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NDTV
8 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Blow To RCB Fans, Open Bus Parade Likely To Be Cancelled. Here's Why
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 18-year wait for an Indian Premier League title as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday. One of the most popular teams in the league, led by the huge fan-following of Virat Kohli, RCB are widely known to have a large, passionate fanbase. The team were expected to conduct an open bus parade through the streets of Bengaluru on Wednesday. However, NDTV has learnt from its sources that the bus parade is unlikely at the moment. The major reason behind the bus parade being denied the required permission is due to heavy traffic in Bengaluru. As a result, the intention is to avoid large gatherings. The city is considered to be the fourth-most populated city in India. "No Victory Parade" #RCB — NDTV India (@ndtvindia) June 4, 2025 Instead, sources have confirmed to NDTV that there will be a felicitation ceremony for the RCB team inside their iconic home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, today. The felicitation function is likely to be held from 5 PM to 6 PM on Wednesday, with entry restricted only to ticket or pass holders. Amidst this, the public has been advised to use Metro-rail and other forms of public transport to reach the venue, due to limited parking being available. They have also been advised to avoid using the Central Business District area in Bengaluru between 3 PM and 8 PM on Wednesday. A crowd is expected to be present at the Chinnaswamy, and the players will also perform a victory lap, possibly similar to the one Team India did at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after winning the T20 World Cup 2024. RCB were led to their first-ever title - in their fourth IPL final - by Rajat Patidar. With crucial contributions from several batters and led by an excellent spell from Krunal Pandya, RCB managed to defend its first innings total of 190 against PBKS. After Virat Kohli's measured 35-ball 43 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were restricted to 190/9 by a disciplined Punjab Kings (PBKS) attack in the IPL 2025 final, another heartbreak appeared imminent for the veteran batter and his team. Having suffered defeat in three previous finals across his 18-season IPL career, Kohli may have feared that the elusive title would once again slip away. But this time, fate had a different plan. RCB's bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya's sensational 2/17 from four overs, produced a spirited comeback to restrict Punjab Kings to 184/7 and seal a dramatic six-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium, finally ending their long-standing title drought. While Shashank Singh nearly pulled off a miracle with a fighting 30-ball 61* — including three sixes and a four off the final over — RCB held their nerve to lift their maiden IPL trophy, adding it to their Women's Premier League (WPL) crown from 2024. Long branded as underachievers, RCB finally buried that tag with a complete campaign in 2025, finishing second in the league stage and earning a direct ticket to the final after defeating PBKS in Qualifier 1.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Does the United States allow cricket betting? Top 5 countries where it is legal this IPL 2025 season
Cricket is one of the most loved sports across the globe, and the United States has been feeling the craze of the same ever since the T20 World Cup 2024 was hosted by the country, jointly with the West Indies. Now that the IPL 2025 season is coming to a close with the final match starting off in a matter of minutes, here's an insight into betting laws across cricket-playing nations. Cricket is not considered a major sport in the United States, but its popularity has significantly increased ever since the country hosted the ICC T20 World Cup back in 2024. Therefore, the betting laws surrounding cricket in the US, vary by state in the US. In 2018, the Supreme Court decided to overturn the federal ban on sports betting, and multiple states moved to legalize betting and regulate the practice. As soon as this happened, there was reportedly an upsurge in betting trends in the United States, even for a non-major sport like cricket. Along with traditional American sports, cricket is also gaining popularity in the betting sector, according to The Cricket Panda's earlier report. If we consider the United States' neighboring country, Mexico, sports betting there has been legal since 2004, but with certain restrictions. Bets can be placed through online platforms or retail sportsbooks in Mexico, with football and soccer capturing the majority of the betting market there. However, in order to place a bet, one must be 18 years of age and above. England, where cricket is a very popular sport, allows betting to be regulated under the Gambling Act of 2005. However, there are certain guidelines in place to ensure a fair practice so that the integrity of the sport is not tarnished. Other countries where betting is now permitted include the likes of Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Canada. Among these, some are very popular cricket-playing nations.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Does Virat Kohli have a home in the United States? Here's what we know about his lavish properties
