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India.com
an hour ago
- Sport
- India.com
WATCH: AB de Villiers reveals real reason behind Virat Kohli's Test retirement, truth will surprise you
WATCH: AB de Villiers reveals real reason behind Virat Kohli's Test retirement, truth will surprise you New Delhi: Former South African captain and legendary batsman AB de Villiers reached Islam Gymkhana in Mumbai on Saturday (May 31), where he practiced with wheelchair players and also played a match with them. Along with this, AB de Villiers also gave tips to the players. The players looked very excited to have 'Mr. 360' among them. On this occasion, AB de Villiers said, 'It is beautiful to see these players playing cricket with a smile on their wheelchairs. Hope they get more opportunities, better facilities and sponsorship for equipment in the future.' Royal Challengers Bangalore has made it to the final of IPL-2025. This team has booked a ticket to the title match after 9 years. RCB registered a spectacular 8-wicket win against Punjab Kings in Qualifier-1 on 29 May. Now the team has a 'golden chance' to win its first title. AB de Villiers has expressed happiness over RCB reaching the final. He said, 'I am very happy that RCB is in the final. Qualifier-2 between Mumbai and Punjab will be very spectacular. Mumbai is looking strong at the moment, but this is cricket.' De Villiers believes that India has a lot of talented players. He said, 'It is time to give a chance to young players. Shubman Gill has taken up the responsibility. There is a lot of talent in India, a big credit for which goes to IPL. This is a great platform for Indian cricketers.' Along with this, he also praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi. #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | On Shubman Gill appointed India's Test Captain ahead of the England series, Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers says, 'It is time for the younger guys to step up. Shubman Gill is taking on the responsibility. There is a lot of talent in… — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Virat Kohli has said goodbye to the Test format. De Villiers has called Kohli's decision right. He said, 'You should listen to your heart. He followed his gut feeling. I think he has done a lot for cricket. It is a matter of good fortune that we will see him on the cricket field now.'
NDTV
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Virat Kohli's Lookalike Spotted Serving Prasad At Odisha Temple, Video Goes Viral
A video clip from the Ananta Vasudev Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is going viral online, not for its spiritual setting, but because of a man bearing an uncanny resemblance to cricketer Virat Kohli. The clip was originally shared by food vlogger Pratham Arora on YouTube and later gained wider traction after being reposted on X by a user named 'Sunil the Cricketer'. Since then, it has amassed over a million views, with many social media users labelling the man as Kohli's doppelganger. In the video, a devotee is seen filming the temple surroundings while waiting for prasad. As the camera pans to the man distributing it, viewers immediately notice his striking resemblance to the cricket star. Dressed in a traditional dhoti and sporting a moustache, his facial features closely mirror those of Kohli. "I am convincing myself that person is not Virat Kohli," read the caption of the viral post, echoing the sentiments of thousands of amused and amazed users online. Watch the video below: I am convincing myself that person is not Virat Kohli. — Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) May 29, 2025 Internet users flooded the comments section with humorous takes. "Bro finally became the pooja path type," commented one user. "He has figured out what to do post retirement," said another. "It's insane how many guys actually look like Virat Kohli. Even in my city there's this one guy who looks exactly like him," expressed a third user. "This is Virat Kohli when not playing cricket," jokingly wrote another. "So Kohli never left for the UK? Instead, he started serving the mandir?" sarcastically commented one user. "@AnushkaSharma will get confused as to who is the real @imVkohli," jokingly wrote another. Meanwhile, this is not the first time someone has spotted Virat Kohli's doppelganger. Last year, a Virat Kohli lookalike was spotted amid protests in Bangladesh, sporting a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cap and fervently shouting slogans. Another Virat Kohli lookalike in India went viral in January last year in Ayodhya. The uncanny resemblance was undeniable, with the doppelganger donning the Indian cricket team's jersey, sending fans into a frenzy. The lookalike was mobbed by fans for selfies, and the video of the entire incident went viral on social media.
