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Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Retentions: Full List Of Players Retained And Released

Virat Kohli was retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Alongside him, RCB retained only two more players: middle order batter Rajat Patidar and uncapped Indian fast bowler Yash Dayal. This meant that Mohammad Siraj, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell are among the big names let go by RCB. All the ten franchises were asked to submit the names of their retained players by Thursday, October 31. RCB, who played under the captaincy of batter Faf du Plessis, entered the Playoffs but lost in the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. However, their turn-around in the season became one of the major highlights as they won six matches on the trot, to enter the Playoffs.

'Masked' Virat Kohli Spotted By Fans At Bengaluru Airport - Video Goes Viral

Team India suffered a shocking eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was a dominating show from the Kiwis, who blew away Rohit Sharma and co in all the departments. In the chase of 107 on Day 5, the visitors faced an early setback as they lost the wicket of their skipper Tom Latham for duck. However, the partnership between Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) propelled New Zealand to a comfortable win. With this win, New Zealand also gained 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Rohit Sharma Equals MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly In Unwanted List After Bengaluru Test Loss To New Zealand

The loss to New Zealand in the first Test marked a rare occasion for the Team India as they lost two home Tests in the same calendar year for the first time in 12 years. A fine bowling performance from Matt Henry and William O'Rourke, coupled with brilliant batting from Rachin Ravindra, helped New Zealand secure an eight-wicket victory over a resilient Indian side in the first Test at Bengaluru on Sunday. This is the Kiwis' first win in India in over 36 years, since 1988. With this victory, they lead the three-match series 1-0.

"Just Be Quiet...": Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post Viral After Bengaluru Test Loss

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had an injury scare during the recently concluded 1st Test against New Zealand, which India lost by 8 wickets on Sunday. Pant copped a blow to his operated-knee on Day 2 before being taken off the field. He did not keep the wickets after injury, with Dhruv Jurel replacing him behind the sticks. However, Pant took the game to the New Zealand bowlers on Day 3, smashing them all over the park in Bengaluru. Unfortunately, Pant missed out on his century by a solitary run before India suffered another batting collapse.

Watch: Virat Kohli Asks Bengaluru Crowd To Cheer During New Zealand Test. This Happens Next

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen asking the Bengaluru crowd to cheer the team on Day 5 of the first Test encounter against New Zealand on Sunday. India came into the day needing 10 wickets to beat New Zealand and Jasprit Bumrah handed them the perfect start after he dismissed Tom Latham for a duck. In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was seen gesturing towards the fans to cheer while Bumrah ran in to bowl the delivery and it has already gone viral on social media.

India vs New Zealand Live, 1st Test, Day 5: Rain To Help India's Cause vs NZ In Bengaluru?

India vs New Zealand Live Score: New Zealand will begin their pursuit of 107 runs to win the first Test against India knowing that rain might have the final say in the outcome of the result. After heavy downpour forced early stumps on Day 4, the weather forecast suggests that rain is likely to return on the final day of the match.

"Felt Amazing": Sarfaraz Khan After Smashing Maiden Test Century For India In Bengaluru Test

After scoring his maiden century for India against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test, batter Sarfaraz Khan on Saturday said that it was an amazing feeling for him to score his first ton for the country. Sarfaraz Khan played a 150-run knock from 195 balls at a strike rate of 76.92. He smashed 18 fours and 3 sixes during his time on the crease. He was unlucky in the 85th over of India's second inning when Tim Southee removed him from the crease.

Rohit Sharma Receives Plea To Join RCB In IPL 2025 During India vs NZ Test In Bengaluru. Ex-MI Captain Did This

The IPL 2025 retention list will be out soon. As this time it will be a mega auction, there is a lot of interest of which players the franchises will retain. Among the top players, there has been a lot of question marks on whether Rohit Sharma will continue with Mumbai Indians, a team that he led to five IPL titles. He was at the centre of much-discussed captaincy change last year, with Hardik Pandya replacing him. However, according to a report by Indian Express, MI are likely to retain Rohit along with three other star cricketers. The report claims that along with Rohit, MI are also looking to retain Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Retentions: Full List Of Players Retained And Released

'Masked' Virat Kohli Spotted By Fans At Bengaluru Airport - Video Goes Viral

Rohit Sharma Equals MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly In Unwanted List After Bengaluru Test Loss To New Zealand

"Just Be Quiet...": Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post Viral After Bengaluru Test Loss

Watch: Virat Kohli Asks Bengaluru Crowd To Cheer During New Zealand Test. This Happens Next

India vs New Zealand Live, 1st Test, Day 5: Rain To Help India's Cause vs NZ In Bengaluru?

"Felt Amazing": Sarfaraz Khan After Smashing Maiden Test Century For India In Bengaluru Test

Rohit Sharma Receives Plea To Join RCB In IPL 2025 During India vs NZ Test In Bengaluru. Ex-MI Captain Did This