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IPL 2025 Stars Who Also Featured In 2008 Season
As the IPL enters its 18th season, let's take a look at all the players who've been involved right from the very first season.
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MS Dhoni
Dhoni led CSK to the IPL final in 2008, and continues to light up crowds at the age of 43.
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Ravindra Jadeja
A young Jadeja was one of the rising stars in IPL 2008, winning the inaugural title with Rajasthan Royals.
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R Ashwin
Ashwin was part of CSK in 2008, but he came into prominence in their title-winning 2010 year.
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Ishant Sharma
Ishant was a highly touted pacer in 2008, playing 13 games for KKR in the first season.
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Ajinkya Rahane
A young Rahane was a fringe player at Mumbai Indians, playing only two games in IPL 2008.
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Manish Pandey
Similar to Rahane, Pandey was also an upcoming batter at MI, where he played thrice in 2008.
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Rohit Sharma
In 2008, well before the MI glory days, Rohit was a crucial cog of the now-defunct Deccan Chargers team.
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Virat Kohli
Kohli was picked by RCB in the U19 draft pick in ahead of IPL 2008. The rest is history!
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