South Wales Guardian
3 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Jacob Bethell hails Virat Kohli influence after starring role in first ODI
A perfectly-paced 82 off 53 balls on his home ground at Edgbaston was the standout of England's 400 for eight in a 238-run demolition of the West Indies on Thursday. The Metro Bank one-day series opener was Bethell's first England outing in three months as an injury to his left hamstring sidelined him for the Champions Trophy and his IPL commitments meant he missed last week's Test win over Zimbabwe. Bethell might have featured just twice for Royal Challengers Bangalore but he feels emboldened by the experience, having opened the batting both times with India superstar Kohli, who recently retired from Test duty. 'I can't think of a specific thing he said to me that I was like 'that's what I'm going to remember', but it was just an accumulation over the couple of months of chatting to him,' Bethell said. 'I think he quite enjoys the overseas boys because we're pretty chill around him, but he's definitely got whatever they say nowadays: 'aura'. It was pretty electrifying to walk out with him. He's got a certain intensity, he flips that switch on as soon as he crosses that line. 'It was just nice to speak to him off and on the field, away from cricket. It was cool to experience someone of his calibre and how he goes about doing things. '(The IPL) was a great experience and I've definitely taken a lot for my game. I feel like I'm a better player now than I was a couple of months ago.' Bethell being at the IPL spared England having to choose between him and Ollie Pope at number three against Zimbabwe but the issue remains on the table for India's forthcoming visit. There were no discussions around returning early to put himself in contention at Trent Bridge, where Pope quietened his critics with a fine 171 to earn captain Ben Stokes' backing. The absent Bethell was unwittingly the centre of attention as Stokes hinted the 21-year-old would return for the first Test against India at Headingley on June 20 – only to clarify he meant a comeback into the squad was more likely, hitting out at an 'agenda' against Pope. Bethell, who impressed in his debut Test series in New Zealand last December, was oblivious to the furore as he steers clear of social media. 'I was pretty far away to be honest,' Bethell said. 'I didn't really hear a lot of it until one of my friends messaged me and said the whole thing was going on, but I haven't really followed it.' Jacob Bethel is some talent .. Do not be surprised if he walks out at No 3 in the Test series versus India .. 👍 — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 29, 2025 Ashes 2005-winning captain Michael Vaughan said on X 'do not be surprised' if England plump for Bethell in the blockbuster five-match series against India following his star turn in Birmingham. Bethell, though, is only focusing on Sunday's second ODI in Cardiff, where England could wrap up a first 50-over series win since just before the 2023 World Cup. 'Whatever happens, it will be, and when the time comes, it'll be fine,' Bethell added. 'I'm still trying to cement my place in this one-day side and the T20 side. If I get a chance in that Test side, I'll be looking to do the same. I'm just taking it game by game.'
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
AB de Villiers expresses delight as RCB qualifies in IPL final after 8 years
AB de Villiers talks about Shubman Gill's appointment as India's Test Captain ahead of the England series, praising the young talent in India and the IPL's role in nurturing it. He also shares his thoughts on Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, acknowledging Kohli's legacy and impact on the sport. Additionally, De Villiers expresses his excitement for Royal Challengers Bangalore's progress into the IPL 2025 final, hoping this will be their year. Show more Show less
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'What people say...': RJ Mahvash shares cryptic Instagram story amid dating rumours with Yuzvendra Chahal
RJ Mahvash, who has been linked to cricketer in recent months, attended the IPL Qualifier 1 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday at the Chandigarh stadium. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Following the match, she shared an Instagram story and photos from the stands while wearing Punjab Kings colours, which garnered significant public attention, especially given the context of Chahal's recent divorce from Dhanashree Verma in March 2023. posted a cryptic note on her Instagram story alongside a picture of herself, addressing the ongoing speculation about her relationship with Chahal. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. "What's important is that 'YOU KNOW' you have never done wrong to anyone. You have been pure with your intentions always and that you remember you have to return to God. Live by your ethics. Rest what people say is all noise. Cancel it." The RJ shared multiple photographs from the stadium, showcasing her support for Punjab Kings by holding the team's flag. She expressed her prediction for the tournament in her post caption. "Prediction: Final match RCB vs PBKS hoga!" The social media activity gained additional attention as Mahvash chose to disable the comments section on her Instagram post, seemingly to avoid commentary related to Chahal. Instagram Story of RJ Mahvash. The relationship speculation between Mahvash and Chahal intensified during the period when Chahal was reportedly proceeding with his divorce from actress-choreographer Dhanashree Verma. The divorce was officially finalised in March this year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Both Mahvash and Chahal have maintained their stance of being "just good friends" throughout the speculation period. Despite the media attention, Mahvash has consistently attended Punjab Kings' matches throughout this season, maintaining her visible presence at the games.
