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IPL: When Preity Zinta made ‘parathas’ for this Punjab Kings and England star allrounder | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England and Punjab Kings all-rounder Ravi Bopara reminisced about his IPL experience with Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) during the 2009-10 season. Bopara, who represented Punjab Kings for two seasons, participated in 15 matches for the team. While in South Africa with the franchise, Bopara fondly recalled a moment when team owner Preity Zinta personally prepared delicious parathas for him, evoking nostalgic memories.“Those were the early days in the IPL, when it was a party, those were the great days,” said Bopara in FanCode’s IPL show ‘The Super Over'.WATCH! Virat Kohli video calls wife Anushka Sharma and kids Vamika, Akaay post RCB's win; fans call it 'heartwarming'Bopara, who scored 386 runs for Punjab Kings, went on to share a heartwarming anecdote. "The ...
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Watch: Fan allegedly assaulted by security after field intrusion to meet Virat Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories...
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IPL 2024: RCB’s Virat Kohli proves a point ahead of T20 WC | Cricket News – Times of India

BENGALURU: Over the years, Virat Kohli has followed a familiar template in the shorter format. The RCB star accelerates gradually after having spent some time in the middle. But on Monday night against Punjab Kings, one witnessed Kohli take an aggressive route from the outset while scoring a match-winning 49-ball 77 at the Chinnaswamy stadium. The way Kohli paced his innings in a dominating fashion stood out as much as the manner in which he smashed the Punjab bowlers on both sides of the wicket. In a post-match interview, Kohli had a clear message for his detractors: “I know my name is quite attached to just promoting the game in many parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket. But, I’ve still got it, I guess.” Kohli slammed five fours in the first eight balls he faced, something ...
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‘Woh kehte hai na ki jaisi sangati waisa…’: Virender Sehwag’s hilarious reasons behind slump in his form at Punjab Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag is known for not mincing his words and the former India opener was at his hilarious best while doing hindi commentary in the IPL 2024.In a video that went viral on social media, Sehwag was seen trolling his former IPL team Punjab Kings on air during their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday.Also Read: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USA, Canada and MENA regionSehwag took a humorous jibe at PBKS saying that his pace of scoring runs slowed down due to the team's lackluster performances."Jab mein Punjab mein gaya tab mera strike rate kam ho gaya. Woh kehte hai na ki jaisi sangati waisa behave karte ho. Toh waha ki sangati waisi hi thi. Jeet te the nahi, khel te acha the nahi, toh mera game aur thoda kharab ho gaya," Sehwag said while speaking on Sta...
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Virat Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into ‘out and out athletes’: Kevin Pietersen | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen recently lauded Virat Kohli's commitment to fitness, noting that Kohli's influence has transformed his teammates into exceptional athletes and credited him for a remarkable turnaround in Indian cricket.During his commentary stint in IPL 2024, Pietersen advocated for Kohli's inclusion in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, emphasizing the positive impact it would have on the sport, regardless of Kohli's individual performances.Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's triumph over Punjab Kings on Monday, Kohli subtly asserted that he possesses the skills to excel in the T20 format and emphasized his desire to contribute actively to the game rather than solely focusing on its global expansion.Following Kohli...
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Watch: ‘Senti kyu hu raha hai, kya ho gaya?’ – Virat Kohli tells… | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli put his off-day against Chennai Super Kings behind to play a match-winning knock in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) four-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday, and during his stay on the crease, there was a moment when he had a cheeky banter with the opposition.In a viral video on microblogging website 'X', Kohli took a single to deep cover off the first ball of the seventh over bowled by spinner Harpreet Brar.Upon reaching the non-striker's end, Kohli could be seen having a healthy banter with what the video suggests is Punjab skipper Shikhar Dhawan. Looking at Dhawan standing in the covers, Kohli could be heard saying: "Senti kyu hu raha hai, kya ho gaya? (why are you getting sentimental, what happened?)"It couldn't be ascertained if...
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Watch: Victory celebrations in RCB dressing room | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Having registered their first win of IPL 2024 in front of their home fans, the scenes inside the Royal Challengers Bengaluru were of celebrations, loud cheers, motivational speeches and a team song as well.Virat Kohli's 77, studded with 11 fours and two sixes helped RCB chase down their victory target of 177 with four balls to spare against Punjab Kings on Monday.RCB shared a video of the victory celebrations in the dressing room on their official X handle with the title: RCB v PBKS: Dressing Room Special. DK's finishing act, Virat's masterclass, Mahipal's impact, Siraj's promise and Yash's consistency - appreciation galore in the post match catch up! Don't miss the team song at the end.Asked to bat first, Punjab were restricted to 176/6. The home team reached the target with...
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Dropping Virat Kohli’s catch cost us, says Punjab Kings’s skipper Shikhar Dhawan | Cricket News – Times of India

