<p>Match 43 of&nbsp;IPL 2023 saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)&nbsp;host the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Lucknow. In a low-scoring encounter, emotions were high among players from both camps as the RCB franchise, defending a measly total of 126 defeated Lucknow by 18 runs. LSG only managed 108 in 19.5 overs as their run-chase was dented with skipper KL Rahul getting injured in the first half. After the game, Kohli had a heated exchange with Lucknow pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir.</p>

<p>There were some words exchanged between Naveen and Kohli towards the end of LSG's run-chase. The duo had a heated altercation after the game as well, during the customary handshake between both teams. Soon after, LSG opener Kyle Mayers had a chat with Kohli when Gambhir interrupted and took his team member away. After that, the former Indian opener aggressively marched towards Kohli. While Kohli&nbsp;seemed to be trying to pacify his former Indian teammate with his hand on Gambhir's shoulder, the chat soon turned hostile. Eventually, veteran spinner Amit Mishra&nbsp;and Rahul&nbsp;stepped in&nbsp;to separate them from each other.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday (May 02), Kohli took to his official Instagram account to share a cryptic message on his story. The caption read, "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth."</p>

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<p>Notably, Kohli and Gambhir had a heated exchange during IPL 2013 game between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru.</p>

<p>After the encounter, Kohli was heard saying in a video, shared on RCB's official Twitter handle, "If you can give it, you gotta take it, otherwise don’t give it."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the previous face-off between both sides, LSG edged past RCB by one wicket in a high-scoring thriller in Bengaluru and Gambhir silenced the crowd with a finger-on-the-lip&nbsp;gesture which went viral in no time. Thus, Kohli's RCB gave it back in a way during their reverse clash in Lucknow.</p>

<p>Post altercation, both Kohli and Gambhir were handed a 100 per cent&nbsp;fine on their respective match fee, for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.&nbsp;</p>


Match 43 of IPL 2023 saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Lucknow. In a low-scoring encounter, emotions were high among players from both camps as the RCB franchise, defending a measly total of 126 defeated Lucknow by 18 runs.

Match 43 of IPL 2023 saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Lucknow. In a low-scoring encounter, emotions were high among players from both camps as the RCB franchise, defending a measly total of 126 defeated Lucknow by 18 runs. LSG only managed 108 in 19.5 overs as their run-chase was dented with skipper KL Rahul getting injured in the first half. After the game, Kohli had a heated exchange with Lucknow pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir. There were some words exchanged between Naveen and Kohli towards the end of LSG's run-chase. The duo had a heated altercation after the game as well, during the customary handshake between both teams. Soon after, LSG opener Kyle Mayers had a chat with Kohli when Gambhir interrupted and took his team member away. After that, the former Indian opener aggressively marched towards Kohli. While Kohli seemed to be trying to pacify his former Indian teammate with his hand on Gambhir's shoulder, the chat soon turned hostile. Eventually, veteran spinner Amit Mishra and Rahul stepped in to separate them from each other. Everything after handshake here: Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir BIGGEST RIVALRY IN CRICKET Entertainment into 100#RCBVSLSG #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/8SxxSKRByn — aqqu who (@aq30__) May 1, 2023 × Also Read: IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir get into heated argument after RCB beat LSG - WATCH On Tuesday (May 02), Kohli took to his official Instagram account to share a cryptic message on his story. The caption read, "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." Notably, Kohli and Gambhir had a heated exchange during IPL 2013 game between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru. After the encounter, Kohli was heard saying in a video, shared on RCB's official Twitter handle, "If you can give it, you gotta take it, otherwise don’t give it." LSG v RCB, Game Day Dressing Room Reactions King Kohli reacts to the win, Faf explains the crucial partnership and how Virat’s aggression helps the team, Karn and Hazlewood talk about their performances, before the team sang the victory song. Watch Game Day for more…#PlayBold pic.twitter.com/Jr0kCzYoIa — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 2, 2023 × In the previous face-off between both sides, LSG edged past RCB by one wicket in a high-scoring thriller in Bengaluru and Gambhir silenced the crowd with a finger-on-the-lip gesture which went viral in no time. Thus, Kohli's RCB gave it back in a way during their reverse clash in Lucknow. Post altercation, both Kohli and Gambhir were handed a 100 per cent fine on their respective match fee, for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

Virat Kohli shares cryptic post following heated exchange with Gautam Gambhir after LSG-RCB tie

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) global mentor Gautam Gambhir got into a fight after RCB beat LSG by 18 runs in Lucknow on May 1, 2023 in Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p>Kohli was extra animated throughout the match with RCB making quick inroads into LSG line-up while defending a paltry 126. The drama started in 17th over of the LSG's chase when Kohli got into a heated exchange with LSG's Naveen-ul-Haq.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Veteran spinner Amit Mishra, who was Naveen's batting partner at the time and an on-field umpire had to intervene to calm&nbsp;both the players down. The match was almost over by the time the verbal fight broke out between the two players with LSG needing 40 off last three overs and just two wickets left, including one of injured skipper KL Rahul.</p>

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<p>Kohli, then celebrated quite animatedly after RCB eventually in 19.5 overs by 18 runs. With players shaking hands after the match, Kohli and Naveen again exchanged some words. LSG's Kyle Mayers was then seen talking with Kohli before Gambhir pulled his player away.</p>

<p>As Gambhir and Kohli started walking in different direction, something was said from Kohli's direction of walk and Gambhir turned back to him not pleased. The duo, famous for their hot headedness, then were seen having a heated chat with hand gestures and stern facial expressions. Have a look at the video here:</p>

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<p>This comes after Gambhir's quiet&nbsp;emotional celebration at Chinnaswamy stadium earlier in the tournament when LSG had chased down a mammoth 213 in a seemingly improbable chase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IPL fined both the involved parties 100% of their &nbsp;match fees as they were found in the breach of article 2.21 of the tournament's code of conduct, which covers all type of conduct that brings the game into disrepute, including unruly public behaviour.</p>

<p>LSG's Naveen also was fined 50% of his match fees. With the win, however, RCB now have 10 points in nine matches, as same as LSG in the same number of matches.</p>

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) global mentor Gautam Gambhir got into a fight after RCB beat LSG by 18 runs in Lucknow on May 1, 2023 in Indian Premier League (IPL).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) global mentor Gautam Gambhir got into a fight after RCB beat LSG by 18 runs in Lucknow on May 1, 2023 in Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli was extra animated throughout the match with RCB making quick inroads into LSG line-up while defending a paltry 126. The drama started in 17th over of the LSG's chase when Kohli got into a heated exchange with LSG's Naveen-ul-Haq. Veteran spinner Amit Mishra, who was Naveen's batting partner at the time and an on-field umpire had to intervene to calm both the players down. The match was almost over by the time the verbal fight broke out between the two players with LSG needing 40 off last three overs and just two wickets left, including one of injured skipper KL Rahul. Also Read: LSG captain KL Rahul limps off the field after picking injury during RCB tie Kohli, then celebrated quite animatedly after RCB eventually in 19.5 overs by 18 runs. With players shaking hands after the match, Kohli and Naveen again exchanged some words. LSG's Kyle Mayers was then seen talking with Kohli before Gambhir pulled his player away. As Gambhir and Kohli started walking in different direction, something was said from Kohli's direction of walk and Gambhir turned back to him not pleased. The duo, famous for their hot headedness, then were seen having a heated chat with hand gestures and stern facial expressions. Have a look at the video here: #ViratKohli This is the moment when whole fight started between Virat Kohli and LSG Gautam Gambhir Amit Mishra Naveen ul haq#LSGvsRCB pic.twitter.com/hkId1J33vY — Mehulsinh Vaghela (@LoneWarrior1109) May 1, 2023 × This comes after Gambhir's quiet emotional celebration at Chinnaswamy stadium earlier in the tournament when LSG had chased down a mammoth 213 in a seemingly improbable chase. The IPL fined both the involved parties 100% of their match fees as they were found in the breach of article 2.21 of the tournament's code of conduct, which covers all type of conduct that brings the game into disrepute, including unruly public behaviour. LSG's Naveen also was fined 50% of his match fees. With the win, however, RCB now have 10 points in nine matches, as same as LSG in the same number of matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir get into heated argument after RCB beat LSG - WATCH

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir clashed after Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Lucknow Super Giants. It is not the first time things have become heated between the duo in an IPL match. Did Virat Kohli cross the line during the clash?

