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"He Just Felt The First Three Games In Bengaluru...": RCB Mentor Dinesh Karthik Praises Virat After Knock Against RR

Following his side's win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), which snapped a three-game home duck, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik hailed star India batter Virat Kohli for his match-winning knock and consistency in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since last 18 years, calling him an "absolute champion". Virat continued his brilliant run at the ongoing IPL 2025, securing his fifth fifty-plus score of the season and first one at home this year in RCB's 11-run win over RR at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Virat laid the foundation for a competitive score of 205/5, with a 61-run opening stand with Phil Salt and then a 95-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal, which made the duo the most successful one of this year's IPL.

Demba Ba: Cole Palmer Butuh Mentor

Cole Palmer lagi terpuruk, 11 laga tanpa gol di Liga Inggris. Eks pemain Chelsea Demba Ba kasih saran, Palmer butuh mentor untuk lewati masa-masa sulit!

"Hazam Nahi Ho Rahi" Abhishek Sharma Gets Special Praise From Mentor Yuvraj Singh

Abhishek Sharma set IPL 2025 on fire as he smashed an incredible 55-ball 141 to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a scintillating victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS). Abhishek registered the highest-ever individual score by an Indian in IPL history, and earned due praise from his mentor, legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj has often praised Abhishek in a humorous manner, and maintained the same as he congratulated him for the incredible innings. Yuvraj took to X to celebrate Abhishek's historic ton.

"Asked Curator For...": RCB Mentor Dinesh Karthik Adds Fuel To IPL Pitch Controversy

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises vs curator battle has now reached the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered a 6-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals, the home franchise's mentor Dinesh Karthik turned his attention towards the pitch curator, openly claiming that this is not the sort of pitch that his team wanted. Karthik, in the post-match press conference on Thursday, said that the curator was asked to prepare a 'good wicket' that would aid batters for the first two matches. However, that wasn't the case.

"A Privilege In This Era": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Working With Rajasthan Riyals Mentor Rahul Dravid

Finding a human being as empathetic and caring as former India head coach and Rajasthan Royals mentor Rahul Dravid is a "privilege in this era", said rising opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been under his tutelage since his India U-19 days. Jaiswal, now India's No. 1 Test opener, is also a marquee player for Rajasthan Royals and he spoke about the kind of influence, the former India stalwart has had on his career so far. "He is an incredible human being. Having someone like Rahul Dravid Sir in this era is a privilege," Jaiswal told JioHotstar.

Questioned On Rs 27 Crore-Worth Rishabh Pant's Form, LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan's Response

Two losses in three games have hit Lucknow Super Giants hard, and team mentor Zaheer Khan couldn't dodge questions that were asked about the franchise's new skipper Rishabh Pant. The wicket-keeper batter, who arrived from the Delhi Capitals for a fee of INR 27 crore, a record in the history of the Indian Premier League, hasn't managed to score 17 runs from three matches. When LSG mentor Zaheer Khan was asked about Pant's form as a batter, he said that he team has to back him as he is the skipper.

"That's Not Cricket...": After Two Losses, Kolkata Knight Riders Mentor Dwayne Bravo's Message For Batters

T20 cricket largely translates into explosive batting, but Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo reminded his batters on Wednesday that staying aggressive all the time is "not cricket" if the basics are ignored. Their attacking approach has already led to two losses in three games in the IPL and clearly Bravo is not impressed with the approach. The defending champions' highest score this season has been 174/8 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru while they were shot out for just 116 by Mumbai Indians.

LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan's Big Accusation At Lucknow Staff, Says "Felt Like Punjab Curator Made Pitch"

Another IPL home team has been left frustrated by the conditions at their own ground. Following an eight-wicket defeat with 22 balls to spare in their first home game of the season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor Zaheer Khan remarked that it felt as if the opposition had brought their own curator to prepare the pitch. "What was a little disappointing for me here..." Zaheer said at the post-match press conference, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

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"He Just Felt The First Three Games In Bengaluru...": RCB Mentor Dinesh Karthik Praises Virat After Knock Against RR

Demba Ba: Cole Palmer Butuh Mentor

"Hazam Nahi Ho Rahi" Abhishek Sharma Gets Special Praise From Mentor Yuvraj Singh

"Asked Curator For...": RCB Mentor Dinesh Karthik Adds Fuel To IPL Pitch Controversy

"A Privilege In This Era": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Working With Rajasthan Riyals Mentor Rahul Dravid

Questioned On Rs 27 Crore-Worth Rishabh Pant's Form, LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan's Response

"That's Not Cricket...": After Two Losses, Kolkata Knight Riders Mentor Dwayne Bravo's Message For Batters

LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan's Big Accusation At Lucknow Staff, Says "Felt Like Punjab Curator Made Pitch"