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan expressed his belief that their team fell short by 15 to 20 runs, and Virat Kohli's dropped catch played a part in their four-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.Upon batting first, PBKS faced an early setback with the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow, which hampered their ability to score runs effectively.Runs trickled in slowly from Dhawan's bat, while Prabhsimran took time to find his footing on the pitch, resulting in PBKS accumulating just 40/1.After the game, Dhawan opened up about their struggle in the powerplay and said, "It was a good game, we brought the game back and again we lost it. We scored 10-15 runs less, in the first six overs I played a bit slow. Those 10-15 runs cost us and the dropped ...
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‘People were not recognising us…’: Virat Kohli on his two-month break | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opening up his two-month break when he welcomed his second child alongside his wife Anushka, Virat Kohli revealed how he enjoyed not being treated like a celebrity during the hiatus.Kohli skipped India's home Test series against England to spend some time with his family.Kohli returned to the playing arena at the IPL 2024, but did not fire against Chennai Super Kings in the opener, but hit a match-winning 77 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinch a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings on Monday.On his break, Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony, "We were not in the country. We were at a place where people were not recognising us. Just time together as a family, just to feel normal for two months. For me, for us as a family, it was a surreal experience...
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli’s childhood coach lauds his match-winning performance against Punjab Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On Monday, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their home stretch of the competition, Virat Kohli signalled his return to form with a sparkling 49-ball 77 (11x4; 2x6) against Punjab Kings. Opening the innings, Kohli laid the foundation for the 177-run chase and brought up his 100th T20 half-century in 31 deliveries.The 35-year-old looked in majestic touch.He hit eight fours in powerplay, and the runs continued to flow freely as he set up the pathway for his team's first win of the season.Following Kohli's knock, his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma took to his official Instagram handle to laud his disciple and posted a picture with the caption: "His bat does the talking".Kohli, who missed India's 4-1 Test series victory over England because of the birth of his second child, h...
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli masterclass, Dinesh Karthik finishing touch takes RCB to first win as Punjab Kings implode at the end

Synopsis: After being dropped on 0, Virat Kohli rebounds with stellar knock, with cameos from Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror adding the finishing touch, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings, who lost their composure at the death.“There’s a bit in it (the pitch) for the bowlers” and “things can get tough with the new ball” were a couple of cliches used by Sam Curran during the mid-match television interview to describe how Punjab Kings were hoping to defend 176 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday. Here’s another cliche that Curran was agonisingly made aware of a few minutes later – take your chances, or the top players make you pay. VK 🤝 DK The dynamic duo behind RCB’s remarkable chase tonight 😎#TATAIPL | #RCBvPBKS | @imVkohli | @Din...
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‘I know my name is often used to just…’: Virat Kohli on T20 cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli played a superb knock of 77 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinch a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. With this win, RCB opened their account in IPL 2024 after suffering defeat in the season's opener against Chennai Super Kings.Kohli, who smashed 11 fours and two sixes during his 49-ball stay at the crease, single-handedly led RCB's chase before Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror sealed the deal with an unbeaten 48-run stand. RCB made 178 for six with four balls to spare.Kohli has been adjudged player of the match for his knock and also takes the orange cap for sitting top of the list of highest run-getters of this season."Don't get overexcited, it's just two games. I know what this (orange cap) means. It's ...
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Virat Kohli’s dig at Ravi Shastri’s comments on his place in India’s T20 WC squad: ‘I know my name is now attached to just promoting the game…still got it I guess’