Did Virat Kohli cross the line against Lucknow? | WION Sports Extra

<p>Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq were engaged in a heated exchange during Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s win over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow in match 43 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday (May 01). During LSG's 127-run chase, Kohli and Lucknow pacer Naveen exchanged some words and were seen having an argument during the post-match handshake as well. Afterwards, Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir also clashed and were separated by players from both camps.</p>

<p>Kohli and LSG captain KL Rahul were seen having a chat after the match when Naveen crossed by and once again the duo had an animated discussion. Later on, the crowd chanted Kohli's name when the Afghanistan pacer went to receive an award during the presentation ceremony. Kohli was at his aggressive best during his side's defence of 127 and RCB skipper Faf du Plessis opined on Kohli's aggression post the LSG encounter.</p>

<p>"Aggression is the best version of Virat, isn't it? To see him pumped up like that, that's when he is at his very best. So it is really awesome to be a part of it and my job is to keep things calm on the field, which I thought that I did really well," Faf chuckled during the interview shared on RCB's official Twitter handle.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Du Plessis added, "The plan was to take the seamers on because we felt that hitting spin would be really difficult. It was a tough wicket, so we had to adapt and that was the most important thing. Coming from Chinnaswamy, it's a very different style of play here. I thought we were very good in the first partnership. We saw how much the ball was stopping and we tried to put our foot on the gas against seamers and then the spinners were just a case of knocking it around and trying and get a boundary now and then, but it was really tough work."</p>

<p>After RCB's win over LSG, they have entered the top five in the points table. They occupy the fifth position whereas Lucknow are in the third spot. Both have ten points each from nine games.</p>


Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq were engaged in a heated exchange during Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s win over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow in match 43 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday (May 01).

Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq were engaged in a heated exchange during Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s win over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow in match 43 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday (May 01). During LSG's 127-run chase, Kohli and Lucknow pacer Naveen exchanged some words and were seen having an argument during the post-match handshake as well. Afterwards, Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir also clashed and were separated by players from both camps. Kohli and LSG captain KL Rahul were seen having a chat after the match when Naveen crossed by and once again the duo had an animated discussion. Later on, the crowd chanted Kohli's name when the Afghanistan pacer went to receive an award during the presentation ceremony. Kohli was at his aggressive best during his side's defence of 127 and RCB skipper Faf du Plessis opined on Kohli's aggression post the LSG encounter. "Aggression is the best version of Virat, isn't it? To see him pumped up like that, that's when he is at his very best. So it is really awesome to be a part of it and my job is to keep things calm on the field, which I thought that I did really well," Faf chuckled during the interview shared on RCB's official Twitter handle. LSG v RCB, Game Day Dressing Room Reactions King Kohli reacts to the win, Faf explains the crucial partnership and how Virat’s aggression helps the team, Karn and Hazlewood talk about their performances, before the team sang the victory song. Watch Game Day for more…#PlayBold pic.twitter.com/Jr0kCzYoIa — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 2, 2023 × Also Read: Watch: Fans shout 'Kohli, Kohli' when Naveen receives award after duo's heated altercation in LSG-RCB tie Du Plessis added, "The plan was to take the seamers on because we felt that hitting spin would be really difficult. It was a tough wicket, so we had to adapt and that was the most important thing. Coming from Chinnaswamy, it's a very different style of play here. I thought we were very good in the first partnership. We saw how much the ball was stopping and we tried to put our foot on the gas against seamers and then the spinners were just a case of knocking it around and trying and get a boundary now and then, but it was really tough work." After RCB's win over LSG, they have entered the top five in the points table. They occupy the fifth position whereas Lucknow are in the third spot. Both have ten points each from nine games.

LSG vs RCB: Aggression is best version of Virat Kohli, opines Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis

<p>Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 43 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (May 01) in Lucknow. In a low-scoring encounter, LSG fell short by 18 runs in pursuit of 127 as the RCB bowlers wreaked havoc on a surface tough for batting. After the game, there was a heated exchange between Kohli and LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. The Afghanistan speedster and former Indian captain had a war of words when the former was batting towards the end of LSG's run-chase.</p>

<p>After the game, Kohli and Naveen once again came face-to-face during the post-match handshake between both sides. Later on, Kohli and LSG skipper KL Rahul were seen having a chat when Naveen crossed by and the duo once again exchanged some words. During the presentation ceremony, Naveen won an award and while he went to receive it, fans shouted 'Kohli, Kohli'. The video has gone viral in no time:</p>

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<p>After Kohli and Naveen's heated exchange, even LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir got involved in an ugly spat with the RCB star. As a result,&nbsp;both Kohli and Gambhir were handed a 100% penalty on their respective match fee, for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Post RCB's 18-run win over LSG, Bengaluru entered the top-five with ten points from nine games. Meanwhile, LSG are in the third position and next face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at home on Wednesday afternoon (May 03).</p>


Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 43 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (May 01) in Lucknow.

Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 43 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (May 01) in Lucknow. In a low-scoring encounter, LSG fell short by 18 runs in pursuit of 127 as the RCB bowlers wreaked havoc on a surface tough for batting. After the game, there was a heated exchange between Kohli and LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. The Afghanistan speedster and former Indian captain had a war of words when the former was batting towards the end of LSG's run-chase. After the game, Kohli and Naveen once again came face-to-face during the post-match handshake between both sides. Later on, Kohli and LSG skipper KL Rahul were seen having a chat when Naveen crossed by and the duo once again exchanged some words. During the presentation ceremony, Naveen won an award and while he went to receive it, fans shouted 'Kohli, Kohli'. The video has gone viral in no time: Crowd chanting KOHLI KOHLI When Naveen-ul-haq was getting the award King🤙😎🔥#ViratKohli #Kohli #Rcb #LSGvsRCB pic.twitter.com/o9JMYXHftn — Rocky Bhai ʸᵃˢʰ¹⁹ (@yasbas131) May 1, 2023 × Also Read: Virat Kohli shares cryptic post following heated exchange with Gautam Gambhir after LSG-RCB tie After Kohli and Naveen's heated exchange, even LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir got involved in an ugly spat with the RCB star. As a result, both Kohli and Gambhir were handed a 100% penalty on their respective match fee, for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. Post RCB's 18-run win over LSG, Bengaluru entered the top-five with ten points from nine games. Meanwhile, LSG are in the third position and next face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at home on Wednesday afternoon (May 03).

