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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
BCCI breaks silence on shifting IPL 2025 final from Kolkata to Ahmedabad: 'The decision was...'
As rain caused a considerable delay to the start of Qualifier 2 on Sunday in Ahmedabad, leaving the Ambanis visibly tense with a potential washout threatening Mumbai Indians' campaign, social media showed no mercy to the BCCI for shifting the match and the final from Kolkata to the Gujarat city. But a sigh of relief followed as no overs were lost in Qualifier 2, and rain stayed away from the final, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden title by defeating Punjab Kings. Kolkata's Eden Gardens was originally scheduled to host Qualifier 2 and the final. However, the venue was changed during the IPL Governing Council meeting on May 20, when BCCI officials decided to alter the schedule based on weather forecasts. As a result, Hyderabad also lost out on hosting Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, with Chandigarh stepping in. According to a Cricbuzz report, BCCI justified its decision based on weather data for IPL cities. Kolkata had a reported 65% chance of rain, while Ahmedabad showed only 3%. The decision drew political backlash, but BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia broke his silence on Wednesday, saying: "The decision was never political. We banked on scientific material and inputs. There was no rain forecast in Ahmedabad at the time of the GC." BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, too had spoken much on the same lines ahead of the final, dismissing reports and speculations suggesting a 'political agenda' behind shifting the venue. "There is no politics in the decision involving the shift in the venue of the IPL 2025 final. If the IPL hadn't been suspended for a week and the tournament had happened according to the initial schedule, the final would have been held in Kolkata, and the playoffs would have been held in Hyderabad. After the schedule was changed, the weather aspect was considered. Even broadcasters urged the venue shift to avoid losses," he told ANI. In hindsight, BCCI's conviction proved right. While Kolkata remained dry on Sunday, it was lashed by thunderstorms on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the second innings of the final. Had the match been held there, the result would likely have depended on the reserve day.
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Tilak Varma to Reece Topley: Nita Ambani's MI might release these star players after IPL 2025
In this collection of pictures we shall take a look at the list of players who might be released by Nita Ambani's Mumbai Indians after IPL 2025. Mumbai Indians' journey in IPL 2025 ended with Qualifier 2. The Mumbai team won its last title in the year 2020. In such a situation, Mumbai Indians can release some players before the 2026 season. These may include players who did not get many opportunities in IPL 2025. Therefore, the team can consider releasing them. Mujeeb Ur Rahman was included in the team after Allah Ghazanfar was injured. But he got a chance to play only one match. He could not fit in the team combination. Therefore, Mumbai may release him before IPL 2026. Satyanarayan Raju also got a chance to play only two matches in IPL 2025. He was behind bowlers like Ashwini Kumar and Corbin Bosch in the team. Raju can also be released from Mumbai. Raj Angad Bawa is an all-rounder. He got a chance to play two matches in IPL 2025. But he did not get a chance to bat or bowl in any match. He was also part of the team in the eliminator match against Gujarat. But he did not get a chance to bat or bowl. Mumbai may release him too. Reece Topley did not get a chance to show his skills for Mumbai Indians this season. Trent Boult and Corbin Bosch were ahead of him. He only played one match that is because Deepak Chahar's injury. Tilak Varma is among the players who haven't lived up to expectations this season. The young talent is often viewed as a potential all-format mainstay for India. However, IPL form has consistently influenced T20I team selections, and his underwhelming showing this year has sparked discussions about his future with the Mumbai Indians heading into the 2026 season.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Ahmedabad weather today: Humid conditions but chances of rain low
Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday witnessed partly cloudy skies, with the weather department indicating no possibility of rain in the city. Hot and humid conditions persisted throughout the day in the city, with temperatures touching a sweltering 38 degree Celsius and humidity at 42 per cent. While the cloud cover in the city is above 50 per cent, the chances of precipitation have dropped down to five per cent, accordng to private weather agency AccuWeather, as of 6 pm. AccuWeather said there was a 66 per cent chance of rain in the city on Tuesday afternoon, with conditions expected to ease by evening. However, amid concerns regarding the weather before the RCB vs PBKS final game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad, the chances of precipitation continue to remain low in the city. The possibility of rain in Ahmedabad is expected to increase up to 9 per cent by night, with a 2 per cent chance of thunderstorms in the city. The PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 match held on Sunday had also been disrupted by the rain during the initial couple of hours. After the onset of the southwest monsoon on May 24 over Kerala, the its progress across the country stalled, two senior weather officials said according to a Reuters report. However, the rains will increase again starting May 11, covering the rest of the country, the report stated SD Sanap, scientist with the India Meteorological Department's Pune office, as saying. India witnessed its earliest onset in 16 years, with the southwest monsoon arriving eight days before its normal date on June 1, according to the India Meteorological Department. The onset occurred after all the meteorological criteria were satisfied, with the cloud cover over southeast Arabian Sea and its adjoining peninsular areas, increasing a couple of days before May 24. A weather system is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal around June 11, strengthening and monsoon and also creating favourable conditions for it to cover the northern parts of the country, Reuters quoted a weather department official as saying.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
IPL 2025 final: 'Job is half done,' says PBKS captain Iyer; RCB will give their best for Kohli, says Patidar