Virat Kohli on Monday took a dig at his former Indian coach Ravi Shastri and his recent comments on the ex-RCB captain’s inclusion in the upcoming T20 World Cup squad. “I know my name is now attached to just promoting the game in different parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket. I’ve still got it I guess,” Kohli said with a smile after being awarded the player of the match for his 77-run innings against Punjab Kings. During commentating in the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians match on Sunday, Kevin Pietersen said that the T20 World Cup in USA needs someone like Kohli to help the game grow as a global sport. “The World Cup is happening in the USA. India are playing Pakistan in New York. You’d want someone like a Virat Kohli to help the game grow,” Pietersen said. Reacting to it...
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‘I wasn’t completely in control but…’: Dinesh Karthik after guiding RCB to thrilling win against Punjab Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The situation was quite grim for Royal Challengers Bengaluru when Dinesh Karthik came to bat, but he did exactly what he is known for to guide RCB to a thrilling four-wicket win against Punjab Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.Karthik, known for his power-hitting knocks, scored an unbeaten 10-ball 28 with the help of three fours and two sixes. Chasing 177 for victory, RCB, thanks to chase-master Virat Kohli's 77 (49 balls) and Karthik's fine knock, won the match with four balls to spare."Little bit (dusting off the rustiness). I wasn't completely in control, but getting there. We needed that (knock from Lomror), Anuj batted well last time, but when Mahipal walked out.. he took the pressure off me," Karthik said in the post-match interaction.ALSO READ: Wa...
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Watch: Fan breaches security to hug Virat Kohli and touch his feet | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's fan following is unmatched which makes him one of the most adored and celebrated cricketers globally. With his exceptional talent, fierce determination and charismatic personality, Kohli has amassed a massive and passionate fan base.And it's nothing new for Kohli to encounter such moments when fans go all the way to breach the security just to meet their favourite star on the ground.The star batter was also seen in the past to humbly accept their gestures.The former India skipper Kohli experienced another instance during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings in Bengaluru. Before the start of the RCB innings, a fan managed to breach security to touch Kohli's feet and hug him.Earlier, Kohli also surpassed Suresh Raina to become th...
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Watch: Anuj Rawat plucks a one-handed stunner to dismiss Sam Curran | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicket-keeper Anuj Rawat on Monday grabbed a one-handed stunner to get rid of dangerous Punjab Kings all-rounder Sam Curran during the IPL match in Bengaluru.The incident happened during the penultimate delivery of the 18th over, when pacer Yash Dayal's well-directed bouncer caught Curran off guard. He could only manage to get a glove on it with an attempted hook.But an agile Rawat jumped to perfection, swaying backwards in the air to pluck a stunning catch with his right hand and ease.Curran, who was looking for a late flourish, scored 23 off 17 balls with the help of three fours. Rawat, who scored a brisk 25-ball 48 in the tournament opener against the Chennai Super Kings, took four catches in the match.ALSO READ: Watch IPL in Qatar"T...
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IPL-17: RCB vs PBKS | Royal Challengers Bengaluru win toss, elect to bowl against Punjab Kings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis with his Punjab Kings counterpart Shikhar Dhawan during the toss of the Indian Premier League 2024 in Bengaluru on March 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl in the Indian Premier League match against the Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings in Bengaluru on March 25. Both the teams have kept an unchanged playing XI for the game.The teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (capt), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal. Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Harpreet Brar, Harshal Pat...
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IPL 2024: RCB seek home comfort against Punjab Kings after losing start | Cricket News – Times of India

Faf & Co. play next three games in Bengaluru, confident Punjab first upBENGALURU: A good start usually sets the tone for the season, and on that count the Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off the wrong foot. They lost their IPL season opener to Chennai Super Kings on Friday. But Faf du Plessis and his men have a golden opportunity to set things right as they play their next three games on home turf.First up, they face Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here on Monday. The visitors will be high on confidence following their four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on Saturday. If RCB, who won three of the seven games at the venue last season are to deliver in the 17th edition, they need to make their home advantage count at a venue which is primarily a batting paradise.RCB have the ...
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RCB vs PBKS Playing 11 prediction, IPL 2024: Joseph out of Bengaluru XI; Punjab set to retain core at Chinnaswamy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Playing 11, IPL 2024: Faf du Plessis’ RCB will host Shikhar Dhawan’s PBKS in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League 2024 season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.While RCB lost their opening match to Chennai Super Kings by six wickets, PBKS secured a win over Delhi Capitals by four wickets on Saturday. RCB’s capitulation in Chennai against CSK will force the team management to ring in a few early changes to its combination. Given the nature of the batting-friendly pitches in Bengaluru, PBKS will largely retain the XI they played against Delhi in Mullanpur. Here is the RCB vs PBKS playing XI prediction Joseph out West Indies seamer Alzarri Joseph went for 38 runs in 3.4 overs in the opening match against CSK in Chennai....
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RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2024 Preview: Royal Challengers Bengaluru eye better outing from bowlers against Punjab Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru face an imminent challenge to address their bowling vulnerabilities following a disappointing performance in their IPL 2024 opener against Chennai Super Kings. As they prepare to take on a confident Punjab Kings in their upcoming encounter at the formidable M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB's focus shifts to rectifying their shortcomings on the field.In their previous match, RCB's bowlers struggled to find their rhythm, contributing to their six-wicket defeat against CSK. The pacers, Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, and Yash Dayal, faced criticism for their ineffective use of the short-pitch ball strategy, resulting in a lack of control over line and length. Their run-giving rates were concerning, with Siraj conceding at 9.5 runs per over, Joseph at 10.3, ...