In a recent interview, Vijay Mallya opened up about the moment he chose a then 18-year-old Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru — a decision that has now become part of cricketing history. As Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy for RCB, Mallya reflected on the early days of spotting the young talent, expressing pride in how far the cricketer has come.

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.

Bosch, who made his international debut in late 2024, has played one Test and two ODIs for South Africa. He recently contributed significantly to MI Cape Town's SA20 2025 title win, solidifying his reputation in franchise cricket.

Following CSK's recent defeat, former KKR player Manoj Tiwary made a bold statement regarding the team's coaching staff. He suggested that they lack the courage to be honest and upfront with MS Dhoni, implying that frank feedback may be missing within the camp.

Kavya Maran, the CEO and co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), is a key figure in the Sun Group’s expanding sports and media ventures. She also oversees Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 and has a strong presence in other media enterprises.

It will be the first time for Parag to be the captain. He has been part of RR since 2019 and in IPL 2024, he scored 573 runs (the most by an RR batter) and hit four half-centuries which led him to debut in T20I and ODI for India.

The highly anticipated IPL 2025 is set to kick off on 22nd March, with an electrifying opening clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). However, the excitement won’t just be limited to cricket—this year’s grand opening ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, with some of the biggest names from the film industry adding glitz and glamour to the event.