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'Let me talk': Virat Kohli tells Chinnaswamy crowd after they silence him twice during RCB's IPL victory celebration

‘Let me talk’: Virat Kohli tells Chinnaswamy crowd after they silence him twice during RCB’s IPL victory celebration

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What a last 12 hours it has been for Virat Kohli. The guy played anchor, was a livewire on the field as always, broke down when Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2025, realised his dream and flew to Bengaluru to celebrate it with the RCB faithful. Kohli, by his own admission, slept like a baby, but left Ahmedabad for Bengaluru early Thursday morning. As part of the RCB victory celebrations, Kohli landed in the city, then left for the hotel, where he and his teammates received a grand welcome. The players then made a quick stop at Vidhan Soudha, where they were felicitated, before finally embarking upon their destination, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli holds the IPL trophy in front of a packed Chinnaswamy stadium(Screengrab) As the players climbed up one of the stands and flaunted the big piece of goldware, Kohli was nowhere to be seen. Captain Rajat Patidar embraced the warm reception of the public by hoisting the IPL trophy to a loud ovation. Loud, because the word thunderous was reserved for Kohli, who quickly arrived on the scene. And as he took centre stage, Kohli waved towards the crowd, pointed at them and finally kissed the IPL trophy in front of a packed Chinnaswamy. Also Read: RCB’s Victory Parade Highlights The players then made their way onto the ground, and who better to address the win in front of the fans than Kohli himself? But it wasn’t as easy as he or the organisers imagined. Kohli had to wait almost two whole minutes before the words came out of his mouth. In fact, even when they did, Kohli had to stop twice as the decibel levels kept getting louder. “Firstly, I want to say…” he said before a loud cheer interrupted him. “Ok, I am going to start off by saying something that (again stops).” Also Read: Virat Kohli visits ‘heartbreak corner’ after RCB win IPL, throws bat at Rajat Patidar, gets cut off by Mayank Agarwal Finally, after letting the crowd settle, Kohli continued. “So I don’t have much time. Let me talk. I am going to start off by repeating what our captain said. It’s no more Ee sala cup namde. It’s Ee saala cup namdu. We’ve done it, and this win is not just for me and the last 18 years, but for all of you. The fans, the people who have supported us. This is especially for you. The trust and love you all have shown over the years is truly special. I have never seen a fanbase quite like you guys.” Virat Kohli gives Rajat Patidar his flowers Kohli then ensured that the other man of the moment got his dues, as he welcomed his captain, Rajat Patidar on the stage. Patidar’s story is no less than a fairytale. From being an injury replacement for RCB, to taking over as their captain, Patidar rose above all expectations, leading the franchise to IPL glory in his first season as captain Kohli, of all, was extremely high on Patidar from the beginning, and reasserted that trust in front of the whole world again. “When we did our unbox, and we were going to call on our new captain, I had asked and requested you guys to back him and support him. And I said one thing very clearly. He’s going to lead us for a long time to come. I want you to give the loudest cheer as he has proven himself. Won the trophy for us. Please welcome our captain, Rajat Patidar.”

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Kuldeep Yadav gets engaged to childhood friend Vanshika in Lucknow | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav gets engaged to childhood friend Vanshika in Lucknow | Cricket News

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Kuldeep Yadav gets engaged to childhood friend Vanshika in Lucknow Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav, known as the ‘Chinaman’ of Indian cricket, got engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika in a private ceremony held in Lucknow on Wednesday. The intimate event was attended by close family members and several cricketers from Uttar Pradesh, including Rinku Singh. Kuldeep Yadav gets engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika. The engagement ceremony took place at a venue in Lucknow, where Kuldeep exchanged rings with Vanshika. While the couple has kept things low-key with no official social media announcement, pictures from the function have surfaced online, triggering a wave of congratulatory messages from fans and teammates. ‘A particularly special feeling’: Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win Kuldeep, who has long maintained a private personal life, reportedly shares a strong bond with Vanshika, having known her since his early years in Kanpur. Sources close to the cricketer said the couple plans to host a formal wedding reception post India’s upcoming Test tour of England.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? On the field, Kuldeep continues to be an important asset for Team India. In IPL 2025, representing Delhi Capitals, the left-arm wrist-spinner bagged 15 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.08 and an average of 24.07, with best figures of 3/22. Since making his India debut in 2017, Kuldeep has amassed over 180 ODI wickets and continues to be a match-winner in white-ball formats, while also earning a place in the Test squad. With this new chapter in his personal life, Kuldeep will now shift his focus to England, aiming to add to his growing legacy.

