Before Gavaskar, other cricket stars like MS Dhoni and Axar Patel have interacted with Champak. More recently, a video of Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya sharing a light moment with the robot dog, accompanied by MI owner Akash Ambani, also went viral.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's assistant coach Simon Helmot said that they are raring to go against Mumbai lndians. "We are a very positive team. We have lots of self-belief. Yes, we'd like the win-loss ratio to be slightly different, but the camp is in a very positive frame of mind."

Chasing a challenging target of 206, Delhi looked firmly in control at 135 for 2 when Karun Nair fell for a blazing 89 off just 40 deliveries. Brought in as an Impact Substitute at 0/1, Nair played a sensational knock in his first IPL appearance in three years. He reached his fifty in only 22 balls, even smashing two sixes in a single over off Jasprit Bumrah.

In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Rohit has managed a mere 56 runs, averaging just 11.20—numbers that highlight a worrying dip for one of the league's most seasoned performers.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) returned to winning form in style on Monday, securing a thrilling 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-scoring encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

The tension-filled clash saw emotions run high as RCB’s former captain Virat Kohli let out a roar of celebration after the dismissal of Naman Dhir on the fifth ball of the final over. Krunal Pandya, once a key part of MI, delivered a match-winning last over for RCB

RCB now have three wins from four matches, while MI continue to struggle, managing just one victory from their first five games of the season.

Despite Lucknow getting off to a blazing start—courtesy of Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 60 off just 31 balls—the tide turned once young spinner Vighnesh Puthur removed the Aussie opener. That breakthrough allowed Pandya to seize control.

In yesterday’s thrilling encounter, RCB crushed CSK with a staggering 50 balls to spare, and as expected, Virat Kohli once again etched his name into the history books. However, the true highlight of the match wasn’t just his remarkable performance — it was his heartfelt gesture towards MS Dhoni that truly stole the show, leaving fans in awe and adding a touch of class to an already memorable game.

Virat Kohli continues to assert his dominance as one of the most formidable players in IPL history. Yet again, the cricketing maestro etched his name into the record books with a remarkable innings, leading RCB to a triumphant victory over Chennai Super Kings. His unwavering determination and ability to rise to the occasion make him an enduring icon of the game.