Captains Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar shared their thoughts on their team's preparations on the eve of the IPL 2025 final between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, which will witness the crowning of a first-time champion. read more Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer hailed the youngsters for playing a key role in propelling the team into an Indian Premier League (IPL) final for the first time in 11 years, but has has made it clear that the job is only 'half-done' for his team after their emphatic victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. After finishing on top of the points table, PBKS suffered an 8-wicket thrashing at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. The Kings, however, bounced back in style in Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians, the team that had defeated Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, with Iyer smashing an unbeaten 87 to help his team chase down a target of 204 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD PBKS thus face RCB in Tuesday's final, which will be taking place at the same venue as Qualifier 2 with a 'Reserve Day' in place in case of an extensive delay due to rain. And with both teams having finished runner-up in the past, the IPL is set to crown a first-time champion 24 hours from now – or inside 48 hours, if the 'Reserve Day' is activated. 'I think the role of a captain is that you have to get the best out of your players in terms of performance. And when we got a start in this tournament, we gained momentum right from the beginning. After that, every individual kept stepping up," PBKS captain Iyer said on the eve of the final against RCB in Ahmedabad. 'We have so many youngsters in our team; they've been dictating terms from ball one, and they've done it throughout the season. This is the reason we've reached the final. 'I felt like my job was half done. It's not even finished. We have a match tomorrow. I approached it with that mindset. The job is half done, and I have to come back tomorrow. I have to play the match again. I was thinking that recovery is important,' he added, reflecting on his match-winning knock on Sunday that ensured MI suffered a Qualifier 2 loss for the second time in three years. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Always like to keep things simple': RCB captain Patidar Madhya Pradesh batter Patidar, meanwhile, has become the fourth captain after Anil Kumble (2009), Daniel Vettori (2011) and Virat Kohli (2016) to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru into an IPL final. However, while his predecessors have all stumbled at the final hurdle, Patidar hopes to be the one to finally end an 18-year wait for the franchise that enjoys a massive fanbase, one that rivals five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. Patidar and the rest of the franchise will also be rallying to try and fulfill Kohli's dream of lifting the title. The batting superstar has represented RCB since the inaugural season in 2008, completing 9,000 runs for the franchise during the final league match of the season against Lucknow Super Giants, but the glittering trophy has somehow managed to evade him throughout his career. Royal Challengers Bengaluru had gained direct entry into the IPL 2025 final after thrashing Punjab Kings by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1. Reuters With Kohli in the twilight of his playing career, having already retired from Twenty20 Internationals and Test cricket, he will be looking at Tuesday's final as a golden opportunity to finally heal years of heartbreak. 'Of course. I think he has given a lot of years to RCB and the international side also. We will try to do our best in the game,' Patidar said on the eve of the final in Ahmedabad. 'We are not looking on the stage that we are in the finals. We will try to play our best cricket. We are not playing here for the stage. I always like to keep things simple,' he added, when quizzed on the pressure of playing in a final. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As for the secret to achieving instant success as RCB captain after replacing former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis in the role, Patidar said a 'good environment off the field' between the players, domestic as well as international, was the key. 'Till now, I have enjoyed a lot to be honest. For me, I think it is a great opportunity to learn from the great leaders of the game, (some) great players, great foreign players of the game. It is a great opportunity for me to learn from them and their different ideas, which is helping me a lot in my leadership role,' he said. 'I have always tried to create a good environment off the field as much as I can so that every player, whether it is a domestic player or an international player, they both feel the same. They should feel relaxed and confident. I think this is my first point,' the 32-year-old said during the press conference. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The final of the 18th season gets underway at 7.30 pm in Ahmedabad with toss taking place half-an-hour earlier.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Harbhajan Singh slams Mumbai Indians coaching staff for ‘interfering and gesturing' late in Punjab Kings chase
The Mumbai Indians coaching staff's actions in the latter stages of the Punjab Kings' extraordinary chase in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 2 worked against the five-time champions, former spinner Harbhajan Singh has said. MI lost the match by five wickets and thus missed out on a shot at a record sixth title with PBKS chasing down a target of 204 with an over to spare. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer has been lauded for the composed manner in which he powered the chase. Iyer scored an unbeaten 87 in 41 balls. Harbhajan said that this composure seemed to be missing among the MI coaching staff, with head coach Mahela Jayawardene seen to be gesturing from the sidelines and talking to Jasprit Bumrah in the latter stages of the chase. 'Look at the Mumbai Indians dugout. When they were leaking runs, there was too much involvement from the outside,' Harbhajan, who won three IPL titles with MI, said on his Youtube channel. 'The coaches are telling a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah what to do and what not. A dressing room needs to remain calm and composed. Coaches should only give advice. Don't show desperation. So somewhere I felt that when this happens way too much, it breaks the player's spirit,' said Harbhajan. MI are the most successful team in the history of the IPL along side Chennai Super Kings. However, they haven't won the tournament since 2020 and in the years since, this was only the second time that they made it past the league stage. All of MI's titles were won under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, who was replaced by Hardik Pandya in the position before the 2024 season. 'Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, they are all big players. And when they are playing, let them do what they need to do to get the right result for the team. They have won many trophies together. They needed to be shown a lot more faith, but the coaching staff time and again was interfering and gesturing with their hands,' added Harbhajan.