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BCCI breaks silence on shifting IPL 2025 final from Kolkata to Ahmedabad: 'The decision was...'

BCCI breaks silence on shifting IPL 2025 final from Kolkata to Ahmedabad: ‘The decision was…’

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Jun 04, 2025 06:35 PM IST BCCI’s venue shift from Kolkata to Ahmedabad was slammed online, but rain-free matches proved the call right, as RCB won IPL 2025 without weather hiccups. As rain caused a considerable delay to the start of Qualifier 2 on Sunday in Ahmedabad, leaving the Ambanis visibly tense with a potential washout threatening Mumbai Indians’ campaign, social media showed no mercy to the BCCI for shifting the match and the final from Kolkata to the Gujarat city. But a sigh of relief followed as no overs were lost in Qualifier 2, and rain stayed away from the final, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden title by defeating Punjab Kings. Fireworks lit up Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, 2025, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their IPL triumph(AFP) Kolkata’s Eden Gardens was originally scheduled to host Qualifier 2 and the final. However, the venue was changed during the IPL Governing Council meeting on May 20, when BCCI officials decided to alter the schedule based on weather forecasts. As a result, Hyderabad also lost out on hosting Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, with Chandigarh stepping in. According to a Cricbuzz report, BCCI justified its decision based on weather data for IPL cities. Kolkata had a reported 65% chance of rain, while Ahmedabad showed only 3%. The decision drew political backlash, but BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia broke his silence on Wednesday, saying: “The decision was never political. We banked on scientific material and inputs. There was no rain forecast in Ahmedabad at the time of the GC.” BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, too had spoken much on the same lines ahead of the final, dismissing reports and speculations suggesting a ‘political agenda’ behind shifting the venue. “There is no politics in the decision involving the shift in the venue of the IPL 2025 final. If the IPL hadn’t been suspended for a week and the tournament had happened according to the initial schedule, the final would have been held in Kolkata, and the playoffs would have been held in Hyderabad. After the schedule was changed, the weather aspect was considered. Even broadcasters urged the venue shift to avoid losses,” he told ANI. In hindsight, BCCI’s conviction proved right. While Kolkata remained dry on Sunday, it was lashed by thunderstorms on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the second innings of the final. Had the match been held there, the result would likely have depended on the reserve day. News / Cricket News / BCCI breaks silence on shifting IPL 2025 final from Kolkata to Ahmedabad: ‘The decision was…’ See Less

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Frenzied fans climb trees, Chinnaswamy Stadium walls to see RCB stars amid stampede. Video | Trending

Frenzied fans climb trees, Chinnaswamy Stadium walls to see RCB stars amid stampede. Video | Trending

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Jun 04, 2025 06:27 PM IST Bengaluru stampede: A massive crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to see the RCB players. People climbed trees and buses as a massive crowd gathered outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stars after the team’s historic Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 win. Six people are feared dead in the stampede outside the cricket stadium where the felicitation event is being held to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first Indian Premier League title win. RCB victory celebrations: Fans climbed trees and buses as massive crowds gathered outside Chinnaswamy Stadium. Take a look at the video Fans also scaled the walls of M Chinnaswamy Stadium even as the police appealed to people to leave. Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings in the tournament’s final match on Tuesday. The Karnataka government felicitated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, which won their maiden IPL title, ending an 18-year wait for the coveted trophy. Karnataka Governor Taawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar felicitated the Rajat Patidar-led team on the grand steps in front of the iconic Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state legislature and secretariat here. News / Trending / Frenzied fans climb trees, Chinnaswamy Stadium walls to see RCB stars amid stampede. Video See Less

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French Open: Coco Gauff beats Madison Keys in 3 sets to reach the semifinals | Tennis News

French Open: Coco Gauff beats Madison Keys in 3 sets to reach the semifinals | Tennis News