Watch: Fans shout 'Kohli, Kohli' when Naveen receives award after duo's heated altercation in LSG-RCB tie

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore stunned the home side Lucknow Super Giants in a low-scoring affair on Monday. On a track that wasn't great for batting, RCB bowlers made the most of this chance and defended a low total against LSG - a side that registered the second-highest total in IPL in their previous game.</p>

<p>Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the star-studded pair of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli got RCB off to a flyer for the nth time this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the second over, LSG captain KL Rahul suffered a leg injury while chasing the ball and fell in utter pain and was taken off the ground.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the pair added 62 runs for the first wicket before Ravi Bishnoi removed Kohli stumped on 31. In the span of the next six overs, RCB lost three more wickets, all to the spinners, as batters continued to struggle in Lucknow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Naveen ul Haq entering the attack, he put RCB's back against the wall, picking up three wickets for 30 in his four overs. Captain Faf was the lone fighter with the bat as he hit 44 from 30 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With bowlers dominating throughout, LSG restricted RCB to a modest total of 126 for nine in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the absence of regular skipper Rahul, left-handed Krunal Pandya opened the innings alongside the man in form, Kyle Mayers. Much to everyone's shock, Mayers departed on a second-ball duck to Mohammed Siraj. It was just the beginning as LSG lost another four wickets inside seven overs.</p>

<p>With the hosts reeling at 38 for five at one stage with one batter less, the chase looked like getting out of their reach.</p>

<p>Last match's hero, Marcus Stoinis and all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham tried saving the sinking ship but fell prey to some outstanding bowling and fielding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Naveen and Amit Mishra looked like pulling off the miracle, returning Josh Hazlewood removed the Afghan bowler that saw injured KL Rahul coming to bat at number 11. Rahul couldn't find runs on the two balls he faced as LSG fell shy of the target by 18&nbsp;runs.&nbsp;</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore stunned the home side Lucknow Super Giants in a low-scoring affair on Monday. On a track that wasn't great for batting, RCB bowlers made the most of this chance and defended a low total against LSG - a side that registered the second-highest total in IPL in their previous game.

Royal Challengers Bangalore stunned the home side Lucknow Super Giants in a low-scoring affair on Monday. On a track that wasn't great for batting, RCB bowlers made the most of this chance and defended a low total against LSG - a side that registered the second-highest total in IPL in their previous game. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the star-studded pair of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli got RCB off to a flyer for the nth time this season. During the second over, LSG captain KL Rahul suffered a leg injury while chasing the ball and fell in utter pain and was taken off the ground. Meanwhile, the pair added 62 runs for the first wicket before Ravi Bishnoi removed Kohli stumped on 31. In the span of the next six overs, RCB lost three more wickets, all to the spinners, as batters continued to struggle in Lucknow. With Naveen ul Haq entering the attack, he put RCB's back against the wall, picking up three wickets for 30 in his four overs. Captain Faf was the lone fighter with the bat as he hit 44 from 30 balls. With bowlers dominating throughout, LSG restricted RCB to a modest total of 126 for nine in 20 overs. In the absence of regular skipper Rahul, left-handed Krunal Pandya opened the innings alongside the man in form, Kyle Mayers. Much to everyone's shock, Mayers departed on a second-ball duck to Mohammed Siraj. It was just the beginning as LSG lost another four wickets inside seven overs. With the hosts reeling at 38 for five at one stage with one batter less, the chase looked like getting out of their reach. Last match's hero, Marcus Stoinis and all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham tried saving the sinking ship but fell prey to some outstanding bowling and fielding. While Naveen and Amit Mishra looked like pulling off the miracle, returning Josh Hazlewood removed the Afghan bowler that saw injured KL Rahul coming to bat at number 11. Rahul couldn't find runs on the two balls he faced as LSG fell shy of the target by 18 runs.

IPL 2023: RCB successfully defend low total against high-flying LSG in Lucknow, beat them by 18 runs

<p>Cricketer Virat Kohli on Monday penned a beautiful message for wife and actor Anushka Sharma to mark her 35th birthday in a special way.<br />
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Taking to Instagram, Kohli wrote, "Love you through thick, thin and all your cute madness (infinity symbol). Happy birthday my everything heart emojis) @anushkasharma."</p>

<p>The Indian batter also dug out adorable and candid pictures of Anushka, exuding pure happiness. One of the images shows Virat and Anushka grinning from ear to ear against a sunny backdrop.</p>

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Take a look at the pictures that Kohli posted on his Instagram feed:</p>

<p>Kohli`s post garnered a beautiful reaction from Anushka. Reacting to the post, the actress commented&nbsp;heart emoticon, an infinity sign and a family emoji.</p>

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<p>Virat and Anushka tied the knot in Tuscany, Italy on December 11, 2017. Three years after their wedding, the duo became parents to a beautiful daughter, Vamika, in January 2021.</p>

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<p>Virat recently spoke about his first meeting during a conversation with cricketer AB de Villiers. Virat shared that when he learnt that he was going to shoot with Anushka for an ad, he "started shivering" because she was one of the "top actors" in India at the time."I remember this was 2013, I was just named captain for the Zimbabwe tour. My manager came to me and told me that I was going to shoot with Anushka Sharma. As soon as I heard this, I was so nervous. Like, how am I going to do this? I was really nervous," he said.<br />
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The batting superstar also remembered cracking an unamusing joke about her heels when they met for the shoot, but eventually hit it off after a few get-togethers."Out of nervousness, I didn`t realise how tall she was. So the first thing I told her when I saw her heels was, `Didn`t you get anything higher to wear?` and she was like `Excuse me?` It was so bad, I was so nervous. But then I figured out that she was a normal person and when we got talking, I realised our backgrounds were so similar. From there on, we became friends and then gradually we started dating, it didn`t happen instantly," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Cricketer Virat Kohli on Monday penned a beautiful message for wife and actor Anushka Sharma to mark her 35th birthday in a special way. Taking to Instagram, Kohli wrote, "Love you through thick, thin and all your cute madness (infinity symbol).

Cricketer Virat Kohli on Monday penned a beautiful message for wife and actor Anushka Sharma to mark her 35th birthday in a special way. Taking to Instagram, Kohli wrote, "Love you through thick, thin and all your cute madness (infinity symbol). Happy birthday my everything heart emojis) @anushkasharma." The Indian batter also dug out adorable and candid pictures of Anushka, exuding pure happiness. One of the images shows Virat and Anushka grinning from ear to ear against a sunny backdrop. The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaked on Twitter and millions watched it Take a look at the pictures that Kohli posted on his Instagram feed: Kohli`s post garnered a beautiful reaction from Anushka. Reacting to the post, the actress commented heart emoticon, an infinity sign and a family emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) × Virat and Anushka tied the knot in Tuscany, Italy on December 11, 2017. Three years after their wedding, the duo became parents to a beautiful daughter, Vamika, in January 2021. Meghan Markle’s estranged father says he wants to reconnect with her before he dies Virat recently spoke about his first meeting during a conversation with cricketer AB de Villiers. Virat shared that when he learnt that he was going to shoot with Anushka for an ad, he "started shivering" because she was one of the "top actors" in India at the time."I remember this was 2013, I was just named captain for the Zimbabwe tour. My manager came to me and told me that I was going to shoot with Anushka Sharma. As soon as I heard this, I was so nervous. Like, how am I going to do this? I was really nervous," he said. The batting superstar also remembered cracking an unamusing joke about her heels when they met for the shoot, but eventually hit it off after a few get-togethers."Out of nervousness, I didn`t realise how tall she was. So the first thing I told her when I saw her heels was, `Didn`t you get anything higher to wear?` and she was like `Excuse me?` It was so bad, I was so nervous. But then I figured out that she was a normal person and when we got talking, I realised our backgrounds were so similar. From there on, we became friends and then gradually we started dating, it didn`t happen instantly," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Happy birthday my everything! Virat Kohli wishes wife Anushka Sharma with special photos

<p>The top wrestlers of the country have been involved in an ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. It has created a lot of eyeballs in the past few days.&nbsp;It is to be noted that as many as seven female wrestlers, including a minor, have complained against Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment.</p>

<p>Thus, the protest has led to reactions from several athletes in the country. However, not many top Indian cricketers have given their response and their silence has not been well received by Vinesh Phogat. The World Championship medalist launched a scathing attack on the Indian cricketers and told the Indian Express, "The entire country worships cricket but not even a single cricketer has spoken up. We aren’t saying that you speak in our favour, but at least put up a neutral message and say there should be justice for whichever party."</p>

