Prior to the match, players from both CSK and KKR, along with BCCI officials, paid tribute to the Indian armed forces. The national anthem was played as players lined up on the boundary line in a show of respect for Operation Sindhoor and the military personnel involved.

Prior to the match, players from both CSK and KKR, along with BCCI officials, paid tribute to the Indian armed forces. The national anthem was played as players lined up on the boundary line in a show of respect for Operation Sindhoor and the military personnel involved.

Singer Rahul Vaidya has landed in hot water after making a controversial remark, labelling Virat Kohli and his fans as “jokers” a comment that has not sat well with many. The backlash has been swift, and in a clear sign of disapproval, cricketers Yuzvendra Chahal and Krunal Pandya have now unfollowed the singer on social media following the uproar.

Kohli also expressed gratitude for the fans: “The love that I have received from the fans, I do not think any silverware or any trophy can come close to that,” he said.

This season, Kohli is in sublime form, having scored 443 runs in 10 games. Dhoni, now primarily playing the role of finisher, has chipped in with 151 runs in the same number of outings.

So far in IPL 2025, he has played nine matches and taken four wickets. RCB currently sits on 14 points and is in the playoff race. They next face Chennai Super Kings on May 4 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Following the match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur on Thursday, the IPL 2025 Orange and Purple Cap tables saw notable shifts.

A recent social media moment involving star cricketer Virat Kohli sparked widespread attention after fans noticed he had accidentally liked a photo from a fan page dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur. While the cricketer initially remained silent on the matter, the growing buzz eventually prompted him to break his silence and issue an official statement to clear the air.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt created a light-hearted moment during a recent interview with the franchise, when he jokingly denied being friends with Virat Kohli — only to backtrack shortly after.