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Virat Kohli's Moving Tribute To Victims Of 'Heinous' Pahalgam Terror Attack

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media to condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. At least 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The attack took place at Baisaran, a meadow accessible only on foot or by pony. Taking to Instagram, Kohli expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and hoped that the perpetrators of the act would be brought to justice.

"My Pakistan Brothers Feel Bad": On IPL vs PSL Debate, Brutal Verdict Delivered

Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali pointed out the amount of talent on display in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and explained why he considers it to be the No. 1 league in the world. There has been some debate among the fans when it comes to the comparisons between IPL and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). However, Basit clearly said that although some of his compatriots feel bad when he says it, he believes that the wide range of talent puts IPL well above its competition.

Shreyas Iyer's Sister, Targeted On Social Media Over PBKS Defeat, Hits Back

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer's sister Shresta wasn't happy to see trolls targeting her brother after the franchise's defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Match 37. Iyer's PBKS had beaten RCB at the M Chinnaswamy stadium a few days ago but suffered a defeat in the reverse fixture on April 20. Iyer couldn't contribute much with the bat in the game as Punjab crumbled under the pressure posed by RCB. The situation gave PBKS fans an opportunity to target Iyer.

Shubman Gill-Sai Sudharsan Duo Enters Elite IPL List Led By Pair Of Virat Kohli And AB De Villiers

Gujarat Titans opening pair Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan became one of the most successful opening pairs in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following their explosive partnership against the defeding champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday at the Eden Gardens. After being put to bat, Gill and Sudharsan raised a 114-run partnership with their belligerent display to force KKR bowlers to tilt at the windmills. This was their sixth 100-plus run partnership, the joint third-highest in the cash-rich league.

How Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Got BCCI's A+ Contract Despite T20 Retirement

The BCCI on Monday retained megastars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the top bracket of its annual players contract list, less than 24 hours after they played sublime knocks to win IPL games for their respective franchises. The out-of-favour duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan also returned to the fold in lower brackets in a 34-strong list of centrally-contracted players, which also includes pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja in the highest-paid A+ category. Iyer and keeper-batter Ishan Kishan were dropped from the list last year for allegedly ignoring domestic cricket.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Special Meet With Preity Zinta After RCB Beat PBKS Leaves Fans In Awe

Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed a comfortable seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings on Sunday at Mullanpur. RCB began the 'Revenge Week' of IPL 2025 in style as they completely outplayed PBKS in all the departments to earn the crucial two points. Opting to bowl first, RCB restricted PBKS to 157/6 in 20 overs with Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma scalping two wickets each. Later, the Rajat Patidar-led side did not face much hiccups as Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73-run knock powered them to victory.

BCCI Central Contracts 2024-25: Full List Of Players Promoted, Demoted And Axed

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the annual retainership contracts across 4 categories for Indian players on Monday. India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma and batting talisman Virat Kohli retained their place in the A+ bracket, while the previously axed duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan returned to the fold in the list, consisting of a total of 34 players across categories. The A grade, which commands an annual retainership fee of Rs 7 crore, also features Ravindra Jadeja and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, much like the last few years.

Team India Central Contracts 2024-25: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan Handed Return By BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced annual central contracts for 2024-25 season, marking the return of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, who were left out of the 2023-24 list. Only four players made it to the A+ category -- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja. A number of young and upcoming cricketers like Rajat Patidar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, etc. were also given their maiden contracts.

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Virat Kohli's Moving Tribute To Victims Of 'Heinous' Pahalgam Terror Attack

"My Pakistan Brothers Feel Bad": On IPL vs PSL Debate, Brutal Verdict Delivered

Shreyas Iyer's Sister, Targeted On Social Media Over PBKS Defeat, Hits Back

Shubman Gill-Sai Sudharsan Duo Enters Elite IPL List Led By Pair Of Virat Kohli And AB De Villiers

How Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Got BCCI's A+ Contract Despite T20 Retirement

Watch: Virat Kohli's Special Meet With Preity Zinta After RCB Beat PBKS Leaves Fans In Awe

BCCI Central Contracts 2024-25: Full List Of Players Promoted, Demoted And Axed

Team India Central Contracts 2024-25: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan Handed Return By BCCI