<p>She further opined, "It’s not like we don’t have big athletes in our country. There are cricketers… During the Black Lives Matter movement in the US, they showed their support. Don’t we deserve even that much?"</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wrestling-mess-my-heart-goes-out-to-all-olympic-medallist-abhinav-bindra-backs-protesting-wrestlers-586386">Wrestling mess: 'My heart goes out to all' - Olympic medallist Abhinav Bindra backs protesting wrestlers</a></strong></p>

<p>Vinesh added, "You do come forward to congratulate us when we win something. Even the cricketers tweet when that happens. Abhi kya ho gaya? (What has happened now?) Are you so afraid of the system? Or maybe there’s something fishy going on there too? (Unke daal mein bhi kaala hai, yeh maan ke chale hum?)</p>

<p>We don’t know what they are afraid of. I understand that they may be concerned that this could affect their sponsorship and brand endorsement deals. Maybe that’s why they are afraid to associate themselves with athletes who are protesting. But it pains me."</p>

<p>Kapil Dev, India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain, was one of the first cricketers to have reacted to the protests and backed the wrestlers, via a story on his Instagram account. On Friday (April 28), the likes of Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan also broke their silence, asking for justice to prevail at the earliest. However, the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, etc. are yet to respond.</p>

<p>Earlier on Friday, Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Neeraj Chopra also backed the protesting wrestlers and tweeted, "It hurts me to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great nation and make us proud. As a nation, we are responsible for safeguarding the integrity and dignity of every individual, athlete or not. What’s happening should never happen. This is a sensitive issue and must be dealt with in an impartial and transparent manner. Pertaining authorities must take quick action in order to ensure that justice is served.”</p>


The top wrestlers of the country have been involved in an ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.

The top wrestlers of the country have been involved in an ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. It has created a lot of eyeballs in the past few days. It is to be noted that as many as seven female wrestlers, including a minor, have complained against Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment. Thus, the protest has led to reactions from several athletes in the country. However, not many top Indian cricketers have given their response and their silence has not been well received by Vinesh Phogat. The World Championship medalist launched a scathing attack on the Indian cricketers and told the Indian Express, "The entire country worships cricket but not even a single cricketer has spoken up. We aren’t saying that you speak in our favour, but at least put up a neutral message and say there should be justice for whichever party." She further opined, "It’s not like we don’t have big athletes in our country. There are cricketers… During the Black Lives Matter movement in the US, they showed their support. Don’t we deserve even that much?" Also read: Wrestling mess: 'My heart goes out to all' - Olympic medallist Abhinav Bindra backs protesting wrestlers Vinesh added, "You do come forward to congratulate us when we win something. Even the cricketers tweet when that happens. Abhi kya ho gaya? (What has happened now?) Are you so afraid of the system? Or maybe there’s something fishy going on there too? (Unke daal mein bhi kaala hai, yeh maan ke chale hum?) We don’t know what they are afraid of. I understand that they may be concerned that this could affect their sponsorship and brand endorsement deals. Maybe that’s why they are afraid to associate themselves with athletes who are protesting. But it pains me." Kapil Dev, India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain, was one of the first cricketers to have reacted to the protests and backed the wrestlers, via a story on his Instagram account. On Friday (April 28), the likes of Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan also broke their silence, asking for justice to prevail at the earliest. However, the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, etc. are yet to respond. Earlier on Friday, Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Neeraj Chopra also backed the protesting wrestlers and tweeted, "It hurts me to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great nation and make us proud. As a nation, we are responsible for safeguarding the integrity and dignity of every individual, athlete or not. What’s happening should never happen. This is a sensitive issue and must be dealt with in an impartial and transparent manner. Pertaining authorities must take quick action in order to ensure that justice is served.”

'None have spoken up': Vinesh Phogat launches scathing attack on Indian cricketers amid wrestlers vs WFI row

<p>Match 36 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26). Being asked to bat first, KKR rode on Jason Roy's 56, quickfire knock from captain Nitish Rana and cameos from Rinku Singh and David Weise to post 200 for 5.</p>

<p>In reply, RCB only managed 179 for 8 in 20 overs to lose by 21&nbsp;runs. With this loss, RCB's two-match winning streak came to an end. They had a chance to reach 10 points along with table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) but missed a great opportunity. For KKR, they ended their four-match losing streak and finally earned their third win this year.</p>

<p>Earlier,&nbsp;Roy slammed an impressive 29-ball 56 as he took on the RCB attack in the powerplay overs. While his opening partner N Jagadeesan struggled, making a 27-ball 29, the England opener's knock&nbsp;featured&nbsp;with 4 fours and 5 sixes at 193.10.</p>

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<p>Nitish's 21-ball 48 along with timely hits from Rinku (10-ball 18*) and Weise's 3-ball 12* ensured KKR did fall behind as they posted 200-5.</p>

<p>RCB's run-chase started with in-form openers Faf du Plessis and Kohli attacking from the word go. In-form spinner Suyash Sharma was brought into the attack in the third over and&nbsp;he instantly removed Faf. The regular captain continued to play as an impact player, with Kohli leading the side, but fell for 17 (7).</p>

<p>Kohli looked in sublime touch. He&nbsp;found the boundaries and the gaps&nbsp;amid the regular fall of wickets. He eventually fell for a 37-ball 54 as KKR came on top. Mahipal Lamror (34) and Dinesh Karthik (22) got starts but the writing was on the wall once Kohli departed.</p>

<p>From KKR, Suyash (2 for 30), Varun Chakaravarthy (3 for 27), and Andre Russell (2&nbsp;for 29) contributed with regular breakthroughs to dent RCB's chase and halt their mini-winning run.</p>

<p>RCB remain in the fifth spot with eight points. KKR move to the seventh position, replacing Mumbai Indians (MI), after this win.</p>


Match 36 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26).

Match 36 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26). Being asked to bat first, KKR rode on Jason Roy's 56, quickfire knock from captain Nitish Rana and cameos from Rinku Singh and David Weise to post 200 for 5. In reply, RCB only managed 179 for 8 in 20 overs to lose by 21 runs. With this loss, RCB's two-match winning streak came to an end. They had a chance to reach 10 points along with table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) but missed a great opportunity. For KKR, they ended their four-match losing streak and finally earned their third win this year. Earlier, Roy slammed an impressive 29-ball 56 as he took on the RCB attack in the powerplay overs. While his opening partner N Jagadeesan struggled, making a 27-ball 29, the England opener's knock featured with 4 fours and 5 sixes at 193.10. Also read: IPL 2023: 'He will have to...' - Harbhajan Singh shares advice for Virat Kohli before RCB vs KKR clash Nitish's 21-ball 48 along with timely hits from Rinku (10-ball 18*) and Weise's 3-ball 12* ensured KKR did fall behind as they posted 200-5. RCB's run-chase started with in-form openers Faf du Plessis and Kohli attacking from the word go. In-form spinner Suyash Sharma was brought into the attack in the third over and he instantly removed Faf. The regular captain continued to play as an impact player, with Kohli leading the side, but fell for 17 (7). Kohli looked in sublime touch. He found the boundaries and the gaps amid the regular fall of wickets. He eventually fell for a 37-ball 54 as KKR came on top. Mahipal Lamror (34) and Dinesh Karthik (22) got starts but the writing was on the wall once Kohli departed. From KKR, Suyash (2 for 30), Varun Chakaravarthy (3 for 27), and Andre Russell (2 for 29) contributed with regular breakthroughs to dent RCB's chase and halt their mini-winning run. RCB remain in the fifth spot with eight points. KKR move to the seventh position, replacing Mumbai Indians (MI), after this win.

