Vijay Mallya leads wave of reactions as RCB end IPL title drought

IANS | June 4, 2025 1:46 AM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The long wait is finally over—and no one felt the emotions more than Vijay Mallya, the first owner of the Bengaluru franchise. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden IPL trophy after 18 years of heartbreak and hope, the former RCB owner led the wave of congratulatory messages that poured in from across the cricketing world.

‘If you want to earn respect, take up Test cricket’: retired Kohli once again urges youngsters to take up longest format

IANS | June 4, 2025 12:24 AM

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.

Kohli reflects on maiden IPL triumph: ‘Never thought this day would come’

IANS | June 4, 2025 12:08 AM

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.