Anticipation surges among cricket enthusiasts as the upcoming IPL season approaches, promising a nostalgic delight. A chosen cadre of players, who mesmerized audiences during the inaugural IPL season in 2008, is poised to exhibit their skills once more. This establishes a distinctive connection between the tournament’s inception and its present edition.
IPL 2028 to IPL 2024: MS Dhoni & Others Playing Since Season 1
- MS Dhoni (CSK): The iconic captain, synonymous with Chennai Super Kings, continues to lead the yellow brigade.
- Virat Kohli (RCB): The face of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli, remains a constant force in the IPL.
- Rohit Sharma (Deccan Chargers in 2008, MI in 2024): The Hitman’s journey spans from Deccan Chargers to leading Mumbai Indians to numerous successes.
- Ravindra Jadeja (RR in 2008, CSK in 2024): From Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings, Jadeja has evolved into a key all-rounder.
- Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK in 2008, RR in 2024): The seasoned off-spinner, R Ashwin, returns to Rajasthan Royals after an early stint with Chennai Super Kings.
- Shikhar Dhawan (Delhi Daredevils in 2008, PBKS in 2024): From Delhi Daredevils to Punjab Kings, Dhawan’s IPL journey reflects his consistency as an opening batsman.
- Piyush Chawla (KXIP in 2008, MI in 2024): Transitioning across teams, from Kings XI Punjab to Mumbai Indians in the upcoming edition.
- Amit Mishra (DD in 2008, LSG in 2024): The wily leg-spinner, Amit Mishra, continues his IPL journey, moving from Delhi Daredevils to Lucknow Supergiants.
- Manish Pandey (MI in 2008, KKR in 2024): Pandey’s IPL voyage started with Mumbai Indians, and he will now be representing the Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Ajinkya Rahane (MI in 2008, CSK in 2024): Making his IPL debut with MI, Rahane has moved to CSK after leading RR for several years.
- Dinesh Karthik (DD in 2008, RCB in 2024): The experienced wicketkeeper-batter, Dinesh Karthik, transitioned from Delhi Daredevils to Royal Challengers Bangalore.
- Rishi Dhawan (KXIP in 2008, PBKS in 2024): Maintaining his association with the Punjab-based franchise, Dhawan has been part of the squad since the inaugural season.
- Swapnil Singh (MI in 2008, RCB in 2024): Swapnil Singh changed jerseys, moving from Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 season.
- Ishant Sharma (KKR in 2008, DC in 2024): Initially representing Kolkata Knight Riders, Ishant Sharma will be in action for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season.
- Wriddhiman Saha (KKR in 2008, GT in 2024): The experienced wicketkeeper-batsman, Wriddhiman Saha, transitioned from Kolkata Knight Riders to the newly formed Gujarat Titans.
