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News18
31-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
‘Save Humanity, Don't Let RCB Win': Exploring The Bizarre Trend Of IPL 2025 On 'X'
Last Updated: 'Save Humanity': Cricket fans do not want Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to lift the IPL 2025 trophy. What could be the reason? Cricket rivalries and banters go hand in hand. Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2025 campaign has been nothing short of remarkable. The Men in Red who are yet to lift the shiny IPL trophy became the first franchise in the ongoing season to reach the finals of the celebrated cricket tournament. This also marked RCB's first entry to the big finals after a wait of nine long years. The exciting moment has brought a sense of relief to the camp of millions of loyal fans, as the heartache of staying winless despite three IPL final appearances (2009, 2011, 2016) has stung them since the league's inception. But, there is a section on social media that doesn't want the Bengaluru-based franchise to win the coveted cup. But why? Curious? So were we. Thankfully for us, a user on 'X', seemingly baffled by the 'save humanity" posts targeted directly at the RCB team, asked the question out in the open. 'What's this 'Save humanity, don't let RCB win' stuff? Lol. Why is there so much obsession with a team that hasn't won a trophy?" a user who goes by the handle @Kourageous7 asked. Another IPL fan, baffled by the unusual trend, asked the community what was the harm if a winless franchise finally won. Save humanity? From what? A team winning their first IPL after 17 years of pain & heartbreaks? This is insane level of hatred. — . (@ABDszn17) May 30, 2025 Mitchell Santner, it's up to you now to save humanity — Sweet (@Lommy0Tatham) May 30, 2025 God is on the way to Save Humanity @ImRo45 🧎♂️ — Royce (@Exhausted_45) May 30, 2025 #9yearsofSRHGlory It's ur responsibility to save the humanity this year #pbks #mi #gt — srh 🧡 (@srh_addict) May 28, 2025 'Toxic Fan Base' One stand-out response to questions raised by folks online as to why humanity would be intact if RCB did not win was the presence of a few 'toxic" fans that back the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The fans of opponent teams believed that RCB fans engaged in online trolling and spreading negativity. Digvesh Rathi, the star spinner of Lucknow Super Giants, was trolled mercilessly on Instagram recently when he attempted to run RCB's Jitesh Sharma out at the non-striker's end. 'bcz of the abusive n toxic nature of the fandom, (sic)" wrote one 'X' commenter in response. 'Agree but their fanbse is turnoff, I hope Kohli gets it still." 'It's less about the team and more about the fans who are clowns." One simply wrote: 'Noise Pollution." While others backed RCB. 'It's the only missing box for RCB and hence the rivals are fearing if they win the coveted first trophy it's gonna be endgame for the blues and yellows of the IPL world," an IPL follower wrote. 'Hating RCB fan base must be the funniest thing. They are the most loyal fan base in the league with their loyalty on par with the elite European football club fanbases." When the rivalries and banters are dialled up to the highest level, it's also worth remembering that Royal Challengers Bangalore have raced to the finals of IPL 2025, thanks to a dominating win against the solid Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings side in the Qualifier 1. Played on May 29 at Mullanpur on Thursday, the Qualifier 1 between PBKS and RCB became a one-sided affair after Punjab was asked to bat first and the side crumbled to a paltry 101. Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood registered three-fers, before Phil Salt's half-century took Bengaluru over the finish line with exactly 10 overs to spare. Fortunately for Punjab, being the table toppers has given them another shot at claiming the trophy when they meet Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 scheduled for Sunday, June 1. Mumbai Indians emerged victorious on Friday night against the Gujarat Titans in a thrilling Eliminator when they managed to defend the target of 229 runs. Shubman Gill's spirited GT fell short of 20 runs in the end. Virat Kohli All eyes will now be glued on Virat Kohli on June 3 his side takes on the winners of Qualifier 2 (PBKS Vs MI). Kohli, who has been the face of the franchise since the league kickstarted, has had a tremendous IPL 2025. He gave RCB his youth, his prime, his everything and asked for nothing but a dream. Tonight, that dream is just one match away. Let it come home to him. — Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 29, 2025 The 36-year-old superstar has accumulated 614 runs at an impressive average of 55.82. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Royal Challengers Bangalore Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 31, 2025, 09:11 IST News explainers 'Save Humanity, Don't Let RCB Win': Exploring The Bizarre Trend Of IPL 2025 On 'X'
