Batting superstar Virat Kohli recently expressed his criticism towards the BCCI's decision to limit family time on international tours. This move has caused controversy, with players feeling that it affects their focus and personal well-being. Yuvraj Singh's wife, Hazel Keech, has spoken out in support of the updated policy, stating that it benefits both players and their families. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that the rule will remain in place for the time being, citing its importance to the country and the board.
After leading the Indian cricket team to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli has announced his next big goal - winning the ODI World Cup in 2027. Amid speculation about his potential retirement, Kohli made it clear that he is not looking to slow down anytime soon. Meanwhile, other Indian players, including Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, are set to retain their A+ grade contracts.
In a highly-anticipated IPL clash between RCB and CSK, Virat Kohli's light-hearted moment with his India teammate Jadeja caught the attention of social media. Despite the fun on the field, RCB dominated the match with a "game-changing" performance from Josh Hazlewood, who picked up three crucial wickets. Despite a late surge from MS Dhoni, CSK fell short by 50 runs, giving RCB their second win of the season thanks to strong contributions from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, and Kohli himself. With the win, RCB sits at the top of the points table in the 2025 IPL.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the central contracts for men's cricket in the near future, but questions remain over the eligibility of retired T20 stars for the top A+ grade. As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are no longer active in T20 internationals, their status for the elite contract is under debate. Meanwhile, Axar Patel's vice-captaincy for the T20I series against England could potentially earn him a promotion from Grade B to A, while the exclusion of retired player Ravichandran Ashwin is also expected.
In an exciting match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB made history by defeating CSK at their home ground after 17 years. Rajat Patidar shined with a half-century and Tim David's explosive cameo took RCB close to the 200-run mark. However, it was the hug between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at the end of the match that stole the show and went viral on social media. CSK's performance was lackluster as they slumped to a big defeat, with the only positives being Dhoni's unbeaten 30 and his stumping of Phil Salt, along with Noor's three-wicket haul.
RCB put on a dominant performance against CSK, with a strong batting display and a disciplined bowling effort. Their stellar performance started right from the PowerPlay, with Phil Salt setting the pace with a quickfire 32. Despite a slow start from captain Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar made CSK pay for their fielding errors in the middle overs, with a flurry of boundaries to boost RCB's run rate and set them up for a big finish. In the end, RCB emerged victorious with a 50-run victory over CSK.
The IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw an impressive performance by Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls to lead RCB to a seven-wicket victory. The match was also filled with moments of Kohli's popularity, from dancing with Shah Rukh Khan to a fan breaching security to meet him on the field. It was a dominant display by RCB, with half-centuries from Phil Salt and Kohli setting the tone for a comfortable win over defending champions KKR.
In the highly-anticipated 2025 IPL season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, RCB captain Rajat Patidar led his team to a decisive victory over KKR. However, it was a moment during the second innings that made headlines - a fan managed to breach security and run up to captain Virat Kohli on the field. Despite the interruption, Kohli showed his exceptional skills and went on to score an unbeaten 59 runs, securing the win for RCB.
In a rematch of the first-ever IPL game, Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged victorious over Kolkata Knight Riders thanks to an impressive batting performance from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. Salt, playing his first game against his former team, smashed a quickfire fifty to give RCB a strong start, while Kohli anchored the innings and reached his own fifty in just 30 deliveries. Despite a strong start from KKR's Rahane and Narine, RCB's bowlers were able to hold on for a 7-wicket win.
In an interaction with media, former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson predicts that Virat Kohli will have a big impact on the fortunes of Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. Despite a tweaked batting approach, Kohli's hunger and passion remains, which was evident in his recent performances in the Champions Trophy. With the first season-opening match between RCB and KKR set to take place after 17 years, get the latest updates on IPL 2025, including points table, teams, schedule, most runs and most wickets, as well as live cricket score updates.