IPL 2023: All-round KKR end four-match losing streak with 21-run win over Virat Kohli's RCB

<p>The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are improving with each passing game in the IPL 2023 edition. At the halfway mark of the league stage, RCB are placed in the fifth position with four wins from seven encounters. Ahead of their home game versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh shared&nbsp;some&nbsp;advice for Virat Kohli.</p>

<p>Kohli has had a good run in IPL 2023, with 279 runs in seven matches including four half-centuries. While he has been impressive in the powerplays, he tends to slow down in the middle overs with the spinners operating in tandem. Ahead of the RCB-KKR face-off, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26), Bhajji feels the onus is on Kohli, who has been the stand-in captain in the past two encounters with Faf du Plessis playing only as an impact player, to deliver the goods for Bengaluru.</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli will have to take the responsibility to keep RCB up. His partnership with Faf will be crucial. Virat and Faf are in good form and this will always give relief to RCB," Harbhajan told&nbsp;<i>Star Sports.</i></p>

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<p>Kohli has struck at&nbsp;141.62 in IPL 2023. He has struck at 171 versus pacers, averaging 75, but struggled against spin -- striking at 103 with an average of 22.25 along with four dismissals. Thus, it has been one of the reasons for RCB slowing down in the end overs -- managing only 37 in the last four overs versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) and 27 during the same period versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their previous tie.</p>

<p>Will Kohli go bonkers&nbsp;and also progress ahead at a healthy strike rate versus KKR this evening? Only time will tell...</p>


The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are improving with each passing game in the IPL 2023 edition. At the halfway mark of the league stage, RCB are placed in the fifth position with four wins from seven encounters.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are improving with each passing game in the IPL 2023 edition. At the halfway mark of the league stage, RCB are placed in the fifth position with four wins from seven encounters. Ahead of their home game versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh shared some advice for Virat Kohli. Kohli has had a good run in IPL 2023, with 279 runs in seven matches including four half-centuries. While he has been impressive in the powerplays, he tends to slow down in the middle overs with the spinners operating in tandem. Ahead of the RCB-KKR face-off, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26), Bhajji feels the onus is on Kohli, who has been the stand-in captain in the past two encounters with Faf du Plessis playing only as an impact player, to deliver the goods for Bengaluru. "Virat Kohli will have to take the responsibility to keep RCB up. His partnership with Faf will be crucial. Virat and Faf are in good form and this will always give relief to RCB," Harbhajan told Star Sports. Also read: IPL 2023: 'Hardik Pandya is growing and maturing as captain' - Former Indian opener after GT beat MI Kohli has struck at 141.62 in IPL 2023. He has struck at 171 versus pacers, averaging 75, but struggled against spin -- striking at 103 with an average of 22.25 along with four dismissals. Thus, it has been one of the reasons for RCB slowing down in the end overs -- managing only 37 in the last four overs versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) and 27 during the same period versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their previous tie. Will Kohli go bonkers and also progress ahead at a healthy strike rate versus KKR this evening? Only time will tell...

IPL 2023: 'He will have to...' - Harbhajan Singh shares advice for Virat Kohli before RCB vs KKR clash

<p>Virat Kohli, who has led Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last two matches, has been fined by the Indian Premier League (IPL) for slow over-rate during their last match against the Rajasthan Royals.</p>

<p>The league fined not only Kohli but all other playing XI members of the RCB team who played against the Royals including the impact sub. This is the second time RCB has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate after doing it for the first time against Lucknow Super Giants in April 10.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had named Virat Kohli as their Captain for their game against Rajasthan Royals, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 23, 2023,” said the league in its official statement.</p>

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<p>For the first offence, RCB's regular skipper Faf du Plessis was fined INR 12 lakh. Kohli, however, has been fined INR 24 lakh while the other players have been fined INR 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fees, whichever is lower, informed the league.</p>

<p>“As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Kohli has been fined Rs. 24 lakh and each member of the Playing XI, including the impact substitute, is fined Rs. 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fee, whichever is lesser,” read the statement further.</p>

<p>As for the match, RCB had beaten Royals by seven runs to get two crucial points. Batting first, RCB had posted 189/9 in their 20 overs &nbsp;while Royals could manage only 182/6 in 20 overs. Kohli was out on a golden duck in the match after being trapped LBW by Royals' left-arm pacer Trent Boult.&nbsp;</p>

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Virat Kohli, who has led Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last two matches, has been fined by the Indian Premier League (IPL) for slow over-rate during their last match against the Rajasthan Royals.

Virat Kohli, who has led Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last two matches, has been fined by the Indian Premier League (IPL) for slow over-rate during their last match against the Rajasthan Royals. The league fined not only Kohli but all other playing XI members of the RCB team who played against the Royals including the impact sub. This is the second time RCB has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate after doing it for the first time against Lucknow Super Giants in April 10. “Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had named Virat Kohli as their Captain for their game against Rajasthan Royals, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 23, 2023,” said the league in its official statement. Also Read: 'As soon as he...': Brett Lee's advice to MI's Arjun Tendulkar to bowl at 140kmph For the first offence, RCB's regular skipper Faf du Plessis was fined INR 12 lakh. Kohli, however, has been fined INR 24 lakh while the other players have been fined INR 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fees, whichever is lower, informed the league. “As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Kohli has been fined Rs. 24 lakh and each member of the Playing XI, including the impact substitute, is fined Rs. 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fee, whichever is lesser,” read the statement further. As for the match, RCB had beaten Royals by seven runs to get two crucial points. Batting first, RCB had posted 189/9 in their 20 overs while Royals could manage only 182/6 in 20 overs. Kohli was out on a golden duck in the match after being trapped LBW by Royals' left-arm pacer Trent Boult. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli fined 2.4mn rupees, other RCB players 600,000 for slow over-rate vs RR

<p>In a surprise series of public appearances, power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted in the city of Bengaluru for a promotional event. They were spotted by curious residents of a society as the duo engaged in a friendly badminton match and stressed on the importance of sports in everyone’s lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As curious bystanders looked on, Virat and Anushka took some time out for fans and posed for pictures. The friendly badminton match invited a lot of sweet messages for the couple who aren’t seen much on social media and rarely make public appearances. Fans couldn’t get enough of their affection for one another and the two laughed and enjoyed a game of badminton.</p>

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<p>Anushka also posted videos of herself and Virat sneaking into an office space and surprising people at their offices. Posting the video, she wrote, "Virat and I sneaked into a co-working space and here's what happened." At the office, Virat and Anushka encouraged people to engage in some healthy activities during their office schedules.</p>

<p>Earlier, Virat and Anushka danced their hearts out as they did a dance routine. Anushka shared the video and wrote, “Dance pe chance”. Incidentally, these are the lyrics of a popular song featuring Anushka Sharma, from her debut film with Shah Rukh Khan, titled <em>Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi</em>. In the video shared that has now gone viral, both Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli can be seen dancing with the latter failing to keep up with his wife. Reports suggest that Virat pulled his leg while dancing and thus exited the frame, leaving Anushka in splits.&nbsp;</p>

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In a surprise series of public appearances, power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted in the city of Bengaluru for a promotional event. They were spotted by curious residents of a society as the duo engaged in a friendly badminton match and stressed on the importance of sports in everyone’s lives.

