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News18
4 hours ago
- Politics
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When Rishi Sunak Proposed To Akshata Murty In Kannada To Honour Her Roots
Last Updated: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak proposed to Akshata Murty in Kannada, honouring her Bengaluru heritage and family culture. Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shared that he popped the question to his wife, Akshata Murty—daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and renowned author Sudha Murty—in Kannada. He expressed how marrying into a Bengaluru-based family deepened his connection with Kannada culture, including his enthusiastic support for the IPL's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This heartfelt embrace of local traditions highlights a personal side of Sunak often unseen in politics. In an interview with The Times of India, the Indian-origin leader revealed that he chose to propose to his wife, Akshata Murty, in her native language, Kannada, despite not being fully fluent at the time. The couple first met at Stanford and tied the knot in a private ceremony in Bengaluru in 2009. Together, they have two daughters, Krishna, 14, and Anoushka, 13. 'I'm married into a Bangalore family, so RCB is naturally my team," he told the publication, mentioning that his in-laws presented him with an RCB jersey as a wedding gift. He's been a dedicated follower ever since, recalling, 'We attended matches years ago, and I even cheered for them from Downing Street." For Rishi Sunak, RCB is special. Like many devoted fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the former UK Prime Minister reportedly expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli, calling him his favourite player and describing him as a 'total legend" of the game. He went on to reveal that among his most treasured keepsakes is a cricket bat personally signed by Kohli. This special memento was reportedly gifted to him by India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, during his tenure, making it a meaningful symbol of both his passion for cricket and his close ties to India. The bat serves as a constant reminder of his connection to the sport, the team, and the cultural bond he shares with his wife's hometown of Bengaluru. Beyond his love for the game, Rishi Sunak reportedly highlighted cricket's unique role in diplomacy, noting how it often served as a great icebreaker in conversations with fellow world leaders. He recalled engaging in lively cricket banter with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, especially during the Ashes series—conversations that, while sometimes intense, were always good-natured and friendly. Sunak also shared that with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricket often became a cheerful and familiar starting point before moving into formal discussions, reflecting the sport's power to build bridges across nations. First Published:
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
‘Mourning With You Today': Rishi Sunak Condoles RCB Parade Stampede Victims
Last Updated: Sunak, who attended RCB's victory in Ahmedabad with wife Akshata Murty, says his heart goes out to victims. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who celebrated Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL title win in Ahmedabad just a day earlier, expressed profound sorrow on Thursday over the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. 'My and Akshata's hearts go out to everyone who has lost loved ones or been hurt in the tragic events in Bengaluru,' Sunak posted on X, referring to his wife Akshata Murty, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. 'We celebrated with you yesterday and we mourn with you today". The tragedy occurred during the RCB victory parade in Bengaluru, where thousands gathered to celebrate the team's first-ever IPL title. Harrowing visuals showed paramedics rushing the injured on stretchers and police officers carrying unconscious spectators, including children. In one viral video, a woman was seen administering CPR to an unresponsive man. Mine and Akshata's hearts go out to everyone who has lost loved ones or been hurt in the tragic events in celebrated with you yesterday and we mourn with you today. — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) June 4, 2025 According to official sources, 11 people died, and at least 33 others were hospitalised. Seven of the deaths occurred at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital and four at Vaidehi Hospital on Mallya Road. Just hours before the incident, Sunak had joined the celebrations at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, cheering RCB's historic win over Punjab Kings. Photos and videos showed him applauding enthusiastically from the stands alongside Akshata Murty. 'This is incredible, this is absolutely electric… I have never experienced cricket like this,' he said in a brief interview at the venue. Earlier that day, Sunak had posted a picture from the stands on X with the caption 'Let's go', tagging the team's official handle. While he did not share a celebratory post after the match, images of him cheering enthusiastically were widely circulated on social media. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 04, 2025, 22:36 IST
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
From Anushka to Akshata, it rained fashion at the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 finale
