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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar breaks tradition for Virat Kohli after RCB win — Watch the viral video
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar broke tradition for Virat Kohli after the IPL triumph (Image via X/@IPL & CricCrazyJohns) Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first Indian Premier League title defeating Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3. The high-octane clash saw RCB clinch the win in emphatic fashion after successfully defending 190 against Shreyas Iyer and Co. Following the win, a viral, a viral moment captured attention during the trophy celebrations as captain Rajat Patidar broke tradition. The RCB skipper had earlier dedicated the iconic win to their loyal talisman Virat Kohli , who led the charge for his side with 43 runs off 34 balls. A newly surfaced video shows Patidar encouraging a hesitant Kohli to sign the camera after the victory, breaking the customary tradition of IPL-winning captains signing the camera post-final. Patidar joins an elite group of captains, becoming only the fourth after Shane Warne, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya to win the IPL trophy in their debut season as skipper. Kohli emerged as RCB's standout performer in IPL 2025, accumulating 657 runs across 15 innings with an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71, including eight half-centuries in winning causes. Poll Who was more important for RCB this season? Rajat Patidar Virat Kohli The victory was particularly emotional for Kohli, who fell to his knees and covered his face as he let the tears flow after the final match, with teammates rushing to celebrate with him following Josh Hazlewood's final delivery. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo "This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It has been 18 long years. I have given this team my youth, my prime and my experience, and I have tried to win this every season that I have come. I have given everything I have and to finally have this moment come, it is an unbelievable feeling," Kohli expressed during the post-match presentation. Virat Kohli's love for 'dhaba' food, priority for family & more | RCB bus driver shares stories The celebration's aftermath took a tragic turn when a stampede occurred outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the team's victory parade, where 11 people lost their lives and several more were injured. Following the tragic incident, RCB's marketing and revenue head Nikhil Sosale was arrested along with three members of the event management company, DNA. The incident also led to the resignation of the Karnataka State Cricket Association's secretary and treasurer.
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live Streaming: How to watch Indian coach PC online and on TV? Streaming and telecast details
Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill will speak to the press ahead of their departure for the England Test series (Images via X/@CricCrazyJohns) The BCCI has scheduled a pre-departure press conference featuring newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of India's five-Test series in England. This marks captain Gill's first media interaction since being handed the captaincy to India's Test team, taking over from now retired Rohit Sharma. The five-Test tour of England will require India to play without stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who recently announced their retirements from the format, following Ravichandran Ashwin's decision to quit in December 2024. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Head coach Gambhir and Gill will speak to the press ahead of their departure to England, where the first Test will be played at Headingley in Leeds and marks the commencement of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. Gambhir had also engaged with the press ahead of the side's tour of Australia in November last year, but was not joined by the then captain Rohit Sharma. The reason for Rohit's absence was due to the birth of his second child in November, 2024. India A will play the second unofficial Test against England Lions in Northampton from June 6. Captain Gill will play no part in it. IPL 2025 Final | Rishi Sunak Interview: 'I am a big Virat Kohli fan... RCB is my team' How to watch Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill's press conference? The press conference featuring head coach Guatam Gambhir and skipper Shubman Gill will take place at BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai on June 5, 2025, at 7:30pm IST. The live coverage starts at 7:00 PM IST. The press conference will be streamed live on the JioHotstar website and app. For viewers watching on TV, the live broadcast will be available on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 3). Poll Do you think Shubman Gill will be successful as India's Test captain? Yes, he has the potential. No, he's too inexperienced. Media representatives will have the opportunity to interact with both the new captain and head coach. After the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, subsequent matches are scheduled to be played at Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford and The Oval.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Angelo Mathews retires from Test cricket to 'make way for young player'
The 37-year-old Test veteran called time on his career in the red-ball format (image via X/@CricCrazyJohns) Sri Lankan cricket veteran Angelo Mathews , 37, announced on Friday that he will retire from Test cricket after the upcoming first Test against Bangladesh in June at Galle. While stepping away from the longest format to make way for younger talent, he stated that he will remain available for white-ball cricket for his country. "With a grateful heart and unforgettable memories. It is time for me to say goodbye to the most cherished format of the game, International Test Cricket! The first Test match against Bangladesh in June will be my last red-ball appearance for my country," Mathews posted on social media platform X. — Angelo69Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Whilst I bid adieu to the Test format, as discussed with selectors I will remain available for selection for the white ball format, if and when my country needs me. I believe this Test team is a talented side with many future and present greats playing the game. Now seems like the best time to make way for a younger player to take the mantle to shine for our nation," he added. Mathews has played 118 Tests since his debut in 2009, accumulating 8167 runs at an average of 44.62. He ranks as the third-highest run-scorer in Sri Lankan Test history, behind Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes His Test career includes 16 hundreds and 45 centuries, with an unbeaten 200 as his highest score. He has also claimed 34 wickets in the format. Sri Lanka Cricket paid tribute to the former captain, stating: "A true servant of Sri Lanka Test Cricket. Thank you for 17 years of unwavering dedication, leadership, and unforgettable moments in the red-ball format. Your commitment and passion have inspired a generation. We wish you all the very best as you step away from Test cricket and look forward to seeing your continued contributions in white-ball cricket. " Poll Which aspect of Angelo Mathews' career do you admire the most? His leadership skills. His consistent performance. His dedication to the team. Mathews, who captained Sri Lanka across all formats from 2013 to 2017, expressed his deep connection to the sport. "Nothing can match that feeling of patriotism and servitude when one dons the National Jersey. I have given my everything to cricket and Cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person that I am today," he said. He acknowledged the support received from his family, coaches, and Sri Lanka Cricket throughout his career. "A chapter ends, but the love for the game will always remain," Mathews concluded. The veteran all-rounder's final Test match will be played from June 17 to 21 in Galle against Bangladesh. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