In a surprise series of public appearances, power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted in the city of Bengaluru for a promotional event. They were spotted by curious residents of a society as the duo engaged in a friendly badminton match and stressed on the importance of sports in everyone’s lives. As curious bystanders looked on, Virat and Anushka took some time out for fans and posed for pictures. The friendly badminton match invited a lot of sweet messages for the couple who aren’t seen much on social media and rarely make public appearances. Fans couldn’t get enough of their affection for one another and the two laughed and enjoyed a game of badminton. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at Puma Event in Bengaluru.🏸 pic.twitter.com/6SjJJAhjWQ — 𝙎𝙋𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙔シ︎ (@Spidey_RCB) April 24, 2023 × Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma playing badminton at an event. A beautiful picture! pic.twitter.com/0bj2GiKAvL — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 24, 2023 × Anushka also posted videos of herself and Virat sneaking into an office space and surprising people at their offices. Posting the video, she wrote, "Virat and I sneaked into a co-working space and here's what happened." At the office, Virat and Anushka encouraged people to engage in some healthy activities during their office schedules. Earlier, Virat and Anushka danced their hearts out as they did a dance routine. Anushka shared the video and wrote, “Dance pe chance”. Incidentally, these are the lyrics of a popular song featuring Anushka Sharma, from her debut film with Shah Rukh Khan, titled Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. In the video shared that has now gone viral, both Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli can be seen dancing with the latter failing to keep up with his wife. Reports suggest that Virat pulled his leg while dancing and thus exited the frame, leaving Anushka in splits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) × On the work front, Anushka will next be seen in the role of the iconic Indian pace bowler Jhulan Goswami in the film Chakda Xpress, which is set to release this year. She was recently seen in a cameo appearance in Qala. It released on Netflix last year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 50th birthday on April 24 and the wishes poured in from every corner of the world for the master blaster. Sachin is regarded as one of the best batsmen ever to play the game and is often referred as 'God of Cricket' in India.</p>

<p>Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, in the latest show of ICC Review, also said that Tendulkar is technically the best batsman he has ever seen.</p>

<p>"I've said forever Sachin's technically the best batter that I've ever seen, and played with or against. Whatever plan that we came up with as a bowling group, he found a way to combat it, whether it was in India or Australia. It's hard to rank and judge players as everyone is different and everyone plays the game differently. But certainly through the generation that I played, he was technically the best player that I saw," Ponting said.</p>

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<p>Sachin holds various batting records as of now and the most famous of them is his milestone of 100 international tons. Sachin has 51 Test hundreds and 49 ODI centuries. After Sachin, fans and former cricketers have picked Virat Kohli to break his 100 tons record.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Regardless of how many runs you make, how many hundreds you make, to be physically good enough and have a skillset set good enough to stand up and play 200 Test matches is amazing. Virat's got all that ahead of him just yet. He's an unbelievably good player, there's no doubt about that. He's got over 70-odd international hundreds now. Sachin made a 100, didn't he? Let's wait until Virat's career's over and then I think it'll a much fairer comparison," Ponting added.</p>

<p>It remains to be seen if Kohli breaks Sachin's record on not but playing 200 Tests definitely seem like a very long shot for Virat despite him being one of the fittest players in cricket.</p>

<p>As of now, Kohli is second only to Sachin with 75 international tons - 46 in ODIs, 28 in Tests and one in T20I.&nbsp;</p>

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Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 50th birthday on April 24 and the wishes poured in from every corner of the world for the master blaster. Sachin is regarded as one of the best batsmen ever to play the game and is often referred as 'God of Cricket' in India.

Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 50th birthday on April 24 and the wishes poured in from every corner of the world for the master blaster. Sachin is regarded as one of the best batsmen ever to play the game and is often referred as 'God of Cricket' in India. Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, in the latest show of ICC Review, also said that Tendulkar is technically the best batsman he has ever seen. "I've said forever Sachin's technically the best batter that I've ever seen, and played with or against. Whatever plan that we came up with as a bowling group, he found a way to combat it, whether it was in India or Australia. It's hard to rank and judge players as everyone is different and everyone plays the game differently. But certainly through the generation that I played, he was technically the best player that I saw," Ponting said. Also Read: Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik wants Babar Azam to quit captaincy | Know Why Sachin holds various batting records as of now and the most famous of them is his milestone of 100 international tons. Sachin has 51 Test hundreds and 49 ODI centuries. After Sachin, fans and former cricketers have picked Virat Kohli to break his 100 tons record. "Regardless of how many runs you make, how many hundreds you make, to be physically good enough and have a skillset set good enough to stand up and play 200 Test matches is amazing. Virat's got all that ahead of him just yet. He's an unbelievably good player, there's no doubt about that. He's got over 70-odd international hundreds now. Sachin made a 100, didn't he? Let's wait until Virat's career's over and then I think it'll a much fairer comparison," Ponting added. It remains to be seen if Kohli breaks Sachin's record on not but playing 200 Tests definitely seem like a very long shot for Virat despite him being one of the fittest players in cricket. As of now, Kohli is second only to Sachin with 75 international tons - 46 in ODIs, 28 in Tests and one in T20I. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Rajasthan Royals bowler Trent Boult, in a fine display of swing bowling, sent back RCB skipper Virat Kohli on a first-ball duck. Rajasthan had won the toss and elected to bowl first in Bengaluru which Boult proved a right decision immediately.</p>

<p>The ball was pitched on the middle and leg stump which came on sharply and Kohli tried to work it towards the mid-wicket area. The batsman, who has had problems in the past against left-handed swing bowlers, failed to make the contact as the ball went past his bat and hit him on the back leg.</p>

<p>The bowler appealed in full confidence and the umpire obliged by giving Kohli out after a it of thinking. Kohli, however, didn't challenge the decision and walked back immediately after the decision. It was also his 100th wicket in the Indian Premier League. Have a look at the video here:</p>

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<p>As for Trent Boult, the Kiwi is known for extraction swing early on and has taken the wicket in the over multiple times in the ongoing IPL season as well. In five matches he has played before the one against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, he has taken seven wickets so far.</p>

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<p>In Royals' season opener itself against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Boult took two wickets in the very first over as he sent back Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi. He went wicketless in the next match against the Punjab Kings though.</p>

<p>In the Royals' third match of the season against the Delhi Capitals, however, Boult roared back in style as he took two wicket once again in the first over itself. Prithvi Shaw and Manish Pandey were his victims this time and he finished the game with 3/29 in his four overs.</p>

<p>Against the Gujarat Titans in the next match, Boult sent back Wriddhiman Saha on the third ball of his and Titans innings' first over. It was only the last match against the Lucknow Super Giants where Boult took his only wicket in the game in the 12th over of the inning.</p>

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Rajasthan Royals bowler Trent Boult, in a fine display of swing bowling, sent back RCB skipper Virat Kohli on a first-ball duck. Rajasthan had won the toss and elected to bowl first in Bengaluru which Boult proved a right decision immediately.

Rajasthan Royals bowler Trent Boult, in a fine display of swing bowling, sent back RCB skipper Virat Kohli on a first-ball duck. Rajasthan had won the toss and elected to bowl first in Bengaluru which Boult proved a right decision immediately. The ball was pitched on the middle and leg stump which came on sharply and Kohli tried to work it towards the mid-wicket area. The batsman, who has had problems in the past against left-handed swing bowlers, failed to make the contact as the ball went past his bat and hit him on the back leg. The bowler appealed in full confidence and the umpire obliged by giving Kohli out after a it of thinking. Kohli, however, didn't challenge the decision and walked back immediately after the decision. It was also his 100th wicket in the Indian Premier League. Have a look at the video here: The greatest player to ever wear the jersey no. 18 - • TRENT BOULT 🐐🛐pic.twitter.com/FjQsLfMUh7 — Harsha Bhople (@bhopleharsha) April 23, 2023 × As for Trent Boult, the Kiwi is known for extraction swing early on and has taken the wicket in the over multiple times in the ongoing IPL season as well. In five matches he has played before the one against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, he has taken seven wickets so far. Also Read: MI's Rohit surpasses MS Dhoni in ELITE list with three sixes against Punjab Kings In Royals' season opener itself against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Boult took two wickets in the very first over as he sent back Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi. He went wicketless in the next match against the Punjab Kings though. In the Royals' third match of the season against the Delhi Capitals, however, Boult roared back in style as he took two wicket once again in the first over itself. Prithvi Shaw and Manish Pandey were his victims this time and he finished the game with 3/29 in his four overs. Against the Gujarat Titans in the next match, Boult sent back Wriddhiman Saha on the third ball of his and Titans innings' first over. It was only the last match against the Lucknow Super Giants where Boult took his only wicket in the game in the 12th over of the inning. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Ace Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has played under a few captains in his career, be it&nbsp;under MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the Indian team or Virat Kohli in both Indian colours and in the IPL. However, when asked who is the captain in IPL he likes to play most under, Chahal named his current franchise (Rajasthan Royals) skipper Sanju Samson as his favourite, adding he is very similar to Dhoni.</p>

