IPL 2025: Winning it for Kohli would mean a lot, says RCB captain Patidar ahead of final

IANS | June 2, 2025 8:31 PM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar wants to end the side’s 18-year drought and lift the coveted trophy for their loyal fan base and Virat Kohli. Kohli has been with RCB since the very first edition in 2008 and captained the side from 2013 to 2021, and was a part of all three RCB teams to have lost the final in 2009, 2011, and 2016, respectively.

Eagerly waiting for RCB's victory in IPL 2025, says Shivakumar

IANS | June 2, 2025 4:49 PM

Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) Conveying best wishes to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team for making it to the IPL 2025 finals, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the government and people of the state are eagerly waiting for its victory.

Patidar has been the biggest eye-opener for me in life, says RCB mentor Karthik

IANS | June 1, 2025 1:58 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik has showered praise on skipper Rajat Patidar for how he maintained his down-to-earth demeanour even after becoming the captain of the side, stating that the 32-year-old "has been exactly the same that he was before becoming the captain".

VPTL fixtures announced; Mascot and team jerseys unveiled

IANS | May 31, 2025 11:25 PM

Nagpur, May 31 (IANS) The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) on Saturday announced the fixtures of the inaugural edition of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League, which is scheduled to be played from June 5 to 15. The Governing Council of the VPTL also launched the League Anthem, the Mascot (Waaghoba), as well as the team jerseys at a mega launch event on Saturday.

Jyotiraditya Scindia hails MPL’s growth, says ‘this season will be historic’

IANS | May 31, 2025 8:55 PM

Indore, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister and former Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), Jyotiraditya Scindia, expressed great enthusiasm for the upcoming season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL), calling it a historic event that will provide a platform for players to showcase their talent at the big stage.

Karun Nair's stellar 204 anchors India A's mammoth 557 vs England Lions

IANS | May 31, 2025 7:45 PM

Canterbury, May 31 (IANS) Karun Nair’s (204) double century, alongside almost-hundreds by Sarfaraz Khan (92) and Dhruv Jurel (94), helped India A set a massive total of 557 in the first innings against England Lions on Day 2 of the unofficial Test at the St Lawrence Ground here on Saturday.