As the IPL 2025 draws near, the teams that have recovered from retention and the massive auction are preparing behind the scenes. Due to the massive auction, some players have returned to their previous team or reunited with past teammates with whom they have had some memorable and successful experiences.
Now is the time to talk about these player reunions that the fans will be excited to watch as the event approaches. Some of these reunions include celebrities and legends who haven’t seen each other in a long time. We’ll see in the upcoming weeks if they can successfully re-create the former charm and prove successful for their brands.
Here are the top three player reunions the fans are eager to see in IPL 2025:
1. Ravichandran Ashwin and MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings)
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the most successful spinners of all time but has been a bit underrated in the IPL where he has given some incredible performances. The team that had introduced the fans to Ashwin was MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with whom Ashwin had played from 2009 to 2015 and was one of Dhoni’s trusted lieutenants in the team.
This reunion is what might attract all the CSK fans who will not only see Dhoni once again representing the yellow brigade but also witness one of their heroes back. Ashwin has not only played 97 games and taken 90 wickets while playing for the franchise but has also won two titles with them. This is set to be one of the perfect reunions where the two greatest cricketing brains will be back in the yellow jersey.
2. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians)
The Mumbai Indians had a terrible season last year where they finished at the bottom of the table. The highest share of criticism was given to the team’s bowling attack. Coming to the present, they have seemed to have strengthened their attack for this season bringing in some experienced bowlers in the form of Trent Boult who will be joining India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah once again.
Trent Boult played two seasons for the Mumbai franchise in 2020 and 2021 where he and Bumrah were both stars with the ball taking 52 wickets together in 2020 and 34 wickets in 2021. The MI fans would want to see this partnership once again after four years and this skilled and experienced duo create problems with the ball once again.
3. Glenn Maxwell and Punjab Kings
Glenn Maxwell is no doubt one of the most exciting all-rounders and match-winners, especially in T20 cricket. Maxwell, who was one of the key players for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last four seasons, will now be returning to the Punjab franchise after being released by RCB. This will be one of the reunions the Punjab Kings fans will be eager to see in the upcoming season.
Maxwell got recognition while playing for the Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in 2014. He was their highest run scorer that season with 552 runs from 16 games and played a major role in getting the team to their first IPL final. The fans would want to see him replicate the same performances in the 2025 season as well.
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