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How KKR and RCB stack up for IPL 2025 opener

The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of the 2025 Indian Premier League season on Saturday at the Eden Gardens.

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IPL 2025, KKR vs RCB: New leaders, fresh start

KOLKATA: Rajat Patidar will be happy to be back at the Eden Gardens. It was here, back in 2022, that Patidar’s cricketing career changed overnight. In a squad having players like Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, it was Patidar who stood tall that night against Lucknow Super…

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IPL All-Time Records: Most Runs, Wickets, Catches and Other Statistical Highlights

From explosive batting performances to fiery bowling spells, and from legends with the most matches played to fielding maestros pulling off stunning catches, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed it all. The tournament has consistently delivered towering sixes, dramatic wicket-taking moments, incredible fielding efforts, and thrilling last-over finishes—and the…

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IPL 2025, KKR vs RCB: Opening act with a twist

KOLKATA: A good start is a job half done, and nobody knows it better than Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The former rode on some electric starts by their openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt to lift the IPL trophy for the third time last season. It was…

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What would an all-star IPL XI look like

Building or curating a team of legends has always been a fantasy for most fans across team sports. When it comes to cricket, the dopamine rush that the sport’s consumers in the subcontinent get is simply irresistible. As India’s great summer carnival, the IPL, turns 18, TOI dons the avatar…

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Last IPL hurrah for Dhoni, Rohit, Virat?

The IPL has been the grand stage for some of the greatest modern-day cricketers to showcase their prowess. However, all good things must come to an end. Could this be the final IPL season for some of those legends who dazzled us over the years? TOI gazes into the crystal…

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Bumrah among the stars missing the start of the Indian Premier League's 18th season

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are among the stars set to miss the opening action when the Indian Premier League returns for its 18th season

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Nitish Reddy reveals how Virat Kohli's gifted shoes played a role in his Melbourne Test ton

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shared how a light-hearted dressing room banter with Virat Kohli led to him receiving a special gift from the former India captain— a pair of shoes that he later wore while scoring his maiden Test century against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground…

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Everything done in IPL, just the title eludes Virat Kohli

BENGALURU: In March 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cashed in on Delhi Daredevils’ lack of interest in signing Virat Kohli for the opening Indian Premier League. Seventeen seasons on, it’s still Delhi’s loss and Bengaluru’s gain. Perhaps, Delhi could be forgiven for the oversight.

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Will Anushka Sharma, Vamika and Akaay join Virat Kohli on cricket tours after criticism of BCCI family policy?

Fans of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have loved watching every moment of the couple's love story playing out on the cricket field. However, questions arose about their future appearances together after Virat slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI's) family policy.

The Times of India

All to know about the IPL 2025: Captains, schedule, prize money, venues

From big-name players to key talking points, Al Jazeera’s lowdown on T20 cricket’s most lucrative franchise league.

Al Jazeera

'At 43, MS Dhoni has the fastest hands as a wicketkeeper': Robin Uthappa

NEW DELHI: The upcoming IPL season might give cricket fans another glimpse of MS Dhoni’s brilliance, as the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain is expected to bat lower in the order at No. 7 or No. 8. According to former India batter Robin Uthappa, this strategy would allow Dhoni…

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Virat Kohli's under-19 World Cup teammate lands umpiring job in IPL

NEW DELHI: It’s been 17 years since Virat Kohli lifted the U-19 World Cup trophy. From that team, only Ravindra Jadeja, Manish Pandey and Kohli are still active in the IPL. This season, they will be reuniting with one more of their teammates when Tanmay Srivastava makes his debut as…

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'You need family, but ...': Kapil Dev weighs in on BCCI's family travel curbs during cricket tours

NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winning legend Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing debate over cricketers’ families travelling during extended tours, calling for a balanced approach.

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Don't think Virat Kohli necessarily turned down RCB's captaincy: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers believes that Virat Kohli didn't necessarily step away from the franchise's captaincy reins but rather supported the franchise's long-term call to hand over the leadership to Rajat Patidar.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli gets roaring welcome, surprises fans with special gift – WATCH

NEW DELHI: The electrifying atmosphere at the packed M Chinnaswamy Stadium reached a fever pitch as Virat Kohli stepped onto the field in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru jersey alongside his teammates during the RCB Unbox Event on Monday. The crowd erupted in deafening cheers, celebrating the official launch of RCB's…

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'He has got everything': Virat Kohli backs Rajat Patidar to lead RCB for years

NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli has thrown his full support behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) newly-appointed captain, Rajat Patidar, calling him the future leader of the franchise. Kohli, the face of RCB since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and their captain for more…

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'No player indispensable, not even Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma': Sunil Gavaskar hails Team India's depth

NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has praised the incredible depth of Indian cricket following the team's unbeaten run to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, achieved even without ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Reflecting on the triumph, Gavaskar made a bold claim that no individual player is indispensable in the…

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Virat Kohli gets down to business in RCB nets ahead of IPL 2025 opener - Watch

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart and former captain Virat Kohli has begun his preparations for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), once again leading the charge of his team's pursuit of an elusive maiden title.

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'They can decide when they want to stop playing': Ajaz Patel backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid retirement speculations

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel has thrown his weight behind Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that both icons have the right to decide their own ODI futures amid growing speculation over their potential retirements following India's recent Champions Trophy triumph.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli: 'To be Olympic champions would be a magnificent feeling'

BENGALURU: Virat Kohli on Saturday made it clear that retirement is not on the immediate agenda but the star batter admitted he may not be around when India tour Australia next in four years’ time. In a tongue-in-cheek response to the possibility of coming out of retirement for the 2028…

The Times of India

As long as I love the game, I'll continue to play: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli says he's not playing for 'achievement' anymore but for the joy excitement; admits retirement call be tough because of 'competitive streak'

The Times of India

'It's the collective responsibility of everyone': Virat Kohli calls for a 'sports forward nation'

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli has called for a collective effort to transform India into a "Sports Forward Nation" by 2036. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, Kohli emphasised the need for a holistic approach that goes beyond…

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'I might not have another Australia tour in me': Virat Kohli opens up about his post-retirement plans

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli dropped a major hint about his cricketing future on Saturday, admitting that he "might not have another Australia tour in him." Kohli made the candid revelation while speaking at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab after arriving in Bengaluru ahead of the…

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'The King is here': Virat Kohli arrives in Bengaluru for IPL 2025, fans go crazy - Watch

Star Indian batter and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli arrived in Bengaluru on Saturday ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The 36-year-old cricketing icon was spotted at the Bengaluru airport amid tight security, with videos of his arrival quickly going viral on social…

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