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Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain, rain, go away! Ahmedabad crowd groans as showers greet PBKS & MI players; fans still hopeful for IPL action
The toss was done, the players were warmed up, and all was set for Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. But just as the players stepped onto the field at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the 7:30 PM start, the rain returned. It had been drizzling on and off since yesterday, with the pitch staying covered throughout. There was no rain at the time of the toss, but the covers remained on as a precaution. However, just as the match was about to begin, the skies opened up. Within minutes, the rain intensified, forcing players to leave the dugout and head back to the dressing rooms. The game has a 120-minute window before overs start getting deducted. 🚨 Update 🚨Start of play delayed due to tuned for further updates ▶ | #PBKSvMI | #Qualifier2 | #TheLastMile Fans react If the rain continues, a 20-over game can still begin at 9:30 PM. While RCB fans may not be too concerned, supporters of PBKS and MI are eagerly waiting for the match to start, hoping to see their team win the crucial clash. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to plead with the rain to go away. One said, "OOPSIE! Just when the action to begin in Ahmedabad, it started to drizzle out there. As per Harsha Bhogle on air, it is not heavy and is very windy out there, so, hopefully, the wind will blow away all the clouds threatening to pour down." "OOPSIE! Just when the action to begin in Ahmedabad, it started to drizzle out there. As per Harsha Bhogle on air, it is not heavy and is very windy out there, so, hopefully, the wind will blow away all the clouds threatening to pour down #AHMEDABAD #MIVSPBKS #RAIN # Another said, "Ohh bad stared in match." Ohh bad luck Rain 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️ stared in match PBKS vs MI #MIvsPBKS #PBKSvMI #IPLPlayoffs One wrote, "Rain go away, let us see the Eliminator!" Rain go away, let us see the Eliminator!#MIvsPBKS Another added, "PBKS entered the field and the rain gods decided to put on a show. Raining and raining heavily. Covers are on." PBKS entered the field and the rain gods decided to put on a show. Raining and raining heavily. Covers are on.#MIvsPBKS PBKS vs MI: Teams Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra ChahalImpact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Harpreet Brar Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley Impact Subs: Ashwani Kumar, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs
Mint
6 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
‘Why does Harsha Bhogle hate RCB?' Grok AI schools Royal Challengers Bengaluru fan after Punjab Kings lose Qualifier 1
Harsha Bhogle's social media post after IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 has gone viral, gaining nearly 4.5 lakh views. 'This is why the system for the play-offs is so good. Punjab Kings have played outstanding cricket and they deserve another opportunity,' the seasoned cricket analyst wrote on Twitter (now X). Bhogle expressed himself after Royal Challengers Bengaluru emphatically defeated the Punjab Kings and stormed into the IPL 2025 final. However, the post did not impress some RCB fans. One of them asked Grok, 'Why does Harsha hate RCB?' Grok, Elon Musk's AI tool, reacted with a befitting reply. 'There's no evidence Harsha Bhogle hates RCB. He has praised RCB players like Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, suggesting their retention for IPL 2025 due to strong performances. His commentary is neutral, focusing on analysis, not bias,' the AI tool responded. 'Fan perceptions of dislike likely stem from his praise for other teams, like Punjab Kings, or RCB's playoff struggles, but this is a misinterpretation. Bhogle's role demands balance, and no concrete instances show prejudice against RCB,' it added. Grok's reply earned praise from various other social media users. 'Well done, Grok,' wrote one user. Another wrote, 'Morons are adamant on putting a stamp on Harsha Bhogle.' 'Typical RCB fan. Even a god damn AI has more logic,' came from another. On the other hand, many others appreciated Harsha Bhogle's post. 'They fell short today. But Punjab's full journey earned this lifeline. Play-offs show value over time. That is the game's balance. The play-offs respect the full campaign. That is the weight of a format,' posted an X user. Another user commented, 'Both teams deserve the results. RCB deserve to be in the finals for the way they played & PBKS deserve a second life for the way they played the league phase. But today PBKS will be very very upset with their performance.' Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets to reach their first IPL final since 2016. Punjab were bowled out for just 102, with Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma taking three wickets each. RCB chased the target easily, thanks to Phil Salt's unbeaten 56. Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer said they had failed to judge the pitch and batted poorly. RCB captain Rajat Patidar praised his bowlers and Salt's form. Player of the Match Suyash said the pitch had helped his spin. Punjab still have a second chance in Qualifier 2 against the winner of GT vs MI.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Harsha Bhogle Blasts 'Spirit Of Cricket Debate' After Jitesh Sharma-Digvesh Rathi Episode
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) found an unexpected hero in the form of Jitesh Sharma as the franchise's stand-in captain delivered a performance for the ages, helping his team beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets on Tuesday. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash saw RCB chase down the mammoth target of 228 runs sparing 8 balls, with Jitesh scoring 85 runs off just 33 balls. However, RCB could've lost Jitesh when LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi attempted a non-striker run-out in the 17th over of the second innings. Though the umpire deemed Jitesh not-out, even as LSG captain Rishabh Pant decided to withdraw the appeal, the entire episode triggered yet another 'spirit of cricket' debate over the nature of the attempted dismissal. Pant was lauded by many for 'uplifting' the 'spirit of cricket' as he decided to withdraw the appeal following Digvesh's attempt to dismiss Jitesh. Famous Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle expressed his disappointment over the 'sprit of cricket' debate being triggered over the incident. "I have no problem with the umpire turning down the appeal if he thinks the non-striker was inside the crease when the bowler's arm had crossed the point where he is expected to release the ball. I am disappointed when the spirit of the game is invoked. You play by the laws," Harsha posted on X (formerly Twitter). I have no problem with the umpire turning down the appeal if he thinks the non-striker was inside the crease when the bowler's arm had crossed the point where he is expected to release the ball. I am disappointed when the spirit of the game is invoked. You play by the laws — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 27, 2025 For Harsha, the 'spirit of cricket' debate should be triggered here as the dismissal is as acceptable as any other in the rulebooks of the game. Whether the batter is technically out or not, is a different question altogether.
