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India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Virat Kohli on winning IPL after 18 years: Gave it my youth, prime and experience
Virat Kohli could not hide his emotions at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Even before the final ball was bowled in the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, tears streamed down his cheeks. It was a release of emotion and energy that had built up over 18 years. Unlike many athletes who are overcome with emotion in such moments, Kohli was articulate as he reflected on the significance of the night, his journey with RCB, and the wait that had finally come to an end on Tuesday, 3 here, with the emotion, the Red Army sitting in the background – just incredible. This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It's been 18 long years,' Virat Kohli told the Final: Report | Highlights 'I've given this team my youth, my prime, and now my experience. Every season, I've come out and given it everything I have to try and win this. To finally have this moment arrive – it's an unbelievable feeling,' he said that winning the title with Bengaluru gave him immense satisfaction, and he wouldn't have wanted the script to play out any other SOUL IS BENGALURU: KOHLI'I've lifted almost every other trophy – World Cups, T20s, ODIs, the Champions Trophy. But this? This is right up there. I've given my all for 18 years. I've stayed loyal to this team, no matter what. There were moments when I thought otherwise, but I stood by them, and they stood by me. I always dreamt of winning with is far more special than winning with any other team. My heart is with Bengaluru. My soul is with Bengaluru. And this is the team I'll play for until my final IPL game.'As a sportsman, you dream of winning the big ones – and this one was missing. Tonight, I am going to sleep like a baby,' he Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
IPL 2025 today's match: CSK vs RR Playing 11, batters vs bowlers match-ups
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are facingt Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi today. In the match RR won the toss and opted to bowl first. CSK vs RR playing 11 today: CSK playing 11: Impact players: RR playing 11 today: Impact players: CSK, currently at the bottom of the points table, have managed just three wins in twelve outings, enduring a tough season despite being five-time champions. However, the team has experimented with several new players in recent matches—some of whom have impressed—offering promise for the future. They come into this fixture after narrowly defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets. Notably, key overseas players Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, and Nathan Ellis are unavailable for the remainder of the tournament. Meanwhile, RR sit just above CSK in ninth place with a similar record—three victories and nine losses from twelve games. Their last match ended in heartbreak with a one-run loss to KKR. Lluan-dre Pretorius has come in as a replacement for the injured Nitish Rana, while Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the rest of the season. With both sides evenly matched, a competitive contest is expected. CSK vs RR player battles CSK Batters vs RR Bowlers CSK Batter RR Bowler Format Inns Runs Outs Avg SR Shivam Dube Wanindu Hasaranga IPL 3 43 1 43 215 MS Dhoni Jofra Archer IPL 5 44 0 – 119 Devon Conway Wanindu Hasaranga IPL 2 30 1 30 188 Deepak Hooda Wanindu Hasaranga T20s 4 34 3 11.3 142 Sam Curran Jofra Archer T20s 4 25 1 25 104 RR Batters vs CSK Bowlers RR Batter CSK Bowler Format Inns Runs Outs Avg SR Yashasvi Jaiswal Khaleel Ahmed IPL 4 34 2 17 200 Yashasvi Jaiswal Sam Curran IPL 6 46 1 46 148 Yashasvi Jaiswal Nathan Ellis T20s 2 23 2 11.5 144 Riyan Parag Noor Ahmad IPL 2 48 0 – 171 Riyan Parag Matheesha Pathirana T20s 3 19 2 9.5 112 Riyan Parag Khaleel Ahmed IPL 2 32 0 – 229 Dhruv Jurel Noor Ahmad IPL 3 11 2 5.5 122 Shimron Hetmyer Noor Ahmad T20s 7 39 1 39 139 Shimron Hetmyer Ravindra Jadeja T20s 7 55 2 27.5 167 Shimron Hetmyer Khaleel Ahmed T20s 5 51 1 51 204 Shimron Hetmyer Sam Curran T20s 4 52 1 52 226 Wanindu Hasaranga Matheesha Pathirana T20s 6 12 2 6 86 Wanindu Hasaranga Noor Ahmad T20s 6 47 1 47 157 Wanindu Hasaranga Ravindra Jadeja IPL 2 6 2 3 200 Sanju Samson Ravindra Jadeja IPL 10 81 3 27 131 Sanju Samson Khaleel Ahmed IPL 6 81 1 81 162 Sanju Samson Ravichandran Ashwin IPL 8 60 1 60 120 Sanju Samson Noor Ahmad IPL 3 21 2 10.5 162 Sanju Samson Nathan Ellis IPL 2 12 2 6 109 Sanju Samson Sam Curran IPL 4 21 2 10.5 131
Int'l Cricket Council
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Adil Rashid rallies behind Brook as England's new captain
Following Jos Buttler's decision to step down, 26-year-old Harry Brook has been handed the responsibility of leading England's white-ball revival. Senior players are fully behind him, with Adil Rashid confident that Brook is the right man to take the team forward. "I am sure he is ready but when someone takes over the captaincy it is not an overnight thing. He has got time, he has done well so far with what he's done,' Rashid said, speaking to PA news agency. 'I am sure he will be a very good leader and going forward he will do wonders for England cricket. 'He will not take it lightly. There is obviously a lot of thought that has gone into it with him taking over the captaincy of the ODI team and T20s. It is a big task, it is a big thing but they gave it to him because he thinks he can be the one. 'We all believe he can be the leader and captain of the ODIs and T20. It will be tricky (to balance), but I am sure he has got the capability, the mindset, the hunger and drive to do that and lead England to wins and World Cups.'
