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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: RCB fans brave the rain, keep cheering and chanting Virat Kohli's name at Chinnaswamy
With a reworked schedule and a few replacements across teams, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 returned after a one-week suspension caused by rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The IPL board decided there was no better way to resume the season than the way it began — with a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru. It's a must-win match for KKR to keep their slim Playoff hopes alive, while RCB — currently sitting in second place — will seal their spot in the next round with a victory. However, one major obstacle stands in their way: heavy, persistent rain. If our passion and technology could turn this into reality, we'd have the game on already. 😉☔️But for now, dear rain, please take the bench and let us play! 🙏🏼#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 RCB fans' tribute to Virat Kohli Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from Test cricket at the age of 36 sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. With no official farewell match to mark the end of his red-ball career, fans turned to X (formerly Twitter), urging others to wear the white India Test jersey with Kohli's name and number as a tribute. #18. 🥹👑 In response, photos began surfacing online showing street vendors outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium selling white Kohli jerseys — a notable change from their usual stock of red RCB kits. Red Sea❤️🩹 Turned Into White ☠ Today Fans wear white to tribute to the King Kohli At the Chinnaswamy Stadium 🏟️🤍"RohitSharmaStand" #ViratKohli#RCBvsKKR #ipl2025update However, the gesture wasn't without concern. Some fans worried whether stadium authorities would permit entry in white jerseys, referencing a previous incident where supporters wearing the now-famous "jail" jersey were turned away. Those black-and-white striped "jail" jerseys were first seen during the RCB vs CSK match on May 3 — a cheeky response to CSK fans bringing lollipops to the Chepauk Stadium to mock RCB. RCB fans keep cheering for Kohli — even in the rain Despite the downpour, RCB fans have shown up in full spirit, donning either the red RCB jersey or the symbolic white Test jersey. When the big screen displayed Kohli's achievements, chants of his name erupted around the stadium. Chinnaswamy isn't red tonight.- A Tribute To The G.O.A.T 🤍🐐#chinnaswamystadium #Chinnaswamy #RCBvsKKR Though the weather forecast suggests slim chances of play tonight, the stands remain lively — a testament to the fans' unwavering support for their team and their beloved No. 18. Crazy scenes at Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru!Even nature's turned up in white—paying tribute to King it's Virat Kohli, even the skies know who's boss.#RCBvsKKR #IPL2025 RCB vs KKR: Squads Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Josh Hazlewood Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Spencer Johnson, Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Rovman Powell, Chetan Sakariya
NDTV
17-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Waiting For My Speech...": Rohit Sharma At His Cheeky Best During Stand Unveiling, Takes Jibe At MI Teammates
The Rohit Sharma Stand was unveiled at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) stand reveal ceremony as the name of one of India's most dangerous openers was etched in the arena. The Wankhede has been Sharma's favourite hunting ground ever since he joined the domestic circuit in 2007. While speaking at the event, he expressed immense gratitude to all those involved with the event and admitted the honour is special considering the memories of his time at the arena. Rohit also made a humorous comment referring to his Mumbai Indians (MI) teammates, who were in attendance. "Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has come here to make this event so special. What is going to happen today, I never dreamt of it. As a kid growing up, wanting to play for Mumbai, for India, no one thinks about things like these. For me, it's like any other sportsman who wants to give their best. Serve the nation, the country, as much as possible. While doing that, you try and achieve a lot of things. A lot of milestones are created, but something like this is really special. Wankhede is such an iconic stadium, there are so many memories here. 'For me to have my name amongst the greats of the game and the world's top political leaders, I cannot express what the feelings are. For that, I am really, really grateful, honoured, and very thankful to all MCA members, and not to forget the Apex Council Member. For me to be honoured while I am playing makes it special. I have retired from two formats, but I am still playing one format. It'll be a surreal feeling when I come here and play on the 21st against the Delhi Capitals, representing the Mumbai Indians. It'll be a very special feeling,' said Rohit at the event. Rohit, who recently retired from Test cricket, has been a stalwart of Mumbai cricket and has successfully captained India to successive ICC trophies with the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 triumphs. In the end, the India batter, who is now only representing the nation in the ODI format, said he was looking forward to the day he gets to represent the country at the venue and joked his Mumbai Indians teammates, who were present at the ceremony, were waiting for his speech to get over. 