Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) As the fireworks lit up the Ahmedabad sky and tears rolled down Virat Kohli’s face, two of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s senior-most pacers — Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar — stood tall, reflecting on a historic night that ended RCB’s 18-year wait for an IPL trophy.
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) Virat Kohli remains a firm advocate for Test cricket as the Indian great once again expressed his opinion about youngsters playing the longest format after Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their 18-year-long drought to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) After an 18-year-long wait filled with heartbreak and near-misses, Virat Kohli finally lifted the Indian Premier League trophy as Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden title with a thrilling six-run win over Punjab Kings in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday.
Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) In a heartfelt moment, Virat Kohli was visibly emotional after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final of the Indian Premier League 2025.
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) ARCS Andheri, with icon player Shivam Dube, will take on SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the opening match of Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. Eight dynamic teams will compete in the league, with 23 exciting matches lined up over nine days from June 4 to 12, promising top-quality cricket and unforgettable moments.
Jakarta, June 3 (IANS) India’s top-ranked men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, kept the country’s hopes alive at the prestigious Indonesia Open Super 1000 with a determined opening-round win on Tuesday. Against the home favourites, Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana, the Indian duo showed composure and grit, bouncing back from a game down to secure an 18-21, 21-18, 21-14 victory in 67 minutes.
Dubai, June 3 (IANS) The countdown to the 5th Asian Youth Para Games has officially begun as the host city contract was signed between the Asian Paralympic Committee and Dubai Club for People of Determination, the Local Organising Committee for the Games. Majid Al Usaimi, the APC President, and Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman, Dubai Club for People of Determination, signed the contract on behalf of their respective organisations at the APC headquarters in Dubai, UAE.
Dubai, June 3 (IANS) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for May following her strong show during the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka last month. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon have also been nominated in the women's category for their stellar performances in limited-overs formats.
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Cricket legend Anil Kumble, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and other senior political leaders of the state have extended their best wishes to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) Ahead of the all-important IPL 2025 final at Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, Ahmedabad received light rain hours before the start of the summit clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
