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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I think RCB will win': Virender Sehwag's 'reverse jinx' leaves fans in splits ahead of IPL 2025 final
Virender Sehwag As Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, former India opener Virender Sehwag has taken centre stage — not with a bat, but with his signature humour. In a conversation with Cricbuzz, Sehwag was asked to pick a winner between the two franchises, both of whom are yet to win an IPL trophy despite being part of the league since its 2008 inception. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Sehwag's response? A classic jibe laced with superstition and self-awareness. Who's that IPL player? "I think RCB will win," Sehwag said with a smile. "I've gone back to my old form because the team I support usually loses. Be it Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians or Punjab Kings vs RCB — every time I pick a side, they lose." Sehwag then cheekily revealed that he's trying to apply the same 'reverse jinx' logic here. "I supported MI in Qualifier 2 against PBKS, and they lost. So I'm saying RCB will win… let's see what happens," he laughed, suggesting that his public support for RCB might just tip luck in PBKS' favour. IPL 2025 Final, RCB vs Punjab Kings: The wait will finally end in Ahmedabad When the host asked him again, seeking clarity, Sehwag doubled down: 'RCB,' he repeated, with a mischievous grin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Both RCB and PBKS are desperate to end their long-standing title droughts. RCB, under the inspirational presence of Virat Kohli , are chasing redemption after three previous final losses. PBKS, meanwhile, are powered by the leadership of Shreyas Iyer , whose form and tactics have turned heads this season.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Virender Sehwag's cheeky ploy to jinx Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 final: ‘…they lost their matches'
The Indian Premier League is poised to crown a new champion this season as Punjab Kings secured a spot in the final, where they'll take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. Punjab edged out five-time winners Mumbai Indians to reach their first final in eleven years, keeping their dreams of a maiden IPL title alive. In a historic clash, they'll face RCB — another team still chasing its first IPL championship. The two teams have already faced each other thrice this season. Punjab Kings emerged victorious in the first encounter, but RCB stamped their authority in the last two, including a massive confidence-boosting win in Qualifier 1. However, the final is going to be a different ball game altogether, with the pressure of both teams' expectations for winning their maiden titles. Meanwhile, former Punjab Kings captain and seasoned India batter Virender Sehwag cheekily attempted to jinx RCB ahead of the final, hoping to tilt the luck in favour of his former franchise as they chase their maiden IPL crown. "I think RCB will win. I have decided to go back to my old form because I have seen the team I support tend to lose, be it GT in the match against MI or Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 against RCB. Today, I supported MI vs. PBKS in qualifier 2; they lost their matches," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. The host guessed Sehwag was trying to jinx things and once again asked Sehwag, "Who are you supporting?" Sehwag once again said, "RCB", but this time with a cheeky smile. The legendary batter further revealed that whenever he supported the Indian team, it also lost its match. "This is also the case with the Indian team. When I openly supported them, they went on to lose that match," he added. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer, who guided Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title last season, has been leading by example for Punjab this year, emerging as their highest run-getter. He delivered a commanding unbeaten 78 in the qualifier, steering Punjab past a challenging target set by the formidable Mumbai Indians. He is going to be the key for Punjab Kings in the mega finale. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli remains the key figure with the bat, but Josh Hazlewood's role is equally vital. The Australian pacer, with 21 wickets to his name, sits as the fourth-highest wicket-taker this season and will be looking to rise even higher in the charts in what could be his last appearance of the campaign.
India.com
4 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Son of India's iconic opener smashes fours and sixes like his father, his name is..., his father is...