<p>After spending seven years at the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), RR picked Chahal ahead of the 2022 auction, and the leggie shined under Samson in the first season, picking up 27 wickets.&nbsp;Speaking to the Humans of Bombay, Chahal revealed the common thing between all those above-mentioned skippers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I think, all three captains whom I have played under, I have gotten that liberty that a bowler requires, whether it's Mahi bhai, Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. So yeah, that's the one thing I have gotten," Chahal told Humans of Bombay.</p>

<p>Chahal said since joining RR, he improved at least 10%, and all is because of Sanju Samson. He also added that Sanju told him to bowl however and wherever he likes in his quota of four overs, instead giving him instructions to sticking to a particular line or length.</p>

<p>"In IPL, Sanju Samson is definitely my favourite. I feel like he is literally very similar to Mahi bhai as like him, he is very calm and chill. The 10 per cent or whatever growth I have had as a bowler in the last year, it is all because of Sanju. He told me, ‘You have four overs, bowl whatever you want to, you are free from my side'," Chahal added.</p>

<p>As things stand, Chahal has 12 wickets to his name in seven matches, and even in the game against the RCB at M Chinnaswamy, he returned with figures of one for 28 in four overs.</p>


Ace Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has played under a few captains in his career, be it under MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the Indian team or Virat Kohli in both Indian colours and in the IPL.

Ace Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has played under a few captains in his career, be it under MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the Indian team or Virat Kohli in both Indian colours and in the IPL. However, when asked who is the captain in IPL he likes to play most under, Chahal named his current franchise (Rajasthan Royals) skipper Sanju Samson as his favourite, adding he is very similar to Dhoni. After spending seven years at the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), RR picked Chahal ahead of the 2022 auction, and the leggie shined under Samson in the first season, picking up 27 wickets. Speaking to the Humans of Bombay, Chahal revealed the common thing between all those above-mentioned skippers. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: RR's Trent Boult traps RCB's Virat Kohli LBW on first ball for a duck "I think, all three captains whom I have played under, I have gotten that liberty that a bowler requires, whether it's Mahi bhai, Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. So yeah, that's the one thing I have gotten," Chahal told Humans of Bombay. Chahal said since joining RR, he improved at least 10%, and all is because of Sanju Samson. He also added that Sanju told him to bowl however and wherever he likes in his quota of four overs, instead giving him instructions to sticking to a particular line or length. "In IPL, Sanju Samson is definitely my favourite. I feel like he is literally very similar to Mahi bhai as like him, he is very calm and chill. The 10 per cent or whatever growth I have had as a bowler in the last year, it is all because of Sanju. He told me, ‘You have four overs, bowl whatever you want to, you are free from my side'," Chahal added. As things stand, Chahal has 12 wickets to his name in seven matches, and even in the game against the RCB at M Chinnaswamy, he returned with figures of one for 28 in four overs.

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<p>Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul created history during the match against Gujarat Titans as he became the fastest Indian to score 7,000 T20 runs. Rahul went past former India skipper Virat Kohli to reach the milestone and to be the third fastest overall in the world to touch the 7K mark.</p>

<p>Rahul reached the record by hitting GT's Mohammed Shami for three back-to-back boundaries as he got to the milestone in his 197th inning, while Virat had done so in 212 innings. Rahul is third on the list behind Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who leads the list, having reached the 7K mark in 187 innings. The second name on the list is Chris Gayle who reached the milestone in 192 innings.</p>

<p>Rahul's IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants also acknowledged its skipper's achievement and posted a congratulatory tweet for the same. Have a look at the tweet here:</p>

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<p>Coming the match vs GT, LSG were in full control after the 1st innings as they restricted Gujarat Titans for just 135/6 in their 20 overs.</p>

<p>GT had won the toss and elected to bat first but had a horrible start with star opener Shubman Gill, as predicted correctly by presenter Akash Chopra, got out cheaply - on a duck to be precise. Saha and Pandya then added 68 runs for the second wicket but after the quick wickets of Saha and Manohar, GT couldn't get going.</p>

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<p>The Titans lost the steam after these two quick wickets. Skipper Hardik Pandya, however, played a brilliant innings of 66 off 50 while Saha scored 47 off 37 but apart from those two, no other batsman could get going.</p>

<p>Pandya stayed on one end but kept losing partners at the other end in Vijay Shankar (10 off 12) and David Miller (6 off 12). For LSG, Krunal Pandya took 2/16 in his four overs while Marcus Stoinis took 2/20 in three overs he bowled. Apart from them, Naveen and Mishra also chipped in with a wicket each.</p>

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Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul created history during the match against Gujarat Titans as he became the fastest Indian to score 7,000 T20 runs. Rahul went past former India skipper Virat Kohli to reach the milestone and to be the third fastest overall in the world to touch the 7K mark.

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul created history during the match against Gujarat Titans as he became the fastest Indian to score 7,000 T20 runs. Rahul went past former India skipper Virat Kohli to reach the milestone and to be the third fastest overall in the world to touch the 7K mark. Rahul reached the record by hitting GT's Mohammed Shami for three back-to-back boundaries as he got to the milestone in his 197th inning, while Virat had done so in 212 innings. Rahul is third on the list behind Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who leads the list, having reached the 7K mark in 187 innings. The second name on the list is Chris Gayle who reached the milestone in 192 innings. Rahul's IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants also acknowledged its skipper's achievement and posted a congratulatory tweet for the same. Have a look at the tweet here: Fastest 🇮🇳 to 𝟟𝕂 👏 pic.twitter.com/62V3sVDCY5 — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 22, 2023 × Coming the match vs GT, LSG were in full control after the 1st innings as they restricted Gujarat Titans for just 135/6 in their 20 overs. GT had won the toss and elected to bat first but had a horrible start with star opener Shubman Gill, as predicted correctly by presenter Akash Chopra, got out cheaply - on a duck to be precise. Saha and Pandya then added 68 runs for the second wicket but after the quick wickets of Saha and Manohar, GT couldn't get going. Also Watch: LSG's Naveen-ul-Haq takes sensational diving catch to dismiss GT's Abhinav Manohar The Titans lost the steam after these two quick wickets. Skipper Hardik Pandya, however, played a brilliant innings of 66 off 50 while Saha scored 47 off 37 but apart from those two, no other batsman could get going. Pandya stayed on one end but kept losing partners at the other end in Vijay Shankar (10 off 12) and David Miller (6 off 12). For LSG, Krunal Pandya took 2/16 in his four overs while Marcus Stoinis took 2/20 in three overs he bowled. Apart from them, Naveen and Mishra also chipped in with a wicket each. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In match 20 of the IPL 2023 edition, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosted the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 15. In defence of 174 for 6, the Virat Kohli-starrer RCB beat Delhi by 23 runs but the game made maximum noise when Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and BCCI chief who is serving as DC's Director of Cricket, didn't shake hands after the match.</p>