Virat Kohli will be seen in action during the IPL 2025 final, when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Punjab Kings clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 3. Kohli will be one of the star attractions of the game, as his team is yet to win an IPL title in all these years, and RCB fans would be hoping for one match-winning performance from him today. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, have also not won an IPL title yet, and will be gunning for gold this time around. Meanwhile, as the IPL excitement unfolds, let's have a look at the lavish properties owned by Virat Kohli. As of now, he does not have a home in the United States, but has been to the US often, and was mainly seen there during the T20 World Cup 2024, when Team India was playing there. However, even though he reportedly does not have a home in the United States yet, he has not forgotten to give his luxurious home in India's Alibaug, a touch of the US. In a previous interview with Architectural Digest, Kohli mentioned that his villa has been designed in a 'Californian Konkan' style. The villa has four bedrooms, with the high ceilings and natural hardwood being the main attractions. Exotic Italian marbles, raw travertines, and Turkish limestones are some of the architectural materials used that give Virat's home a lavish look. The villa also boasts a rare Balinese sukabumi stone-clad temperature-controlled pool, coupled with a jacuzzi, according to Architectural Digest. Some of his other properties include a sea-facing apartment in Mumbai's Worli, which was purchased back in 2016 for a whopping $39,71,521 (Today's exchange rate). Then comes his business venture, One8 Commune's outlets across India, spread throughout major Indian cities like Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Heinrich Klaasen net worth: From IPL salary to endorsements - here's all you need to know about South African's earnings
South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen on Monday announced a shock retirement from all formats of international cricket. Klaasen's international retirement came as a huge blow for South Africa ahead of their co-hosting of the 2027 World Cup where he would have been a major draw card in the batting line-up. Having already called it time in Test cricket in 2024, the 33-year-old's retirement from white-ball cricket came as a shock to many. However, the hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter will maintain his presence felt on the global T20 league circuit. The last time Klaasen wore a South African jersey was during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand in Dubai a few months back. The Proteas lost in the last four stage. Klaasen was also a part of the South African team that lost the T20 World Cup 2024 final to India in Barbados. Based on a report, Klaasen's net worth is close to USD 6 million which is close to ₹ 51 crore as of 2024. However, there is no update on his net worth in 2025. A major part of Klaasen's income comes from his IPL salary with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Cricket South Africa contract and various brand endorsements. As far as his IPL salary is concerned, Klaasen joined IPL through Rajasthan Royals in 2018 for ₹ 50 lakh. The next year, Klaasen was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹ 50 lakh. The right-hander didn't play in the next three seasons before making a comeback in 2023 through Sunrisers Hyderabad who bought him for ₹ 5.25 Crore. Following his heroics with the bat, Klaasen was retained for ₹ 23 crore ahead of IPL 2025 meg auction. Besides IPL, Klaasen also plies his trade in England's The Hundred, Caribbean Premier League, Major League Cricket in the USA, Global T20 Canada and SA20. Based on the website, Klaasen has endorsed brands like Sareen Sports, KFC, LG, Newara, Neo Life South Africa, MRF Tyres, Asics and more. As far as his car collection is concerned, Klaasen's garage has a Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and a BMW X5, reportedly which are valued at approximately ₹ 80 lakh and ₹ 75 lakh, respectively.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
'He's that good': Shreyas Iyer backed to lead India in multiple formats as MI bow out of IPL 2025
Shreyas Iyer has entered the history books by becoming the first-ever captain in IPL history to take three franchises to the finals. The 30-year-old led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their first IPL title in a decade and had previously led the Delhi Capitals to the IPL 2020 Finals. With Iyer being among the only eight captains who have won an IPL trophy and on the way to winning another silverware, the chorus for handing him more responsibility within the Indian team has also started to grow. Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has predicted that Shreyas Iyer will captain Team India in multiple formats. Notably, the Indian team currently has three different captains across the formats: Suryakumar Yadav leads the charge in T20Is, Shubman Gill is at the helm of the Test team, and Rohit Sharma captains the ODIs. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Uthappa wrote, 'I've said this time and again and I'll say it AGAIN!! Iyer will captain India in multiple formats!! He has to!! He's that good!! 🫡🫠' While there may not be any captaincy spot open for Iyer to take over in the Indian team at the moment, the Mumbai-based batter will likely be taking inspiration from Rohit Sharma. Sharma led Mumbai Indians (MI) to five IPL trophies from 2013 to 2020, all the while the Indian team was either led by MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli. Finally, when the opportunity arose to lead Team India after Virat Kohli stepped down, Rohit Sharma took it with both hands and has since led the team to two ICC trophies: the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy 2025. In the meantime, Iyer's performances with the bat are making it more and more unlikely that the BCCI would be able to ignore him for long in either T20Is or the Test format.