Muscat Daily
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Oman cricket team in the US for ICC CWC League 2 Series
Muscat – Fuelled by weeks of intense preparation and a steely determination to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive, the Oman national cricket team touched down in the United States on Friday ahead of the crucial ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (CWC L2) tri-series, which begins on May 17 at Broward Stadium in Florida. The tri-series will see Oman take on hosts USA and fellow contenders Canada in what is shaping up to be a pivotal leg of the League 2 campaign. Oman currently are fourth in the standings with 18 points, behind USA (22 points from 16 matches), Netherlands (22 from 17), and Canada (20), making this Florida series a must-perform tour for the Men in Red. Arriving a week in advance, Oman will begin their pre-series schedule with two warm-up matches against Minor League Cricket sides on May 11 and 13 in Orlando, giving them time to adapt to American conditions and fine-tune combinations. Head coach Duleep Mendis believes the team is ready, citing the high-quality preparations back home, including a fiercely contested four-match series against Kerala that ended 2-2 and a three-match face-off with Karnataka, which Oman lost 0-3 but drew vital lessons from. 'We are coming to showcase our strength in the L2 series in the USA. The preparations have been amazing,' said Mendis. 'First, we had Kerala here. Then Karnataka — among top Indian domestic teams. Playing under such testing conditions has helped our players immensely. You can't ask for better match exposure than this before a major international series.' Skipper Jatinder Singh was in sublime touch during the Kerala series, scoring 210 runs in just two innings, including a commanding 150. Pruthvi Machhi also struck a century, while Mohammad Nadeem contributed with two gritty fifties. Aamir Kaleem and Mujib Ali added one fifty each. On the bowling front, Hassnain Ali Shah led the charge with 9 wickets in two games, with Shakeel Ahmed close behind, claiming 7 scalps. Despite the clean sweep by Karnataka, the likes of Hammad Mirza (124), Machhi, Nadeem, Vinayak Shukla, and Aryan Bisht — all of whom registered fifties — showed promise. 'That series, though tough, gave our youngsters the kind of match toughness that can't be taught in nets,' Mendis added. He also reflected on the rapid rebuilding process Oman Cricket undertook after losing several senior players last year. 'We had to assemble a new team within two days for the Emerging Teams Asia Cup,' he recalled. 'Then came the tri-series in Al Amerat against Netherlands and UAE. It was a very difficult phase, but the boys adapted well and produced some remarkable results.' Among those to watch is Aryan Bisht, a talented off-spinner and middle-order bat who played for Oman's U19 side in 2022 and made the Emerging Asia Cup squad earlier this year. This tour marks his first appearance in a senior ODI assignment. Looking ahead, Mendis is confident that Oman's blend of youth and experience, backed by a potent spin department and a steadily maturing core, can keep their qualification hopes alive. 'This is an important series. The boys are strong, the mindset is right, and I believe this team can go all the way,' he said. As the countdown begins in Florida, Oman's campaign will be underpinned by strategic planning, disciplined execution, and a burning desire to prove that this rebuilt side has what it takes to rise on the world stage. Oman squad: Jatinder Singh (captain), Vinayak Shukla (vice-captain), Aamir Kaleem, Pruthvi Machhi, Hammad Mirza, Mohammad Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Jay Odedra, Samay Shrivastava, Hassnain Ali Shah, Muhammad Imran, Mujib Ali, Muzahir Raza, Aryan Bisht. Oman tour schedule (Florida, USA): May 11: Warm-up match vs Minor League team, Orlando, May 13: Warm-up match vs Minor League team, Orlando, May 17: Travel to Fort Lauderdale, May 19: Oman vs Canada, May 21: Oman vs USA, May 23: Oman vs Canada, May 25: Oman vs USA, May 26: Rest day, May 27: Oman vs USA, May 28: Departure.