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Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) PARIS – Coco Gauff overcame 10 double-faults and the first set she’s dropped in the tournament to beat Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 at the French Open on Wednesday, reaching the semifinals for the third time. It was a contest filled with plenty of mistakes by both Americans, who each has claimed one major championship. They combined for 101 unforced errors and just 40 winners across more than two hours under a closed roof at Court Philippe-Chatrier on a drizzly, chilly day. The No. 2-seeded Gauff won the 2023 U.S. Open and was the runner-up at the 2022 French Open. She’ll play Thursday for a berth in another Grand Slam final, facing either No. 6 Mirra Andreeva or 361st-ranked French wild-card entry Lois Boisson. “I have a lot more work left to do,” said Gauff, who raised her arms overhead then spread them wide apart after the last point against Keys, “but I’m going to savor this one today.” She started particularly poorly against Keys, trailing 4-1 and being a point from a 5-1 deficit. Gauff bowed her head or sighed after some miscues. Then, suddenly, she got going, using her speed and instincts to stretch points until Keys – the Australian Open champion in January – missed. IPL 2025 Final | Rishi Sunak Interview: ‘I am a big Virat Kohli fan… RCB is my team’ That helped Gauff get within a point of taking that set. But the 21-year-old based in Florida double-faulted three times in the tiebreaker, and soon was headed to the locker room to regroup. That set was sloppy. Gauff had seven winners to 21 unforced errors. Keys has 12 winners to 28 unforced errors, 19 of which arrived from her powerful forehand.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? “I knew that I just had to be able to run today and as soon as the ball came short,” Gauff said, “just punish her for it.” Repeatedly, Gauff scrambled this way or that to get her racket on a shot from Keys that against plenty of other players would end the point. And often enough, it worked well, leading to a miss by Keys, who occasionally admonished herself with a slap on her right leg. “With her ability to cover the court,” Keys said, “you’re going to have to win the point multiple times before it’s actually over.”

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Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede: Disaster at Chinnaswamy Stadium! 7 dead, including a child, as RCB fans rush to celebrate IPL win | Cricket News

Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede: Disaster at Chinnaswamy Stadium! 7 dead, including a child, as RCB fans rush to celebrate IPL win | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: The celebrations were in full swing outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with loud cheers, hoots, and roaring chants filling the air as fans gathered in massive numbers to catch a glimpse of their victorious Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stars. The scenes reflected the joy of a fanbase that had waited 18 years for this moment. On Tuesday night, RCB clinched their maiden IPL title with a six-run win over Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.For franchise icon Virat Kohli, who has been with RCB since the league’s inception in 2008, it was a particularly significant milestone—finally lifting the trophy after years of near misses.RCB players are scheduled to meet Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday, after which they will head to their home ground, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, for a fan engagement event. Huge crowds have already assembled at the stadium, hoping to witness the team’s moment of glory up close.The Karnataka State Cricket Association has organised a special felicitation ceremony for the RCB squad at the stadium to honour their historic achievement.In videos circulating on social media, the crowd outside the stadium grew so large that Karnataka Police had to use mild force to manage the swelling numbers and maintain order.Tragedy struck during the RCB victory celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, as reports indicate that seven people, including a child, lost their lives in a stampede. Over 25 others have sustained injuries in the incident, with six individuals reported to be in critical condition.Earlier in the day, the Rajat Patidar-led team was received at the airport by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. As the players made their way to the Chief Minister’s office at Vidhana Soudha, fans lined the streets, cheering their champions with unbridled enthusiasm. ‘A particularly special feeling’: Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win However, the much-awaited open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium may be cancelled due to heavy traffic congestion, according to a tweet by Bengaluru Traffic Police. The city’s rainy weather and the challenges of crowd control—especially following last night’s massive celebrations—also contributed to the uncertainty around the parade.That said, the parade could still happen if Chief Minister Siddaramaiah grants special permission. The open-top bus remains parked near his office, awaiting the final nod.

