IPL Digest April 2: Virat Kohli Fails; Samson Set To Take Over RR Captaincy From Parag

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues and so do multiple developments surrounding it. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are up against Gujarat Titans tonight with M Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting its first game of the season. As the match goes on we take a look at the important developments that you may have missed amid all the news regarding the tournament. (Schedule | Points Table | Full Coverage)

Virat Kohli Fails

RCB fans would have wanted their beloved Virat Kohli to put on a big performance in the first game of the season at Chinnaswamy. However, Kohli's stay was short as he fell for seven off six balls to Arshad Khan's short ball. Other RCB batters could also not impress as the home side lost its top four in just the seventh over for only 42 runs.

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Samson Set To Take Over

Sanju Samson has fully recovered and he is set to lead Rajasthan Royals now. For the first three games, Riyan Parag was captain the Royals as Samson was still healing his injured thumb. Samson had batted as an Impact Player in these games with Dhruv Jurel taking the gloves. However, now Samson will take the gloves as well as the captaincy duties.

Bravo Tells KKR Batters To Apply Themselves

"As far as our batting group, yes, we are an aggressive batting line-up, but that's not cricket," KKR mentor and IPL legend Dwayne Bravo said during the pre-match media interaction at Eden Gardens. "What my message to my team and especially to the batsmen is that the basics of the game are still required. The smarts of the game are still required."

Digvesh Rathi Fined

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi has been fined 25% of his match fee and also handed a demerit point for his send-off to Priyansh Arya. Rathi had dismissed Arya on Tuesday and then done a note-book signing celebration after running up to the batter who was walking back to the dugout.

Raina Reveals His Best IPL Catch

Suresh Raina revealed what he considered his best catch in IPL as the former CSK star reacted to a post by a fan on social media.

Goenka With His Team

Lucknow Super Giants Chairman Sanjiv Goenka met the team after their second loss of the season.

Goenka has been previously in news for heated on-ground discussions with KL Rahul who was his team's captain last year.