Arshdeep Singh, the standout pacer for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, is making waves both on and off the field. Currently third in the Purple Cap race, Arshdeep recently surprised his mother with a luxury car, sharing the emotional moment on social media.
The Indian Premier League introduced ‘Champak,’ a robot dog, to enhance the broadcast experience. Developed by wTVision in partnership with Omnicam and the BCCI, this four-legged robot interacts with players and spectators. Despite logistical challenges, including dismantling and reassembling for each match, Champak has garnered significant social media attention, becoming a viral sensation.
Virat Kohli has opened up about the profound disappointment he felt after India’s 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand. Speaking on the RCB Podcast, Kohli described feeling “dazed” and directionless in the aftermath of the defeat. Despite a strong showing in the league stage, India’s hopes were dashed by a batting collapse and Dhoni’s late run-out.
AB de Villiers has defended Virat Kohli against criticism regarding his strike rate in the IPL, highlighting Kohli’s consistent performance and crucial role for RCB. De Villiers reminded critics of past comments about Kohli’s slow batting, pointing to his recent high strike rate as evidence to the contrary. He emphasized Kohli’s reliability and importance to the team’s success.
IPL 2025’s playoff race intensifies, revealing significant underperformers. A ‘Flop XI’ highlights players like Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra, who failed to ignite CSK’s batting. Big names such as Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer also struggled to justify their price tags, while bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammad Shami disappointed with their performances.
Virat Kohli revealed he stepped down from captaincy roles for India and RCB due to immense pressure. He sought mental peace and happiness. Kohli felt overwhelmed by expectations and constant scrutiny. He took a break in 2022 to rediscover his love for the game. MS Dhoni and Gary Kirsten supported his early career.
Delhi Capitals’ promising IPL 2025 campaign faces derailment after a shocking loss to Mumbai Indians triggered a slump. Once poised for playoffs, DC now struggles, sitting fifth with 13 points. Experts Piyush Chawla and Sanjay Bangar emphasise the need for bold decisions and experienced players to step up, highlighting the team’s batting order collapse.
IPL 2025 is witnessing off-field drama as singer Rahul Vaidya mocks Virat Kohli over a social media ‘like’ incident involving influencer Avneet Kaur. Kohli blamed Instagram’s algorithm, leading to Vaidya’s sarcastic response and alleged blocking. This sparked a fan backlash, with Vaidya hitting back, criticizing Kohli’s fans and questioning Kohli’s character, escalating the situation into a full-blown social media feud.
Virat Kohli credits MS Dhoni and Gary Kirsten for backing him at No. 3, where he amassed 15,303 international runs. Kohli, who considered leaving Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a point, valued the established relationships and mutual respect over seeking a new team. He prioritised playing cricket without constant judgment, cherishing his long-term connection with RCB.
With 15 IPL 2025 league stage games remaining, RCB, GT, and PBKS are almost certain for the playoffs, while MI is a strong contender. DC has a fair chance, but LSG and KKR face slim odds. Probabilities are calculated based on 32,768 possible result combinations, assessing each team’s chances of finishing in the top four and top two.