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Virat Kohli's endearing gesture for Anushka Sharma from RCB's victory parade: 'She suffered the same moments since 2014'

Virat Kohli’s endearing gesture for Anushka Sharma from RCB’s victory parade: ‘She suffered the same moments since 2014’

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, shared a touching post for wife Anushka Sharma from the victory parade in Bengaluru, acknowledging her unwavering support over the years as the franchise chased their maiden IPL trophy. The long wait finally ended on Tuesday night in Ahmedabad, with the Rajat Patidar-led side beating Punjab Kings by six runs. Virat Kohli shared heartwarming post for Anushka Sharma from RCB’s victory parade On Instagram, Kohli posted a photo with Anushka from the celebrations at the Narendra Modi Stadium, accompanied by a heartwarming caption. He shared that since Anushka had witnessed RCB’s journey up close since 2014, the title win was just as special for her. “I’ve seen it for 18 years and she’s seen it for 11. Suffered the same moments since 2014 and celebrated every close win and the madness of our supporters at the Chinnaswamy. We’re both equally relieved and since she’s a bangalore girl too this is far more special for her. Together all the way through,” he wrote.    RCB’s victory parade begins Despite the rain in Bengaluru, RCB players, along with Kohli, assembled at Vidahna Soudha, where they were felicitated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Earlier in the day, the RCB players were received by the state’s Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar at the airport. “Virat Kohli, from past 18 years, has given his youth, his experience, his love, and his heart (to RCB) and made our state proud. I stand here with the heartfelt support of all the youngsters of our state,” Shivakumar told PTI Videos. “On behalf of the Karnataka government, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of them and wish them continued success. 18 years of struggle is not a small thing,” he added. The entire RCB team will later be part of the much-anticipated open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium, which will also start at 5 pm after the CM gave special permission for it. It was earlier stated by the Bengaluru Traffic Police that it might not take place because of congestion on the route.

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RCB fans celebrate historic IPL victory with Vijay Mallya posters in Bengaluru | Cricket News

RCB fans celebrate historic IPL victory with Vijay Mallya posters in Bengaluru | Cricket News

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Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title after an 18-year wait, the streets of Bengaluru erupted in jubilation. Among the sea of red jerseys and celebratory chants, a notable sight caught attention: fans holding up posters of Vijay Mallya, the team’s original owner. Mallya, who founded RCB in 2008, played a pivotal role in shaping the franchise’s early identity. Despite his current legal controversies and self-imposed exile, many fans still associate him with RCB’s foundation years. IPL 2025 Final | Rishi Sunak Interview: ‘I am a big Virat Kohli fan… RCB is my team’ Adding to the sentiment, Mallya posted a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), saying:“When I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss and Mr 360 AB DeVillers who remain an indelible part of RCB history. Finally, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks again to all who made my dream come true. RCB fans are the very best and they deserve the IPL trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe!” RCB edged Punjab Kings by six runs in a tense final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Batting first, they posted 190/9 with Kohli scoring 43. In reply, PBKS fell short at 184/7, with Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya starring with the ball.

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Ecstatic fans line up streets to welcome IPL champions RCB in Bengaluru

Ecstatic fans line up streets to welcome IPL champions RCB in Bengaluru

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru team was received by State’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the airport on June 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Newly-crowned IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru touched base at the Garden City on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) afternoon amid a roaring welcome from waiting fans, who lined up the streets to catch a glimpse of the star-studded side. Also read | IPL 2025: Karnataka CM to felicitate champions RCB at Vidhana Soudha; celebrations planned at Chinnaswamy Stadium The Rajat Patidar-led team was received by State’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the airport. En route to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, fans assembled on both sides of the road cheered the triumphant squad with gusto. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday to clinch their maiden title in 18 years. Fans gather at the Vidhana Soudha for the grand felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, on June 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI It was another major achievement for the team’s talisman Virat Kohli, who has only played for this franchise since the league’s inception. After the appointment with the CM, the RCB players will head to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for a fan engagement programme. The much-anticipated open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium will also start at 5 p.m. after the CM gave special permission for it. It was earlier stated by the Bengaluru Traffic Police that it might not take place because of congestion on the route. “We request all fans to follow guidelines set by police and other authorities, so that everyone can enjoy the roadshow peacefully,” the franchise posted on its official ‘X’ page. The rainy weather in the city hasn’t helped and the police endured a difficult time managing the crowd that flooded the streets to celebrate the triumph last night. In visuals shared online, Kohli could be seen holding the trophy and watching in awe, thousands of fans who lined up the team’s bus route, cheerfully waving at the convoy. Published – June 04, 2025 05:07 pm IST

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