Observer
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman cricket team lands in USA for ICC League 2 series
MUSCAT: Fuelled by weeks of intense preparation and a steely determination to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive, the Oman national cricket team touched down in the United States on Friday ahead of the crucial ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (CWC L2) tri-series, which begins on May 17 at Broward Stadium in Florida. The tri-series will see Oman take on hosts USA and fellow contenders Canada in what is shaping up to be a pivotal leg of the League 2 campaign. Oman currently are fourth in the standings with 18 points, behind USA (22 points from 16 matches), Netherlands (22 from 17), and Canada (20), making this Florida series a must-perform tour for the Men in Red. Arriving a week in advance, Oman will begin their pre-series schedule with two warm-up matches against Minor League Cricket sides on May 11 and 13 in Orlando, giving them time to adapt to American conditions and fine-tune combinations. Head coach Duleep Mendis believes the team is ready, citing the high-quality preparations back home, including a fiercely contested four-match series against Kerala that ended 2-2 and a three-match face-off with Karnataka, which Oman lost 0-3 but drew vital lessons from. 'We are coming to showcase our strength in the L2 series in the USA. The preparations have been amazing,' said Mendis. 'First, we had Kerala here. Then Karnataka — among top Indian domestic teams. Playing under such testing conditions has helped our players immensely. You can't ask for better match exposure than this before a major international series.' Skipper Jatinder Singh was in sublime touch during the Kerala series, scoring 210 runs in just two innings, including a commanding 150. Pruthvi Machhi also struck a century, while Mohammad Nadeem contributed with two gritty fifties. Aamir Kaleem and Mujib Ali added one fifty each. On the bowling front, Hassnain Ali Shah led the charge with 9 wickets in two games, with Shakeel Ahmed close behind, claiming 7 scalps. Despite the clean sweep by Karnataka, the likes of Hammad Mirza (124), Machhi, Nadeem, Vinayak Shukla, and Aryan Bisht — all of whom registered fifties — showed promise. 'That series, though tough, gave our youngsters the kind of match toughness that can't be taught in nets,' Mendis added. He also reflected on the rapid rebuilding process Oman Cricket undertook after losing several senior players last year. 'We had to assemble a new team within two days for the Emerging Teams Asia Cup,' he recalled. 'Then came the tri-series in Al Amerat against Netherlands and UAE. It was a very difficult phase, but the boys adapted well and produced some remarkable results.' Among those to watch is Aryan Bisht, a talented off-spinner and middle-order bat who played for Oman's U19 side in 2022 and made the Emerging Asia Cup squad earlier this year. This tour marks his first appearance in a senior ODI assignment. Looking ahead, Mendis is confident that Oman's blend of youth and experience, backed by a potent spin department and a steadily maturing core, can keep their qualification hopes alive. 'This is an important series. The boys are strong, the mindset is right, and I believe this team can go all the way,' he said. As the countdown begins in Florida, Oman's campaign will be underpinned by strategic planning, disciplined execution, and a burning desire to prove that this rebuilt side has what it takes to rise on the world stage. Oman squad: Jatinder Singh (captain), Vinayak Shukla (vice-captain), Aamir Kaleem, Pruthvi Machhi, Hammad Mirza, Mohammad Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Shakeel Ahmed, Jay Odedra, Samay Shrivastava, Hassnain Ali Shah, Muhammad Imran, Mujib Ali, Muzahir Raza, Aryan Bisht. Oman tour schedule (Florida, USA): May 11: Warm-up match vs Minor League team, Orlando, May 13: Warm-up match vs Minor League team, Orlando, May 17: Travel to Fort Lauderdale, May 19: Oman vs Canada, May 21: Oman vs USA, May 23: Oman vs Canada, May 25: Oman vs USA, May 26: Rest day, May 27: Oman vs USA, May 28: Departure.