'It will even be more special when India plays whichever team here, that'll make it even more special. To get this honour in front of my mom, dad, my brother and his wife, and my wife. I am so, so grateful for all the people in my life, for all that they have sacrificed. Of course, my team Mumbai Indians, are here, who are waiting for my speech to get over so they can start training,' added Sharma. Rohit's wife, Ritika Sajdeh, who is often seen travelling with Rohit for tournaments and is known throughout the country as one of his biggest supporters, was visibly emotional at the event. The opening batter has represented India from as early as 2007 and was a part of the side that won the 2007 T20 World Cup. He has represented the nation in 159 T20Is, 273 ODIs, and 67 Test matches. He brought down the curtains on his T20I career after the World Cup victory in Barbados last year. In his speech, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised that the Maharashtra government will consider and provide appropriate land to support if MCA puts up a proposal to build a second Stadium of one lakh capacity in Mumbai. Fadnavis also expressed the hope that such a Stadium could be put in place in four years when the MCA will be celebrating its centenary. As part of the event, the MCA officially unveiled the Sharad Pawar Stand, Rohit Sharma Stand, Ajit Wadekar Stand, and the MCA Office Lounge in memory of the former MCA president Amol Kale. Kale had become the MCA president after defeating former India and Mumbai cricketer Sandip Patil in the elections held in October 2022. He passed away due to a cardiac arrest while touring the United States for the T20 World Cup in 2024. During his tenure, the MCA had taken some vital decisions, including the move to match the BCCI match fee for all its red-ball players for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The late Ajit Wadekar, who was represented by his family, was India's first ODI captain and led the nation to historic overseas Test series wins in the West Indies and England in 1971. He played 37 Tests and 2 ODIs between 1966 and 1974 and made his first-class debut in 1958-59. Sharad Pawar has played a key role in the development of Indian cricket as an able administrator. He has also played a big role in the overall development of the sport as President of the ICC. In the end, Fadnavis thanked all the cricketers and their families, who were bestowed with the honour. While acknowledging that there may have been a delay on the part of MCA in naming the stand in Wadekar's name, but added that the move has at least fructified now and thanked the MCA governing body for the event. Fadnavis also remembered Ajit Wadekar as the captain of the Indian cricket team that won a series in England and the West Indies. He also said that Rohit Sharma deserves the honour that has been bestowed on him as he has led India to victory in two back-to-back ICC tournaments. He also expressed the hope that one day he would see Rohit Sharma hitting a six into the stand named after him. "We must celebrate those who have made us proud," said the Maharashtra CM.
India Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Watch: Rahul Dravid's humorous message to Rohit Sharma for Wankhede stand honour
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid shared a light-hearted message while congratulating Rohit Sharma after a stand at the Wankhede Stadium was named in honour of the former Mumbai Indians captain. The stand was unveiled on Friday during a ceremony attended by Rohit's family, Mumbai Indians teammates, and other Dravid's message to RO got us like...P.S. The humour at the start & end #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #RohitSharmaStand | @ImRo45 | @rajasthanroyals Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 17, 2025advertisement"Hey Rohit. Guess you hit so many sixes into those stands that they had to name one after you! But, congratulations. I'm sure as a young boy going into the iconic Wankhede Stadium-truly one of the great stadiums in the world-you would have loved to play there, and hoped to deliver some great performances, which you have done. I'm not sure you dreamt of having a stand named after you, but now that you do, it's a fitting reward for your contribution to both Mumbai and Indian cricket," Dravid said in a video shared by Mumbai Indians on their X handle."It's truly well deserved - congratulations! I hope it was a great day with family and friends. Looking forward to seeing a lot more sixes into the Rohit Sharma Stand in all the games that you play. And when I'm short on tickets in Mumbai - now that you have a stand - I know who to contact," Dravid Sharma thanked his parents in an emotionally charged message before escorting them to the stage to unveil the stand that now bears his name in bold that moment, Rohit wasn't the star cricketer, but a grateful son acknowledging the sacrifices his parents had made to help him pursue his dream."It's going to be even more special, to have my family here-parents, brother, wife. I am grateful and thankful for whatever they have sacrificed for me," Rohit said during the ceremony organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association."I had never dreamt of what was going to happen today. You try to achieve a lot of milestones, but something like this is really special, because Wankhede is an iconic stadium and so many memories have been made here," he 38-year-old then stood beside his parents as they, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, pressed a switch that unveiled the 'Rohit Sharma Stand', accompanied by colourful fireworks and a shower of Rohit's wife, stood by his side, smiling as she took in the proud moment. Apart from Rohit, former India captain Ajit Wadekar and former BCCI president Sharad Pawar were also honoured with stands named after them.
