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On Mohammed Siraj Demolishing RCB, Virender Sehwag Hits Bullseye: "You Didn't Pick Me..."

Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Mohammed Siraj has been receiving a lot of praise following his match-winning spell against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). After being released by RCB last year, pacer Mohammed Siraj came back to haunt his former side, taking 3/19 in front of a packed Chinnaswamy crowd. Former India batter Virender Sehwag suggested Siraj had a point to prove not only because he was released by RCB but also because he was not picked by India for the Champions Trophy.

"A Game-Changer": Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan Hails Mohammed Siraj After Win vs RCB

Following the win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT) opener Sai Sudharsan hailed pacer Mohammed Siraj for his performance, saying that his "attitude and energy" changes the whole team. Siraj was absolutely electric on his return to Chinnaswammy Stadium, this time in GT colours and he troubled his former team with a brilliant three-wicket haul on Wednesday, which paved way for an easy eight-wicket win while chasing down 170. Speaking in a video posted on the official IPL website featuring batting coach Parthiv Patel, Sudharsan said, "I only believe in Siraj bhai. He is a game-changer. The attitude and energy he brings, it changes the whole team. I enjoyed it. I had a feeling he would have a great game because he is a game-changer."

Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate Against New Zealand In 2nd ODI

The Mohammed Rizwan-led Pakistan has been fined five per cent of their match fee for slow over-rate during the second ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton on Wednesday. Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after the visiting side was found to be one over short of the target after the time allowances were taken into consideration. As per Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which governs minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fees for each over their team falls short of bowling in the stipulated time.

On Shubman Gill Send-Off At Champions Trophy, Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed Confronted By Fan Mid-Match. Watch

During the India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 game that was held in February this year, a send-off from Abrar Ahmed to Shubman Gill had gone viral on social media. Spinner Abrar dismissed the India opener and followed it up with an eye-catching send-off. While the action saw the spinner being subjected to trolling on social media back then, talks of it vanished as the tournament progressed. However, a video has emerged on social media in which a fan could be seen funnily confronting Abrar for that act. The clip is from Pakistan's ongoing tour to New Zealand.

"Ungli Chodh...": Virat Kohli Startled As RCB Youngster, Who Used His Perfume Without Asking, Does This

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun the IPL 2025 on a strong footing. Though they lost against Gujarat Titans, RCB are among the top three in the IPL 2025 points table. The RCB camp looks happy too. And it was evident from a video post by the team on its X handle. The RCB video was regarding the birthday celebration of Swastik Chikara, who turned 20 on Thursday. Chikara entertained the whole RCB team with his cheeky comments and even said Virat Kohli should gift him two watches. Then, when Kohli was offering him cake. "Bhai, ungli chhor meri (brother, leave my finger)," Kohli said as Chikara appeared to be biting the senior batter's finger.

Gujarat Titans Pacer Kagiso Rabada Returns Home From IPL Due To...

South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the IPL due to personal reasons, his franchise Gujarat Titans announced on Thursday. The Titans, though, have not specified the duration of Rabada's absence from the IPL 2025, where he has played two matches. “Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa to deal with an important personal matter,” the Gujarat outfit said in a statement. Rabada appeared against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, grabbing 1 for 41 and 1 for 42 respectively in those matches.

Amid IPL 2025 Pitch Row, BCCI's Big Message For Franchises, Curators: Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has already seen a lot of controversy surrounding the pitches with some of the franchises expressing their disappointing with the playing surfaces. Both Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants expressed their grievances over the 'absence of home advantage'. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane sparked controversy when he expressed his wish to see a more 'spin-friendly' pitch at Eden Gardens. LSG mentor Zaheer Khan was also not happy with the pitch after his side's loss against Punjab Kings and said that the curator did not prepare it to their liking.

Jack Hendry primed for first Dammam derby with Al-Ettifaq

LONDON: Al-Ettifaq center back Jack Hendry knows a fair bit about cross-city rivalries. He played for Dundee against Dundee United, for Club Brugge against Cercle Brugge and, most notably, for Celtic against Rangers in the Old Firm Derby.

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On Mohammed Siraj Demolishing RCB, Virender Sehwag Hits Bullseye: "You Didn't Pick Me..."

"A Game-Changer": Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan Hails Mohammed Siraj After Win vs RCB

Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate Against New Zealand In 2nd ODI

On Shubman Gill Send-Off At Champions Trophy, Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed Confronted By Fan Mid-Match. Watch

"Ungli Chodh...": Virat Kohli Startled As RCB Youngster, Who Used His Perfume Without Asking, Does This

Gujarat Titans Pacer Kagiso Rabada Returns Home From IPL Due To...

Amid IPL 2025 Pitch Row, BCCI's Big Message For Franchises, Curators: Report

Jack Hendry primed for first Dammam derby with Al-Ettifaq