New Delhi, March 15 -- After the commencement of the Champions Trophy 2025, the focus shifts to Indian Premier League, the 18th edition of which is set to kick-off from March 22 with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the tournament opener at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Before the world's biggest T20 league starts, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has brought in a special provision under 'exceptional circumstances', which would allow a team to make partial replacements in the squad, according to a Cricbuzz report.

The development comes after after certain franchises are set to miss some of their key players for the initial part of the IPL 2025 due to injuries. ...