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IPL Broadcaster Shows 'Kohli' Bowling 1st Over Though Josh Hazlewood Was In Action, Internet Can't Stop Laughing

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 started on Saturday with blockbuster match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders started strong and notched 107 in the first 10 overs. But in the next 10 overs, they checked the run flow and KKR could manage only 174/8 in 20 overs. The match also saw a hilarious moment right at the start as the IPL 2025 broadcasters showed 'Virat Kohli' bowling the first over, while it was Josh Hazlewood who was in action.

Ex-KKR Star's Honest Verdict On Captain Ajinkya Rahane: "Afterthought..."

Former India batter Aakash Chopra feels Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s decision to appoint Ajinkya Rahane as captain for IPL 2025 was an "afterthought". After months of speculation, Rahane was named captain by KKR as a replacement of Shreyas Iyer, who was released by the franchise despite leading them to the title last year. Apparently, Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought by KKR for Rs 23.75 crore, was one of the candidates to lead the team, but Rahane got the nod owing to his experience of leading an IPL team previously.

IPL 2025: Three Giant Records MS Dhoni Can Break This Season

Cricket is blessed to be witnessing another Indian Premier League (IPL) season of MS Dhoni. Since Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020, every single IPL season has begun with the chatter around his future. As the veteran wicket-keeper batter enters the 18th edition of the T20 league, fans are wondering once again if this will be the last they see of him in the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings as a player. While the course of the future will be decided in its due time, Dhoni does enter the new campaign with his eyes set on some big records.

Duleep Trophy Goes Back To Traditional Inter-Zonal Format Within One Year Of Change

The BCCI Apex Council on Saturday decided to re-introduce the traditional inter-zonal format for the Duleep Trophy -- the first class tournament for six regions. Last year, the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee had picked squads on the basis of players' performance in the Ranji Trophy, where 38 domestic teams competed. However, North, South, East, West, Central and North-East Zones will now compete for the Duleep Trophy title instead of A, B, C and D teams competing in Challenger Trophy format.

India To Host West Indies For Tests In October, South Africa Home Series In November

India will host the West Indies after 12 years in a two-match Test series in October while South Africa will arrive in the country for an all-format tour in November. India will take on the Windies in the first Test at Mohali from October 2, while the second Test will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata from October 10, the BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla informed PTI. The West Indies' previous Test tour to India was in 2013-14, which was also the final international outing for batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar. The Caribbeans' last visit to India was in 2022 for three ODIs and as many T20Is.

Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli Dance On 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan', IPL 2025 Gets A Star-Studded Start

Shah Rukh Khan, Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner, and Virat Kohli, former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain, set the IPL 2025 opening ceremony on fire with a dance performance for the ages. After Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani and Karan Aujla's performance ended, Shah Rukh Khan took centre-stage. He called up 'Gold Generation' representative Virat Kohli and 'Bold Generation' representative Rinku Singh and asked them a few funny questions. To top it all, Shah Rukh Khan asked Rinku Singh to dance with him on a song from the movie Dunki, while he and Virat Kohli danced on 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan'. (KKR vs RCB Live Updates)

Feel Different To Miss First Three IPL Matches, But Riyan Parag Capable To Lead RR: Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson on Saturday conceded that missing the first three IPL matches of this season "feels a bit different" but placed his trust on stand-in skipper Riyan Parag to guide Rajasthan Royals well in his absence. Samson is yet to recover completely from a right index finger injury that he suffered during the series against England. "I have never missed a game as a complete player. Coming to the season as not fully fit feels a bit different. But the team looks good. We are also happy to have Rahul Dravid back with us," said Samson here on the eve of the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Injury-Free Boxer Nikhat Zareen Aims For Comeback In May

"No one moves on so quickly in life," Nikhat Zareen said, her voice heavy with the weight of her painful Paris Olympics experience. Struggling with a knee injury after Paris and the looming uncertainty surrounding the sport's future in the Olympics, the two-time World Champion found herself grappling with the thought that her dream of standing on the Olympic podium might never be realised. But the recent inclusion of boxing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has reignited the spark of hope within her. After being sidelined with injury since the Paris Games, the 28-year-old is now determined to make a comeback and aims to be competition-ready by May.

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IPL Broadcaster Shows 'Kohli' Bowling 1st Over Though Josh Hazlewood Was In Action, Internet Can't Stop Laughing

Ex-KKR Star's Honest Verdict On Captain Ajinkya Rahane: "Afterthought..."

IPL 2025: Three Giant Records MS Dhoni Can Break This Season

Duleep Trophy Goes Back To Traditional Inter-Zonal Format Within One Year Of Change

India To Host West Indies For Tests In October, South Africa Home Series In November

Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli Dance On 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan', IPL 2025 Gets A Star-Studded Start

Feel Different To Miss First Three IPL Matches, But Riyan Parag Capable To Lead RR: Sanju Samson

Injury-Free Boxer Nikhat Zareen Aims For Comeback In May