Before the final toss at IPL 2025 between finalists Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) could occur, rain arrived. However, the rain gods were kind enough to hold the pours, so the highly anticipated match between the well-deserving teams could conclude, turning into a memorable one for either of the teams, with both aiming for their first IPL trophy ever since the 18 years of match happened, RCB finally won, and it rained again. This time, it was tears. Mostly for the star, Virat Kohli, whose loyalty to the franchise since the inception of the league finally culminated in a trophy win for the very first heavy pour that stood out during the final match was that of fashion. From Anushka Sharma to Preity Zinta and former First Lady of the UK, Akshata Murty, there was an impressive rain of style in the for instance, took the classy route in a foolproof white shirt and blue jeans combo. It wasn't without a touch of glam, though. Anushka Sharma gives the white-shirt-with-blue-jeans combo a fashion upgrade. (Photo: Getty) She wore an oversized white shirt from Alexander Wang, a comfy choice, we must say, paired with pearl and rhinestone-embellished blue jeans. A perfect way to elevate a simple and elegant jewellery, she opted for eye-catching diamond earrings, a stack of bracelets and a Rolex watch. She skipped makeup as she joined thousands of spectators in the stadium to cheer for her husband, Virat Preity Zinta's team didn't win the trophy, she came dressed for victory. A proper Punjabi salwar suit with a Phulkari dupatta was her pick for the night.#PreityZinta has tears in her eyes, as expected. She's heartbroken again. I saw similar visuals in 2014. #RCBvPBKS #IPL #IPL18 #IPL2025 #TATAIPL #Ahmedabad #Final Tejan Shrivastava (@BeingTeJan) June 3, 2025Another fashionable appearance came from Akshata Murty, who was accompanied by her husband and former UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. The couple cheered for Bengaluru, the city where she previously lived and tied the knot with for her elegant dressing, Murty wore a striking red full-length dress with matching flats. Monotone fashion, for the win! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshata Murty (@akshatamurty_official)Talking about sartorial game at the IPL 2025 finals cannot be complete without mentioning cricket legend Chris Gayle's tribute to both RCB and PBKS, the teams he has played for in the past. He put together an outfit featuring elements from both teams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Gayle (@chrisgayle333)While Gayle was seen sporting an RCB jersey at the team hotel, the West Indies great was also wearing a turban, signalling his support for Punjab Kings. A meaningful fashion statement, we say!Must Watch advertisement
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty pose with Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma after RCB win: ‘What a moment'
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Bengaluru-born wife Akshata Murty were in the stands at Ahmedabad on June 3, cheering Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a long-awaited IPL victory. After the match, Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty posed with RCB's biggest icon Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma. The two couples were all smiles after the IPL final which marked a victory 18 years in the making for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. A post shared by Akshata Murty (@akshatamurty_official) 'What a night. What a match. What a moment for Bengaluru,' Akshata Murty wrote while sharing the picture on Instagram.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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‘RCB All the Way': Rishi Sunak's Personal Connect Lights Up IPL Final
Last Updated: After an 18-year wait, RCB finally lifted the IPL trophy, beating Punjab Kings in a thrilling match. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty were spotted cheering enthusiastically for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the IPL 2025 final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. After an 18-year wait, RCB finally lifted the IPL trophy by beating Punjab Kings in a thrilling match. Before the match, he publicly thrown his support behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), calling the team 'his own" thanks to strong family ties. 'I'm married into a Bangalore family, so RCB is my team," Sunak said in an interview with He fondly recalled proposing to his wife Akshata Murty in Kannada — a language he confessed he hadn't quite mastered. Reminiscing further, Sunak said, 'We've been to RCB matches together years ago, and I even cheered for them from Downing Street. Last season's run was especially exciting." 'I'm a massive Virat Kohli fan. He's a total legend," Sunak said fondly and also mentioned that he was gifted a signed bat by India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as a Diwali present. He also expressed hope for strong performances from RCB's English players, Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone. And just as he hoped, RCB brought the cup home. Sunak also spoke about the significance of cricket's return to the Olympics after 100 years and the role India and the IPL have played in transforming the sport. In an interview with the Times of India, he said, 'The IPL has transformed cricket. Now, every cricketer everywhere wants to play in the IPL at some point in their career." He also highlighted how the IPL has helped players improve, mentioning England's Jacob Bethell, who impressed him during a recent ODI between England and West Indies. 'The IPL has improved him as a cricket player," Sunak noted. He added that the IPL has been great for women's cricket too, encouraging more girls to take up the sport. Sunak believes India's growing global influence is why cricket is back in the Olympics after such a long break. 'It's also a sign of the influence that India now has in the 21st century. India's passions, India's tastes now have a global impact for which cricket is back in the Olympics for the first time in 100 years," he said. Akshata Murty also shared her love for cricket, recalling her childhood in Bangalore during the heyday of Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble. She also spoke about how cricket helped build a bond between Rishi and her father, NR Narayana Murthy, Co-founder of Infosys. 'What cricket has done is help build a bond between Rishi and my father. Many years ago, when I first brought Rishi home, I was quite nervous. I'm an only daughter and my dad's quite strict but the two of them started having good conversations around cricket and I knew that's when it was going to work. So, for us, cricket is more than just a game," she said. At the stadium, when RCB's batting concluded, Rishi Sunak spoke to interviewers with excitement. 'This is incredible, this is electric. This is my first time here, the crowd is incredible, I have never experienced cricket like this," he said. RCB won the final by just six runs. When it was clear they had won, Virat Kohli couldn't hold back his tears. It showed how much he wanted this trophy. Although he had come close three times before, those hopes had ended in disappointment until now.
