RCB title celebrations stretched on into the night as players bust some moves at the team hotel (Image via X/@RCBTweets) Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in history as they clinched their fist-ever IPL trophy with a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in the final. The exciting showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad…
Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers celebrate with the IPL trophy. (Pic credit: RCB) After 18 long years of heartbreak, near-misses, and unwavering loyalty, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy on Tuesday night. In a nail-biting final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB edged…
As the final ball of the IPL 2025 decider sailed over the ropes for six, Royal Challengers Bengaluru had already sealed it — a 6-run win, a first-ever IPL title, and a moment that would be etched in memory forever.But while the celebrations erupted around him, Virat Kohli stood still near the boundary. He covered…
NEW DELHI After 18 long years of near misses and heartbreaks, Virat Kohli finally led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first-ever Indian Premier League title, sealing a tense six-run victory over Punjab Kings in a pulsating final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday night.As the last ball was bowled and victory was confirmed, Kohli’s…
Krunal Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Krunal Pandya delivered a Player of the Match performance to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.Picked up by RCB for Rs 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Krunal brought out his full arsenal,…
Nearly a month after announcing his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May, Virat Kohli shared heartfelt reflections on his decision and the special place Test cricket holds in the sport. “Test cricket has always been five levels above everything else,” Kohli said. “It’s a format I’ve loved deeply and respected the most. Even now,…
NEW DELHI: The pressure ahead of the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings was palpable — not just on the players, but also on fans, broadcasters, and everyone involved. And it seems even former India cricketer Ravi Shastri wasn’t immune to the nerves.Arriving as the presenter for the toss at the…
Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in Punjab Kings chasing down a 204-run target against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Mumbai Indians‘ quest for a sixth IPL title came to an end as Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer‘s explosive innings of 87 not out off 41 balls, successfully chased down a target of 204…
Urvil Patel (second from right) with CSK legend and captain MS Dhoni (third from left) during IPL 2025. (Instagram) Chennai Super Kings‘ wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel expressed gratitude towards MS Dhoni through a social media post on Sunday, highlighting his experience of playing under the former India captain’s leadership during IPL 2025. Patel, who joined CSK…
Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli Fresh from the high-paced world of the IPL and straight into a Player-of-the-Match performance at Edgbaston, Jacob Bethell’s rise in international cricket continues at speed. But the 21-year-old all-rounder’s only light-hearted gripe about his jet-setting lifestyle? Hotel beds.“A lot of them are way too soft,” Bethell quipped after smashing a…