AB de Villiers fondly remembers his time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and his strong connection with Virat Kohli. De Villiers highlighted two memorable partnerships with Kohli, emphasizing their shared competitiveness and enjoyment in dominating bowlers. Despite his contributions, RCB finally clinched their first IPL title in 2025, after his retirement, ending his wait for the coveted trophy.
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MS Dhoni, the former Indian cricket captain, made headlines at the US Open 2025, where he watched the quarter-final match between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz. A photo of Dhoni with businessman Hitesh Sanghvi went viral, drawing attention both in New York and back in India. The latter also shared a video of his time with Dhoni at the competition.
Robin Uthappa has criticized Lalit Modi and Michael Clarke. They released a video of the 2008 IPL 'Slapgate' incident. The video showed Harbhajan Singh slapping S Sreesanth. Uthappa questioned the insensitivity of releasing the video. He highlighted potential racial double standards in cricket. He suggested similar incidents involving non-Indian players are often handled differently. He emphasized the need for empathy.
Aakash Chopra has refuted Irfan Pathan's allegations of favoritism against MS Dhoni, dismissing claims that Dhoni favored players based on personal relationships. Chopra emphasized that captains tend to lean towards players they know and trust, especially under pressure, and that team selection is ultimately driven by the goal of winning, not by extraneous factors like social interactions.
Shreyas Iyer will captain India A in the upcoming matches against Australia A, but Sarfaraz Khan's absence due to a quadriceps injury is a major talking point. Khan's injury also sidelined him from the Duleep Trophy. Iyer's leadership provides him a fresh opportunity after missing the Asia Cup squad.
Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag were celebrated at the Delhi Premier League 2025 final, where West Delhi Lions defeated Central Delhi Kings. Nitish Rana's unbeaten 79 led the Lions to victory, chasing down a target of 174. The DDCA honored Gambhir and Sehwag for their significant contributions to Indian cricket, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the event.
The Delhi Premier League T20, now in its second season with eight teams, is generating significant revenue for the DDCA. The association plans to allocate 40-50% of the league's revenue to cricket development, potentially underwriting annual domestic season expenses.
Sunil Gavaskar supports Shubman Gill as T20I vicecaptain for the upcoming Asia Cup. Gill's IPL success and recent form make him a valuable asset. His inclusion creates selection dilemmas, especially for the wicketkeeper spot between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma. Gavaskar believes Samson might get the initial preference.
Jonathan Trott, the new head coach of the Gulf Giants, emphasises the ILT20's crucial role in developing UAE cricket. He highlights the league's impact on local talent and its contribution to the national team's progress. Trott anticipates a competitive Season 4, aiming to restore the Gulf Giants to their winning form after assessing talent in the Development Tournament.
Rivaba Jadeja, BJP MLA and wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, enlivened G.D. Shah High School's Sports Day in Jamnagar. She actively participated in traditional games like kabaddi and tug-of-war alongside students, creating an energetic atmosphere. Clips of the same were shared on her social media handle and have gone viral.