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Rahul Dravid hails Rohit Sharma with hilarious quip after Wankhede stand honour: ‘Now I know who to contact'
Rahul Dravid has congratulated Rohit Sharma after the Mumbai Cricket Association named a stand at the Wankhede Stadium after the latter and joked that he now knows who to call whenever he needs tickets for matches at the venue. The stand was unveiled on Friday and Rohit was felicitated in the presence of his family and his Mumbai Indians teammates, among others. 'Hey Rohit. Guess you hit so many sixes into those stands that they had to name one after you! But, congratulations. I'm sure as a young boy going into the iconic Wankhede Stadium — truly one of the great stadiums in the world — I'm sure you would have loved to have played there, I'm sure you would have wanted to have some great performances there, which you have done. I'm not sure you dreamt about having a stand named after you, but that it has come to that and that you have one named after you, it's a just reward for your contribution to both Mumbai and Indian cricket,' said Dravid in a video shared by the Mumbai Indians on their X handle. Rahul Dravid's message to RO got us like… 🥹💙 P.S. The humour at the start & end 😂👌#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #RohitSharmaStand | @ImRo45 | @rajasthanroyals — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 17, 2025 Rohit had started his international career under Dravid, making his debut in an ODI against Ireland on June 23, 2007. Later, Dravid took over as head coach of the Indian team when Rohit was captain and the pair led the team to the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup before clinching the 2024 T20 World Cup title. The pair also led India to a rare draw in a Test series in South Africa in January 2024. 📹 An iconic & a special evening at क्रिकेट ची पंढरी – Wankhede Stadium 🏟️💙#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #RohitSharmaStand | @ImRo45 | @MumbaiCricAssoc — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 17, 2025 'It's truly well deserved — congratulations! I hope it was a great day with family and friends. Looking forward to seeing a lot more sixes into the Rohit Sharma Stand in all the games that you play. And when I'm short on tickets in Mumbai — now that you have a stand — I know who to contact,' Dravid added.
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First Post
17-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Rahul Dravid hails Rohit Sharma as Wankhede stand is named after him: ‘A reward for your contribution'
Rahul Dravid shared a humorous yet heartfelt message for Rohit Sharma as a stand named after him was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium. read more Rahul Dravid sent a heartwarming video message to Rohit Sharma as a stand was named after him at the Wankhede Stadium. Images: MCA/Mumbai Indians Rahul Dravid hailed Rohit Sharma and his contributions to Mumbai and India cricket as a cricket stand by his name was unveiled on Friday. India ODI captain Rohit Sharma was present at the ceremony along with his parent and wife Ritika Sajdeh as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) unveiled the Rohit Sharma Stand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai . One of the best white-ball players of all time, the Rohit Sharma Stand recognises the immense contribution of the 38-year-old, who recently captained India to the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 title victories. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Team India also reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup with an unbeaten streak under Rohit's captaincy while Rahul Dravid was the head coach. Dravid was also part of the team when they won the T20 World Cup last year. During his tenure with the team, Dravid formed a strong bond with Rohit and it was only on his instance that the veteran continued to coach India despite defeat in the 2023 World Cup final. Dravid pays rich tribute to Rohit Paying tribute to Rohit, Dravid said the new stand in his name is a testament to Rohit's contributions. 'Hey Rohit, guess you hit so many sixes into those stands that they had to name one after you,' Dravid said in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on X. 'But no, just congratulations! I'm sure there's a young boy going into the iconic Wankhede Stadium, truly one of the great stadiums in the world. I'm sure you would have loved to play there. I'm sure you would have wanted to have some great performances there, which you have done. I'm not sure you dreamt about having a stand named after you. But that it has come to that and that you have one named after you, I think it is just a reward to your contribution to both Mumbai and Indian cricket.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Talking about Rohit. He recently retired from Test cricket but continues to be the captain of the Indian side in ODIs.
