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'Footwork Was Good Because Of Dance With SRK': Virat Kohli Teased By RCB Coach

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach Dinesh Karthik poked fun at star batter Virat Kohli over his pre-match dance with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. During the opening ceremony of IPL 2025, Kohli was seen dancing with Shah Rukh Khan ahead of the opening match of the tournament between RCB and KKR. Kohli helped RCB chase down 175 as he was unbeaten on 59 off just 36 balls. He had started off by striking over 200 in the Powerplay, before anchoring RCB's innings following the departure of Phil Salt.

Watch: MS Dhoni Wins Hearts With Incredible Gesture For MI Debutant Vignesh Puthur

Cricket fans celebrated a blockbuster Sunday where arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians squared off against each other in their first match of IPL 2025. In the high voltage clash, Chennai emerged victorious by four wickets as MI continued their 13-year long streak of losing the opening match. Playing at the iconic Chepauk, Ruturaj Gaikwad and co won opted to bowl and restricted MI at 155/9 in 20 overs. Later, CSK chased down the target with five balls to spare after Rachin Ravindra scored an unbeaten 65 off 45 balls.

IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh In Racism Row Over 'Kaali Taxi' Remark For Jofra Archer

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who has been roped in as one of the commentators for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, found himself in the middle of a controversy on Sunday. Harbhajan, while commentating on the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals match in the IPL, used a rather bizarre 'kaali taxi (black taxi), reference to make a point on English pacer Jofra Archer. The remarks by the former India spinner, who has himself dealt with racism over the years during his active cricketing days, triggered a huge row on social media.

Watch: Deepak Chahar's Hilarious Attempt To Sledge MS Dhoni, Then Comes Thala's Reply

The bond that MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar share go a long way. The two might be playing for different franchises at the moment in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but Chahar owes a lot to Dhoni for helping him become a prominent seam bowler. Under Dhoni's captaincy, Chahar didn't just make a name for himself at Chennai Super Kings in the IPL but also groomed himself to earn India cap. As the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians squared off in IPL 2025 Match No. 3 on Sunday, an epic banter between Dhoni and Chahar unfolded.

Watch: Deepak Chahar's Hilarous Attempt To Sledge MS Dhoni, Then Comes Thala's Reply

The bond that MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar share go a long way. The two might be playing for different franchises at the moment in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but Chahar owes a lot to Dhoni for helping him become a prominent seam bowler. Under Dhoni's captaincy, Chahar didn't just make a name for himself at Chennai Super Kings in the IPL but also groomed himself to earn India cap. As the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians squared off in IPL 2025 Match No. 3 on Sunday, an epic banter between Dhoni and Chahar unfolded.

PCB Blasts ICC Once Again Over Champions Trophy 2025 Ceremony Row: "Mismanagement..."

The Pakistan Cricket Board's chief operating officer has blamed the ICC for the mismanagement at the final presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. No Pakistan representative was called on the podium for the final ceremony in Dubai during final presentation ceremony despite the PCB CEO, Sumair Ahmed being present at the ground. Sumair said at a function in Lahore that it was the result of mismanagement on part of the ICC. “It was a result of mismanagement on part of the ICC and everyone knows who's involved in it. We did not take the matter in a positive way," he said.

"Open The Doors...": Ishan Kishan's Childhood Coach Hopes For India Comeback After Superb Ton For SRH

Following Ishan Kishan's match-winning ton against Rajasthan Royals (RR), the wicketkeeper-batter's childhood coach Uttam Mazumdar expressed happiness at his pupil's knock and expressed hope that this knock will pave way for better performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and his return to the Indian team. A fine century by Ishan on his debut in Orange along with a half-century from opener Travis Head powered Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to 286/6 against RR at their home ground of Uppal Stadium on Sunday, and Men in Orange continued from where they started last season, falling just two runs short of two runs of breaking their record of highest team total in IPL history. RR could make only 242/6 and lost the match by 44 runs. Kishan took home the 'Player of the Match' award.

Watch: MS Dhoni Review System Returns In IPL 2025, Leaves Everyone Stunned

MS Dhoni oozed class as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) got IPL 2025 underway with a win against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 'El Clasico' of the tournament. While Dhoni came out to bat only at the very end of CSK's run chase - and did not score a run - it was work behind the stumps that left fans and even his teammates in awe. One such moment came in the 18th over, when Dhoni suggested CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to take a DRS review to dismiss Mitchell Santner. As it turned out, Dhoni's judgment was spot on.

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'Footwork Was Good Because Of Dance With SRK': Virat Kohli Teased By RCB Coach

Watch: MS Dhoni Wins Hearts With Incredible Gesture For MI Debutant Vignesh Puthur

IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh In Racism Row Over 'Kaali Taxi' Remark For Jofra Archer

Watch: Deepak Chahar's Hilarious Attempt To Sledge MS Dhoni, Then Comes Thala's Reply

Watch: Deepak Chahar's Hilarous Attempt To Sledge MS Dhoni, Then Comes Thala's Reply

PCB Blasts ICC Once Again Over Champions Trophy 2025 Ceremony Row: "Mismanagement..."

"Open The Doors...": Ishan Kishan's Childhood Coach Hopes For India Comeback After Superb Ton For SRH

Watch: MS Dhoni Review System Returns In IPL 2025, Leaves Everyone Stunned