Times of Oman
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Oman lift AHF Cup for the first time
Muscat: Oman's national hockey team made history on Sunday when it lifted the 2025 Men's AHF Cup, organised by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), for the first time. In a thrilling final played in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oman edged past Chinese Taipei 4-3 to stamp their authority in the event in style. The win marked a milestone in the country's sporting history and served as a double delight, as Oman had earlier qualified for the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, which will be held in India later this year. The 2025 Men's AHF Cup, a quadrennial tournament held since 1997, saw the participation of ten national teams. For Oman, coached by former Oman skipper Mohammed Hubais, the win is a testament of hard work put in by the boys and the coaching staff along with the support of the Oman Hockey Association (OHA). Previously, Oman had come close to victory on four occasions, finishing as the runner-up in 1997, 2008, 2012, and 2022. Barring the first edition in 1997, when Oman lost to hosts Hong Kong, the other three occasions, Oman had lost to Bangladesh in the respective finals. The Men in Red, however, got the better of their regular nemesis in the semi-final, winning 5-4. The final against Chinese Taipei was an intense and action-packed affair. Chinese Taipei took the lead early in the match when Wei Cheng-Zi scored in the 4th minute, capitalising on a fast-paced counterattack. However, Oman quickly equalised in the 12th minute, with Rashad Al Fazari scoring from a penalty corner to bring the score to 1–1 by the end of the first quarter. Oman started to dominate possession in the second quarter, and Shafi Al Shafari gave the team a 2–1 lead in the 22nd minute. Five minutes later, Elias Al Noufali extended the advantage to 3–1 with a well-placed goal. Despite some defensive lapses, Oman maintained their edge, and although Chinese Taipei pulled one back with a goal from Tsung-Yu Hsieh, Oman ended the second quarter with a 3–2 lead. In the third quarter, Chinese Taipei equalised again through Huang Lin-Yu in the 43rd minute, but Oman did not let the momentum slip. In the 45th minute, Ayman Madheet scored a crucial fourth goal, giving Oman the lead once more. The final quarter was a tense battle, but Oman's defence held firm, and the team successfully repelled repeated attacks from Chinese Taipei. Oman's performance in Jakarta was a showcase of resilience, discipline, and tactical brilliance, with each player contributing to the collective success. Throughout the tournament, Oman displayed their superiority, staying unbeaten in their group-stage matches. They were placed in Group A alongside Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, and Singapore. Oman began their campaign with a 3-1 win over Singapore and then defeated Hong Kong by a similar scoreline. They beat Uzbekistan 4-2 and drew with Chinese Taipei 4-4 in their concluding league match. Omani-led coaching staff A notable aspect of the latest title victory is the fact that Oman's coaching team is an all-Omani setup. Led by former national team captain Hubais, this is a maiden and major success for the all-Omani technical team. The success has proven that local leadership and expertise can guide the team to encouraging results. Hubais expressed immense pride and satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the dedication of his staff and players. 'Winning the AHF Cup for the first time in the history is a moment of great pride for every Omani. This achievement carries even greater significance thanks to the pure national leadership of both the technical and administrative staff, who demonstrated their competence and ability to achieve continental success,' Hubais said. The Men's AHF Cup 2025 saw intense action in the classification matches as teams fought for their final rankings. Bangladesh took the bronze with a 3-0 win over Kazakhstan. In the 5th/6th place playoff, Hong Kong edged out Uzbekistan with a narrow 4-3 victory while Sri Lanka wrapped up their tournament with a 6-4 win over Thailand in the 7th/8th place playoff. Meanwhile, Indonesia triumphed 5-3 over Singapore in the battle for 9th place.
