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Riyan Parag Gives Important Update On Sanju Samson's Injury As RR Opt To Bowl vs RCB

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. The match is being held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Heading into the clash, RCB are placed in fourth spot on the points table with ten points from eight matches, having secured five wins and three losses. In contrast, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) find themselves at the eighth spot with just four points, managing only two victories in their eight games so far.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Scripts Massive T20 Record, Not Even Rohit Sharma Or Suresh Raina Achieved It

RCB vs RR LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt eye a solid start for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2025 match vs Rajasthan Royals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Earlier, RR's stand-in captain Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bowl first.

When Sachin Tendulkar's Bouncer Left Bantoo Singh With A Bloody Nose

Sachin Tendulkar has scarred many bowlers for life with his imperious batting but Bantoo Singh saw the 'spirit of Curtly Ambrose' in 'Little Master' when he was hit by his bouncer that left him with a bloody nose with multiple fractures during an ill-tempered Ranji match between Delhi and Mumbai in 1991. Bantoo, one of the pillars of Delhi's batting between mid 80s and mid 90s, can now afford to laugh when he jogs his memory 32 summers back to April 20, 1991. "Mere naak ka naqshaa hi badaal gaya Sachin ke uss bouncer ke baad. Mere paas ab naya naak hai (The design of my nose changed after that Sachin bouncer. I have a new nose now)," Bantoo said during an interaction with PTI on the eve of legend's 50th birthday.

"Thought My Face Had Come Off, I Was Dead": England Great Recounts Horrific Car Crash

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff suffered a horrific car crash while filming for BBC's Top Gear in 2022. The incident left him with significant facial and rib injuries when the three-wheeler he was driving rolled over. After the accident, Flintoff required surgery. Following the incident, BBC suspended the production of the show, with the former England also receiving 9 million pounds in compensation for the ordeal. Now, while speaking in a new Disney+ documentary, Flintoff said the experience was traumatic.

Punjab Kings Star Left Surprised After Virat Kohli "Remembered His Name", Shares Emotional Meeting

It was a surreal feeling for Nehal Wadhera when he found out that Virat Kohli knew him by his first name. And then the proverbial ice-breaker was a short interaction where the Punjab youngster got direct feedback on his game from the legend which made his day. Wadhera, who smashed a match-winning 33 not out against RCB in Punjab Kings' rain-curtailed five-wicket victory, said he was stunned when Kohli recognised him before the game.

Indian Crew In Pakistan Super League Sent Clear Message: "Restrict Movement..." - Report

The broadcast of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) could be in jeopardy in coming days with all the experienced Indian crew members in PCB roster set to be replaced after escalating cross-border tensions in the aftermath of Pahelgam terrorist attack. Pakistani terrorists are believed to be behind the killing of 26 Indian nationals, who were visiting Kashmir's Pahalgam area. A concerned PCB source said: "Since more than two dozen of the production and broadcast crew of the PSL, included Indian nationals. Steps are being taken to replace them. The broadcast and production crew includes engineers, production managers, cameramen, player-tracking experts (all Indian nationals), who ensure a smooth coverage of the PSL." The National Security Council after a meeting in Islamabad, on Thursday, announced that all Indian nationals in Pakistan should leave the country in the next 48 hours.

"Do We Have RCB Player From...": Rahul Dravid's Witty RR XI Suggestion Ahead Of IPL 2025 Match vs Virat Kohli's Side

Amid their ongoing abysmal IPL 2025 campaign, Rajasthan Royals will aim to get back on track with a win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. In IPL 2025, RCB emerged as one of the strongest sides with five wins out of eight games. However, they are having a tough time playing at their own home ground and faced three losses. To rub salt on their wounds, their former teammates like Mohammed Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal also gave exemplary performances against RCB.

Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Pakistan Super League Broadcast Stopped In India

Days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the live of 26 civilians, live streaming platform Fancode has removed all contents of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) from its website. The broadcaster was the one of the platforms officially streaming PSL matches in India. It telecast the first 13 matches of Pakistan Super League, where all top members of the Pakistan cricket team as playing. Several reports claimed that the decision was taken on Friday. On Friday morning, all PSL content on the platform was leading to an 'Error' page and then no content of the PSL was available on the platform.

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Riyan Parag Gives Important Update On Sanju Samson's Injury As RR Opt To Bowl vs RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Scripts Massive T20 Record, Not Even Rohit Sharma Or Suresh Raina Achieved It

When Sachin Tendulkar's Bouncer Left Bantoo Singh With A Bloody Nose

"Thought My Face Had Come Off, I Was Dead": England Great Recounts Horrific Car Crash

Punjab Kings Star Left Surprised After Virat Kohli "Remembered His Name", Shares Emotional Meeting

Indian Crew In Pakistan Super League Sent Clear Message: "Restrict Movement..." - Report

"Do We Have RCB Player From...": Rahul Dravid's Witty RR XI Suggestion Ahead Of IPL 2025 Match vs Virat Kohli's Side

Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Pakistan Super League Broadcast Stopped In India