for “accelerated quantum supercomputing," the company said.

recession talk in the United States is growing louder with each passing day and this will be completely driven by President Trump's upending of tariff structures. A recent Reuters poll found that 95% of economists across Canada, the US and Mexico thought the risk of a recession in their respective countries had increased following Trump's tariff rollout. Going by his talk, the President is not going to relent anytime soon. In fact he is doubling down on his rhetoric to impose reciprocal and sectoral tariffs on various countries come April 2. India, this time, will be on the receiving end.

balanced advantage funds to new and inexperienced investors for a while now. These advisors believe that these schemes are ideally placed to take care of the current market conditions because of their dynamic portfolio. Advisors are also recommending these schemes to investors to park their lumpsum amounts. Balanced advantage funds invest in a mix of stocks, debt, and arbitrage opportunities. These funds decide their equity exposure depending on key market ratios or in-house parameters. They invest less in stocks when the market is very high or valuations are stretched. They invest more in equity when stocks are available at attractive valuations. In short, BAFs do the job of juggling equity exposure for investors. Also Read | 20 equity mutual funds see double digit losses in FY25. Are any of these part of your portfolio?

investor looking to retire in the next 10-15 years, the journey has just begun. With a monthly family expense of Rs 25,000, which will increase with inflation, Murugan wants to secure his post-retirement years by investing Rs 50,000 per month in mutual funds through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP).

A digital snapshot of an internal email from the company was circulated by an employee, revealing detailed guidelines on how staff members should configure their devices to receive notifications of calls and messages from their supervisors at all times. One of the initial directives instructed employees to enable the ‘Emergency Bypass’ feature on their iPhones for their managers. This functionality ensures that incoming calls and messages from selected contacts will bypass silent mode, allowing them to be received regardless of the phone’s current settings.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The relief rally in small-cap stocks appears to have opened bargain hunting windows for mutual funds that recently avoided investments in new scrips in this segment, as beaten-down stocks begin to look more appealing. Small-caps chased by retail investors over more than two years plunged nearly 24% from their most recent highs, before a rally over the last three days limited losses to 20%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Las Vegas: On Tuesday, Shantanu Narayen, the chief executive of California-based tech firm Adobe, led the company’s two-hour-long pitch to convince businesses and analysts that in the race among Big Tech firms to sell their innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), it warrants a seat at the top. While a new full-stack agentic AI platform would see Adobe rival the likes of Salesforce, its key executives are clear about one thing: selling AI to businesses still won’t be an easy task.

Japan Airlines on Wednesday. The airline plans to replace its older Boeing 767 aircraft with 11 new planes from Airbus.

Narisawa isn't just a meal — it's a performance. From the moment you step in, the serene atmosphere sets the stage for chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's culinary artistry. The 2023 revamp has only heightened its allure, with a sleek, modern aesthetic that lets the food take centre stage.

Roman Reigns is set to face off against Seth Rollins and CM Punk on WWE Wrestlemania 41. The upcoming fight could play host to a range of plot twists. Fans anticipate several developments surrounding Roman Reigns’ next fight. There is speculation that several WWE wrestlers may make a comeback at the event.

CEAT Ltd is seeking to strengthen its play in the premium ultra-high performance and luxury four-wheeler segment that is expected to significantly grow in the next three to five years, company MD and CEO Arnab Banerjee said on Wednesday. The company, which launched three new products ZR-rated, CALM Technology and Run-Flat tyres, is preparing itself to address an emerging trend in the premium 17-inch plus tyre segment, he told PTI. «The saliency of this segment is about 8-10 per cent today in the aftermarket and it is going to grow much faster than the rest of the market. It could be as high as 25-30 per cent in three to five years time,» Banerjee said. The launch of ZR-rated tyres, CALM Technology and Run-Flat tyres, strengthens CEAT's position as a premium, technology-driven brand, he added.

AtlasIntel, the nation's most accurate polling firm, Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly. Economic uncertainty and contentious tariff policy decisions seem to be weighing on public opinion. As the US President faces critical challenges, his approval ratings could fluctuate even more in the coming weeks.