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- 17 Nov, 2025
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IPL 2025 marked a shift from loyalty to pragmatism as franchises made tough calls on big names. CSK released Matheesha Pathirana and traded Ravindra Jadeja, while KKR parted ways with Andre Russell despite past backing. Declining returns, evolving conditions …
Arnab MukherjiThe Times of India