The Herald Scotland
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
England not concerned about Jofra Archer ‘injury' after IPL departure
But the team's standing had no bearing on the decision for Archer to remain in the UK as a Royals official told Cricbuzz the 30-year-old was 'nurturing an injury and we are prioritising his fitness'. Archer has had well-chronicled struggles with his elbow and back but the PA news agency understands this latest issue is a niggle common in fast bowlers with high workloads. As well as his IPL commitments, Archer featured in nine of England's 11 white-ball assignments since the turn of the year. Despite a minor setback, Archer's availability for England's three-match ODI series against the West Indies, which gets under way at Edgbaston on May 29, is not thought to be in doubt. Archer, who blew hot and cold at the IPL with 11 wickets in 12 outings, is not in the squad for the T20s that follow but this could pave the way for his involvement for England Lions against India A. That would be his first red-ball fixture in four years, which may determine whether he is ready to make a long-awaited Test return in a marquee series against India or in this winter's blockbuster Ashes. Fellow quick bowler Jamie Overton, named in both squads to face the Windies, will also not go back to India. As with Archer's Royals, Overton's Chennai Super Kings cannot qualify for the play-offs. But the situation is more complicated for Jos Buttler, Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell, whose respective franchises can still reach the knockouts, as the IPL's revised schedule has had the knock-on consequence of clashing with England's first engagements under new captain Harry Brook. The England and Wales Cricket Board has been accommodating of the IPL in recent years but, while it is keen to support its Indian counterpart at a sensitive time and allow its players to maximise their franchise opportunities, maintaining the integrity of its own international product is paramount. The original no-objection certificates were issued until May 25, in line with the original dates, and PA understands decision-makers at the ECB are not currently in favour of extending. Instead, the current expectation is that all selected players will report for duty in time to face the West Indies.
Mint
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane eye special milestones as Chennai Super Kings face Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 clash
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-voltage IPL 2025 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. With KKR adopting a do-or-die mindset, CSK aims to end their season on a positive note by winning their remaining games. The match becomes more significant as captains Ajinkya Rahane and MS Dhoni are on the cusp of achieving personal milestones. Moreover, several other players from both batting and bowling fronts will also be eyeing personal landmarks. Here's a look at the key milestones to watch for in this upcoming KKR vs CSK match. MS Dhoni, considered the heartbeat of Chennai Super Kings, is nearing two remarkable feats. The legendary captain, who recently returned to lead the side after Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury, is 64 runs away from amassing 4,500 IPL runs as CSK's captain. Additionally, he needs 63 runs to reach the 500-run mark at Eden Gardens. Dhoni's explosive hitting could see him cross these milestones in style. Ajinkya Rahane, Kolkata Knight Riders' captain multiple milestones within reach. Rahane needs just 31 runs to reach the 5,000-run mark in the IPL. He is 7 runs shy of 500 runs in T20s at the venue and 40 runs away from reaching 500 IPL runs for KKR. Furthermore, the star batter is 90 runs away from 1,000 IPL runs as a captain and 93 runs from 500 T20 runs against CSK. KKR's batting lineup is brimming with players on the brink of reaching milestones. Quinton de Kock is 1 four away from 1,100 T20 fours. Sunil Narine needs 6 boundaries for 300 IPL boundaries. Andre Russell, KKR's explosive batter, is 4 boundaries short of 400 IPL boundaries for KKR. Venkatesh Iyer needs 32 runs for 1,500 IPL runs, while young Angkrish Raghuvanshi needs 52 runs for 500 IPL runs. On the bowling front, KKR's attack is led by Varun Chakravarthy, who needs 2 wickets for 100 IPL wickets and 3 for 100 scalps for KKR. Harshit Rana, currently in fiery form this season, is 6 wickets away from 50 wickets in T20s. Andre Russell is 5 wickets short of 50 wickets in T20s at Eden Gardens. Despite recent struggles, CSK's batting lineup has players poised for milestones. Sam Curran is on the verge of multiple records: he needs 1 six for 200 T20 sixes, 1 four for 300 T20 fours, and 3 runs for 1,000 IPL runs. Shivam Dube, CSK's spin-hitting specialist, needs 7 sixes for 100 IPL sixes for the franchise. Ravindra Jadeja needs 56 runs to reach the 4,000-run mark in T20s, and Deepak Hooda needs 4 runs for 1,500 IPL runs. CSK's bowling unit is led by Ravindra Jadeja, who is 1 wicket away from 150 T20 wickets for the franchise. Moeen Ali, CSK's key spinner, is 2 wickets away from 250 T20 wickets. Matheesha Pathirana needs 4 wickets for 50 IPL wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin is 5 wickets short of 100 IPL wickets for CSK. Mukesh Choudhary, with 2 wickets needed for 50 T20 wickets, adds further depth. The stage is set for Dhoni, Rahane, and their teammates in the upcoming clash to achieve these milestones and add extra drama to a much-awaited clash.