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘You play by laws, disappointed when spirit of game is invoked': Harsha Bhogle on Digvesh Rathi-Jitesh Sharma run out incident
The Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) match between host Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday took an interesting turn yet marred by a bit of controversy when LSG bowler Digvesh Rathi tried to run out RCB stand-in-skipper Jitesh Sharma — who was taking the game away from LSG with his blinder — at the non-strikers' end in the 17th over. Rathi's appeal, however, was deemed not out after it was sent upstairs. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant also withdrew the appeal when asked by the on-field umpires, but the effect was already ruled out due to the MCC Law 38.3.1.2, which basically won't allow the bowler to effect the run out after completing the action. While trying to inflict a run-out on the non-strikers' end, what Rathi did was all under the cricketing rules. However, this didn't stop voices from questioning the spirit of the game. Commentator Harsha Bhogle reiterated the same and said, 'You play by the laws.' He took to X and wrote, 'I have no problem with the umpire turning down the appeal if he thinks the non-striker was inside the crease when the bowler's arm had crossed the point where he is expected to release the ball. I am disappointed when the spirit of the game is invoked. You play by the laws.' I have no problem with the umpire turning down the appeal if he thinks the non-striker was inside the crease when the bowler's arm had crossed the point where he is expected to release the ball. I am disappointed when the spirit of the game is invoked. You play by the laws — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 27, 2025 RCB skipper Jitesh hugged Pant after the latter withdrew Rathi's appeal. RCB eventually beat LSG by six wickets to become the first team in the history of IPL to win all of their away league matches in a season. RCB won 7 out of 7 matches away from home in IPL 2025 and finished second to book their Qualifier 1 berth, where they will face table-toppers Punjab Kings in Mullanpur.
India.com
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav's special gesture, holds umbrella for Harsha Bhogle as rain disrupts presentation ceremony
Suryakumar Yadav shares umbrella with Harsha Bhogle during the post-match presentation. New Delhi: Mumbai Indians secured the final IPL 2025 playoff spot with a decisive victory against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, May 21. Suryakumar Yadav's match-winning 73 runs off 44 balls earned him the player of the match award. Following the game, he showed a kind gesture towards interviewer Harsha Bhogle. During a rain-soaked IPL 2025 match at the Wankhede Stadium, Suryakumar Yadav shared his umbrella with commentator Harsha Bhogle before receiving his long-awaited award after 13 games. The interview commenced immediately after the presentation. Ever seen a post-match interview like this? ☂ P.S. – A special shoutout by @surya_14kumar for his POTM award #TATAIPL | #MIvDC | @mipaltan — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 21, 2025 Suryakumar Yadav's impressive 73 runs off 44 balls, featuring powerful shots, propelled Mumbai to victory after they were struggling at 132/5 in the 18th over. His crucial 57-run partnership with Naman Dhir in the final two overs, which included 48 runs, secured him the well-deserved Player of the Match award. 'Was important for a single batter to bat till the end,' he said. 'We knew there was one over of 15–20 runs somewhere, so we had to wait till the end. The way Naman came in and shared that energy with me was also a turning point.' Mumbai Indians secured their 11th IPL playoff berth, a record for the tournament, defeating Delhi Capitals by 59 runs. Delhi, needing a victory to maintain their playoff hopes, were bowled out for 121 after struggling from the outset. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner were particularly effective for Mumbai, each taking three wickets. The post-match scene, as players and supporters sought cover beneath umbrellas as the rain started, became a memorable moment for spectators despite the thrilling game that had many noteworthy incidents. The game was played in fair weather because the rain that was expected later didn't come until after the game was over. On May 26, the Mumbai Indians will play the Punjab Kings in their last league game in Jaipur with the goal of finishing in the top two. The Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings have all guaranteed playoff spots.
