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NDTV
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
KKR Partners With IPL Broadcaster's For A Special Screening Of Mufasa: The Lion King
In a heartwarming initiative that blended cricket with cinematic magic, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions of the TATA IPL, collaborated with JioHotstar for a special partnership to host an exclusive screening of Mufasa: The Lion King at their camp. The initiative served as an opportunity for the players to unwind and spend some time together with their families after a high-octane season in the IPL. KKR players including Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje and Anukul Roy were a part of the special screening alongside their families. The movie, originally released in December 2024, is now available for streaming on JioHotstar. The family entertainer is also dubbed in Hindi with KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan lending his voice for the lead role, alongside his sons. Aryan Khan voiced Simba in the movie, while Abram Khan voiced young Mufasa. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) The screening served as a reminder of the powerful moments that take place off the cricket field, while also imparting plenty of learnings for the children. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane shared his learnings from the movie, stating, 'This movie teaches kids about values, respect, legacy amongst other things. So, it was a lot of fun to watch with everyone.' Reflecting on the engaging experience with his teammates and family, Varun Chakaravarthy added, 'It's a brilliant movie. I saw it with my wife and my son, so we had a great time. My son also enjoyed the movie. It's the first time SRK, Aryan and Abram are lending their voices together, so cheers to them. They've done a great job.' Also expressing her thoughts on the initiative, Binda Dey, Chief Marketing Officer, Knight Riders Sports, 'Watching our Knights unwind and enjoy the film with their cubs was nothing short of magical. It was a beautiful reminder that sometimes, the most powerful moments happen off the pitch.'
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025 new schedule: Why IPL playoffs have been moved out of Kolkata's Eden Gardens?
File photo of Kolkata's Eden Gardens. The final stretch of the 2025 Indian Premier League ( IPL ) is set to commence on the 17th of May. After a brief suspension following cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the premier competition is set to return after a nine day hiatus. As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) communicated the decision to host the "remaining League-Stage matches across six venues", Kolkata's Eden Gardens will have to let go of the privilege of hosting this season's finale. The battle for the coveted trophy has been pushed ahead from 25th May to the 3rd of June. The six venues to be used for the remaining League games are Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru. As for the playoffs, the venues are yet to be decided. While this does not necessarily mean that no other venue will be considered, an official release by the IPL mentions that all 17 games will be played across the aforementioned arenas. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Why is Kolkata missing out on hosting the final? IPL 2025 suspended: What happens next? The final was due to be played at the Eden Gardens on May 25 ahead of the competition being suspended. The revised scheduled most likely takes into account potential weather disruptions and other logistical concerns with keeping the playoffs and final in Kolkata. AccuWeather predicts showers and thunderstorms in Kolkata on June 3rd - the day of the final. The early onset of the Southwest monsoon, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), will see rains advance to some parts of the Bay of Bengal. Who's that IPL player? Furthermore, Qualifier 2 has also been shifted to another location; it was originally allotted to KKR's home turf. Incidentally, Hyderabad, which was supposed to host Q1 and the eliminator, has also been relieved of its responsibilities. 'Every game a knockout now': Varun Chakaravarthy eyes momentum after KKR's nail-biting win over RR While the venue for the playoffs and final is yet to be announced, reports suggest that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been shortlisted to host Qualifier 2 and the final. As opposed to 65 per cent probability of precipitation at the Kolkata venue, Ahmedabad only stands one-third the likelihood. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Varun Chakaravarthy fined 25 per cent of his match fees for code of conduct breach
KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Chennai Super Kings. CSK, who are out of the playoffs race, defeated the home team by two wickets at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday to also effectively end Ajinkya Rahane's side's hopes of making the top four. "Varun Chakaravarthy admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 and accepted the Match Referee's sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," said the IPL statement, without specifying the incident. Article 2.5 pertains to any "language, action or gesture used by a player and directed towards a batter upon his dismissal, which has the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction from the dismissed batter". Chakravarthy, who bagged two wickets, gestured to Dewald Brewis to leave the field after dismissing him on 52. The South African's half-century played a vital role on CSK winning the contest. KKR will play their remaining two league matches, against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 10 and against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 17, away from home.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach
Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was fined 25 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Chennai Super Kings. CSK, which is out of the playoffs race, defeated the home team by two wickets at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday to also effectively end Ajinkya Rahane's side's hopes of making the top four. 'Varun Chakaravarthy admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 and accepted the Match Referee's sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding,' said the IPL statement, without specifying the incident. READ | Brevis, Noor shine as Chennai Super Kings jolt's Kolkata Knight Riders' progress Article 2.5 pertains to any 'language, action or gesture used by a player and directed towards a batter upon his dismissal, which has the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction from the dismissed batter'. Chakravarthy, who bagged two wickets, gestured to Dewald Brewis to leave the field after dismissing him on 52. The South African's half-century played a vital role on CSK winning the contest. KKR will play its remaining two league matches, against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 10 and against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 17, away from home.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Varun Chakaravarthy Faces BCCI's Wrath Over Gesture To CSK Star Dewald Brevis, Handed Hefty Fine
Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Chennai Super Kings. CSK, who are out of the playoffs race, defeated the home team by two wickets at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday to also effectively end Ajinkya Rahane's side's hopes of making the top four. "Varun Chakaravarthy admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 and accepted the Match Referee's sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," said the IPL statement, without specifying the incident. Article 2.5 pertains to any "language, action or gesture used by a player and directed towards a batter upon his dismissal, which has the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction from the dismissed batter". Chakravarthy, who bagged two wickets, gestured to Dewald Brevis to leave the field after dismissing him on 52. The South African's half-century played a vital role in CSK winning the contest. Varun Chakravarthy celebration after taking Brevis wicket — KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) May 7, 2025 KKR will play their remaining two league matches, against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 10 and against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 17, away from home.