In this collection of pictures we shall know the son of India's iconic opener who is smashing fours and sixes just like his father. Let's dive in. Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former explosive Indian opener Virender Sehwag, is making a splash in the cricket world these days with his explosive batting. Recently, he shared a video on social media, in which he is seen hitting fours and sixes and tearing apart the bowlers. Aaryavir's shots showed a glimpse of Virender Sehwag. This is not the first time that Aaryavir has shown stormy batting. He has played many such innings in domestic cricket, which Virender Sehwag himself mentioned on his social media. The video that Aaryavir has shared on his Instagram is of the Under-19 match of the NCA camp, where Virender Sehwag's son is displaying his brilliant strokeplay. The special thing about Aaryavir's batting is that instead of hitting the ball very hard, Aryavir is hitting it across the boundary with excellent timing, which reminds of his father Virender Sehwag's batting style. Fans and cricket experts are very excited after watching this video of him. Let us tell you that Aaryavir Sehwag is the elder son of Virender Sehwag. Born in a cricket family in 2007, Aaryavir has shown signs of following in his father's footsteps, especially his recent performance in domestic cricket testified to this. Aryavir is just 17 years old and he is constantly improving his batting. His technique, timing and power-hitting are establishing him as a promising cricketer. Aaryavir Sehwag has been consistently impressing with his brilliant batting in various domestic age-group tournaments. His style of play is very similar to his father Virender Sehwag, in which he focuses on good timing rather than hitting the ball hard. Aaryavir Sehwag is still in his teens and his cricket career is still in its early stages. However, cricket experts and fans have high expectations from him given his recent performance. He also aims to play in the IPL. Looking at his talent, cricket lovers hope that Aaryavir will also make a big name in Indian cricket like his father.
News18
26-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Virender Sehwag Slams KKR After Underwhelming Season Ends With 110-Run Thrashing
Last Updated: Virender Sehwag has criticised KKR's batting order, suggesting they follow Lucknow Super Giants' approach. Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has said that Kolkata Knight Riders should have learnt from the Lucknow Super Giants and ensured that their big hitters come before the captain in the batting order and not the other way around, adding that some poor decisions from the management led to their downfall. Kolkata's batting took a huge dent after the IPL 2025 mega auction as Phil Salt and Shreyas Iyer were roped in by other teams. Sehwag cited Lucknow and the Chennai Super Kings as prominent examples who have shuffled their batting order around in a bid to find their ideal combination. 'It is not written anywhere that a captain has to bat in the top three. Look at Pant, he was sending players ahead of him, because they were in form and LSG took advantage of that," Sehwag said while speaking on Cricbuzz. 'KKR could have done the same. This was the team management and the coaching staff's responsibility. See, even CSK did it against GT. Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis came up the order, they changed that up from the recent matches," Sehwag said. advetisement Kolkata are placed in the eighth spot in the points table with 12 points to their name and a net run rate of -0.3. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad ended an Indian Premier League season of 'what ifs' with a power-packed batting effort just like it had begun, etching a crushing 110-run win against Kolkata. Despite Kotla pitch being a featherbed, the defending champions were never in the hunt as they managed 168 in the penultimate over with seasoned Jaydev Unadkat (2/23 in 3 overs) picking initial wickets with his clever change of pace. Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey (3/34 in 4 overs) and Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga (3/31 in 3.4 overs) had good outings as well. Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins and the entire franchise are bound to feel disappointed about how they performed in between the first and the last matches. KKR thus finish their campaign with just five wins from 14 matches. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 26, 2025, 12:43 IST
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP mocks Pak's military actions with 2007 T20 World Cup clip
The video posted on X features the bowl-off between India and Pakistan in the 2007 ICC World T20 (Image via X/@BJP4India) NEW DELHI: BJP launched a digital offensive against Pakistan on Friday, mocking its failed military retaliation after Operation Sindoor and exposing Islamabad's use of fake news to project false victories. In a symbolic jab, BJP shared a 31-second clip from the tied India-Pakistan match during the 2007 T20 World Cup, where India clinched a 3-0 bowl-out win. Indian bowlers Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Robin Uthappa hit the stumps with precision while Pakistan's Yasir Arafat, Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi failed completely. 'Kuch aisa tha. Operation Sindoor,' BJP posted on X, drawing a parallel between the cricketing humiliation and Pakistan's ineffective drone and missile retaliation after India's cross-border strikes on May 7. 'Pakistan's propaganda is quickly falling apart, exposing a web of lies and desperation,' BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said. 'In a blatant attempt to save face, deputy PM Ishaq Dar misled the country's Senate. The claim was so outrageous that even Dawn, Pakistan's leading newspaper, felt compelled to fact-check and debunk it,' he added.
