Here is a lowdown on all the fun tidbits, updates and behind-the-scenes action you may have missed over the past 24 hours, as IPL 2025 is in full swing
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is underway with its mix of thrill and excitement, with high-scoring matches and player heroics on display from the first day. The 18th season of IPL is full of viral stories both on and off the field. (Schedule | Teams | Points Table)
Ahead of Matchday four, when Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS), here are the biggest developments and biggest stories that are going viral on social media about IPL 2025.
An off-hand remark by Harbhajan Singh regarding Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowler Jofra Archer has landed the former spinner in trouble. During RR라이브 바카라 match against SunRisers Hyderabad on Sunday, Archer was bowling to Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen in the 18th over. In the Hindi commentary, Harbhajan remarked, “Like the meter of London라이브 바카라 black taxis, Archer라이브 바카라 meter has also been on high.”
This reference to ‘black taxis’ has led to fans calling for his sacking, accusing him of racism against the English bowler.
IPL 2025 season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) saw 18-year-old Rituparno Pakhira enter the Eden Gardens and hug Virat Kohli. The high-school student has now revealed what the star batter told him before he was dragged away by security guards.
As per Pakhira, Kohli asked him his name, and then told him to “run away quickly”. The RCB batter also requested the security guards not to hit the pitch invader.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans have called the online ticketing system a scam after fans reported ridiculously long digital queues for tickets to their match against RCB on 28 March. With the MA Chidambaram Stadium only having a capacity of 38,000, ticketing demands have far exceeded supply, with queues of 68,000 being reported by fans.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mayank Yadav, who was already suffering from injury issues, added another injury to his list in the most freakish of manners. As per LSG coach Justin Langer, the youngster hit his toe on the bed, causing an infection.
“He (Mayank) kicked his toe on the bed,” Langer said. “He got an infection in his toe. It's put his rehab back about a week or two weeks.”
KL Rahul recently welcomed a baby girl with his wife Athiya Shetty, and Delhi Capitals (DC) celebrated the news in the dressing room after their win against LSG. The squad broke into an impromptu dance, congratulating Rahul and gesturing a baby in their arms.
DC shared the video on social media, captioning it with, “Our family extends, our family celebrates.”
Pacer Avesh Khan has been cleared by the BCCI to join the LSG squad for IPL 2025. The 28-year-old, who was dealing with a knee problem, was undergoing rehabilitation at BCCI라이브 바카라 Centre of Excellence. Now, he can join the LSG squad ahead of their visit to SRH.
CSK legend MS Dhoni defended the contentious Impact Player rule, calling it a part of the T20 game라이브 바카라 evolution process. However, he clarified that he does not consider himself an impact player, as he continues to keep wickets for CSK even when he is not batting.
“When this rule was implemented, I felt it wasn't really needed at that time,” Dhoni said. “In a way, it helps me, but at the same time, it doesn't. I still do my wicket-keeping, so I am not an impact player.”