- May 14, 2025
So, what does Ryan Rickelton do on break from the IPL? He changes out of his cricket pads and into a pair of travel shoes and flies off to one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. With IPL 2025 thrown into the glove compartment, the opener for the Mumbai Indians decided to take an opportunity in Agra, after all, you can’t argue about much more you will get into during an unplanned break. Rickelton shared photos of his travels off the field while inquiring about the monument of love with his family, allowing being showcased from a calm and inquisitive side of a star for the Proteas, enjoying his time in incredible India.
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The Rickelton Rise: Making Waves in IPL 2025
Let’s chat cricket for a moment. Ryan Rickelton may not have been the most talked-about name going into this season, but he’s one of Mumbai Indians’ most dependable players. Bought for a reasonable INR 1 crore, the left-hander has quietly put together a remarkable season, 336 runs in 12 matches, scoring three fifties and his best knock of 62* against KKR. Not bad for a player a lot of people thought would not get picked (for the starting eleven) behind MI’s stars.
Rickelton is incredibly versatile. He has opened the innings, and he has also walked in mid-innings. He has shown poise like a veteran. His strike rate of 153.42 is exciting and valuable. MI got off to a horrible start with one win out of five, but Rickelton’s hustle and effort turned a 4-game losing streak into 6 wins in a row. He is not just a depth player; he is winning matches.
A Well-Timed Break — and the Power of Pause
The BCCI’s abrupt one-week suspension of IPL 2025 on 9 May may have caused fans to be somewhat dumbfounded, but for players, it gave them some precious space. For Rickelton, he has been in one competition or another and travelling for so much time to be able to stop and enjoy India – away from the stadium – it was perfect.
Rickelton’s visit to the Taj Mahal is more than just a diversion from tourism; it shows how players are increasingly finding value in cultural experiences within limited time frames. Posting his “India Pt2” moment to social media, Rickelton shared the softer, more human side of a high-performance athlete. While cricket may be a passion, there has to be balance, and what better way to reset than to soak in the essence of 400 years of architectural marvel?
Mumbai Indians: Still in the Hunt
At this time, MI was at 14 points on the points table from 12 matches in 4th place. With only two matches left before the playoffs, each match will count. Fortunately, Rickelton is getting into form, the team has got its own rhythm back, and the team spirit is definitely in good spirits, it shown by how MI players are exploding with engagement with fans and making sure they are having fun during this space.
Under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, MI may have wobbled at the beginning, but now they are flying high. With Rickelton providing good and steady structure at the top and others finally stepping up around him, it seems like MI still has some petrol left. Agra may only be a short trip, but mentally it might provide the sort of reset that allows a clear and sharp focus going into the hectic end of the league.
As we await the resumption of the competition, here is a thought to entertain – in a game that moves at the speed of light, could it be that break might be the missing weapon every cricketer is seeking?
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