<p>During the customary handshake, Kohli and Ganguly&nbsp;did not greet each other and walked off straightaway. Moreover, Kohli reportedly unfollowed Ganguly on Instagram and the latter returned the favour as well. Irrespective of the truth behind their recent action on Instagram, a lot has been said and written about Kohli vs Ganguly saga since late 2021 (when things got out of hands between the duo post Kohli's decision to resign as Team India's T20I captain).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Shane Watson -- DC's assistant coach -- opined on Kohli vs Ganguly stare off and said on Grade Cricket's Youtube channel, "It could be rumour mongering, but I’m not sure. So, it’s not something I want to get involved in."</p>

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<p>Watson, however, was quick to point out that there was "definitely some fire in Kohli's belly". "But there was definitely some fire in Virat’s belly, that’s for sure. For an opposition point of view, that’s the last thing you need as well. Virat, when he’s like that, that’s when he’s at his absolute best. Whatever reason that was, I’m not exactly sure,” the Aussie veteran added.</p>

<p>DC and RCB will once again face-off, in the reverse clash, on May 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. It will be interesting to see what happens this time around between the two superstar cricketers.</p>


In match 20 of the IPL 2023 edition, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosted the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 15. In defence of 174 for 6, the Virat Kohli-starrer RCB beat Delhi by 23 runs but the game made maximum noise when Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and BCCI chief who is serving as DC's Director of Cricket, didn't shake hands after the match.

In match 20 of the IPL 2023 edition, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosted the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 15. In defence of 174 for 6, the Virat Kohli-starrer RCB beat Delhi by 23 runs but the game made maximum noise when Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and BCCI chief who is serving as DC's Director of Cricket, didn't shake hands after the match. During the customary handshake, Kohli and Ganguly did not greet each other and walked off straightaway. Moreover, Kohli reportedly unfollowed Ganguly on Instagram and the latter returned the favour as well. Irrespective of the truth behind their recent action on Instagram, a lot has been said and written about Kohli vs Ganguly saga since late 2021 (when things got out of hands between the duo post Kohli's decision to resign as Team India's T20I captain). Now, Shane Watson -- DC's assistant coach -- opined on Kohli vs Ganguly stare off and said on Grade Cricket's Youtube channel, "It could be rumour mongering, but I’m not sure. So, it’s not something I want to get involved in." Also read: Kohli unfollows Ganguly on Instagram after latter refuses to shake hands post RCB-DC tie in IPL 2023: Reports Watson, however, was quick to point out that there was "definitely some fire in Kohli's belly". "But there was definitely some fire in Virat’s belly, that’s for sure. For an opposition point of view, that’s the last thing you need as well. Virat, when he’s like that, that’s when he’s at his absolute best. Whatever reason that was, I’m not exactly sure,” the Aussie veteran added. DC and RCB will once again face-off, in the reverse clash, on May 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. It will be interesting to see what happens this time around between the two superstar cricketers.

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<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) returned to winning ways as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs in match 27 of the IPL 2023 edition on Thursday (April 20), in Mohali. Virat Kohli captained the franchise after a long time as regular captain Faf du Plessis only featured as an Impact Player, due to his hip injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, Kohli-Faf stitched an impressive 137-run opening stand as the duo continued their rich forms. Towards the end, RCB only managed 37 runs in the last four overs as they posted 174 for 4. In reply, Shikhar Dhawan-less Punjab only managed 150 all-out in 18.2 overs to lose by 24 runs. Kohli slammed a 47-ball 59 whereas Faf top-scored with a solid 56-ball 84&nbsp;before Mohammed Siraj returned with 4-0-21-4.</p>

<p>Seeing RCB's batting, where they struggled for a late flourish, former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar said, as quoted by India Today, "The start promised so much, but the score wasn’t what we expected. But the fact is that it’s an afternoon game. The pitch will become slower. That gives RCB hope. But, yes, they could have added maybe 25 runs more, considering the start that they had."</p>

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<p>On Kohli slowing down after a fine start, Manjrekar opined, "It’s the same scenario with Virat Kohli that we have been seeing for a while. When the bowlers take the pace off, he struggles to get a move on. We saw that in the last IPL too. Once he gets into his 40s, he tends to slow down a little bit, I don’t know what the reason for that is."</p>

<p>"But, Faf du Plessis, how unselfish he was! He had an opportunity to get a hundred as well. But he was looking to hit a six every ball. He could have also maybe hang around and get a hundred. But he was looking to belt every ball for a six as he had a target in mind. That's the kind of batting that you really want to see," the ex-cricketer added.</p>

<p>Kohli-Faf added 59&nbsp;runs in the powerplays but the former slowed down once the field restrictions were lifted. He failed to accelerate freely in the middle overs, which has been an issue for him for quite some time.&nbsp;Kohli slammed 43 off 26 deliveries against pacers, smashing a six and three fours but&nbsp;faced as many as nine dot balls to only manage&nbsp;16 off&nbsp;21 balls against the Punjab spinners.</p>

<p>RCB will hope for Kohli to sort out his middle-overs issue and dominate pace and spin equally as the tournament progresses ahead.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) returned to winning ways as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs in match 27 of the IPL 2023 edition on Thursday (April 20), in Mohali.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) returned to winning ways as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs in match 27 of the IPL 2023 edition on Thursday (April 20), in Mohali. Virat Kohli captained the franchise after a long time as regular captain Faf du Plessis only featured as an Impact Player, due to his hip injury. Being asked to bat first, Kohli-Faf stitched an impressive 137-run opening stand as the duo continued their rich forms. Towards the end, RCB only managed 37 runs in the last four overs as they posted 174 for 4. In reply, Shikhar Dhawan-less Punjab only managed 150 all-out in 18.2 overs to lose by 24 runs. Kohli slammed a 47-ball 59 whereas Faf top-scored with a solid 56-ball 84 before Mohammed Siraj returned with 4-0-21-4. Seeing RCB's batting, where they struggled for a late flourish, former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar said, as quoted by India Today, "The start promised so much, but the score wasn’t what we expected. But the fact is that it’s an afternoon game. The pitch will become slower. That gives RCB hope. But, yes, they could have added maybe 25 runs more, considering the start that they had." Also Read: IPL 2023: All-round RCB beat PBKS by 24 runs to return to winning ways, move up in points table On Kohli slowing down after a fine start, Manjrekar opined, "It’s the same scenario with Virat Kohli that we have been seeing for a while. When the bowlers take the pace off, he struggles to get a move on. We saw that in the last IPL too. Once he gets into his 40s, he tends to slow down a little bit, I don’t know what the reason for that is." "But, Faf du Plessis, how unselfish he was! He had an opportunity to get a hundred as well. But he was looking to hit a six every ball. He could have also maybe hang around and get a hundred. But he was looking to belt every ball for a six as he had a target in mind. That's the kind of batting that you really want to see," the ex-cricketer added. Kohli-Faf added 59 runs in the powerplays but the former slowed down once the field restrictions were lifted. He failed to accelerate freely in the middle overs, which has been an issue for him for quite some time. Kohli slammed 43 off 26 deliveries against pacers, smashing a six and three fours but faced as many as nine dot balls to only manage 16 off 21 balls against the Punjab spinners. RCB will hope for Kohli to sort out his middle-overs issue and dominate pace and spin equally as the tournament progresses ahead.

IPL 2023: 'Once he gets into his 40s, he slows down' - Manjrekar on Virat Kohli's batting after RCB beat PBKS

<p>Match 27 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)&nbsp;beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Thursday (April 20). While the match went down to the wire, RCB dominated the majority of the proceedings to emerge on top. With this triumph, RCB now occupy the fifth&nbsp;spot in the points table.</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, Virat Kohli-led RCB came out all guns blazing. Kohli was the stand-in skipper as Faf du Plessis, the regular captain, played as an Impact Player due to his hip injury. The pair stitched a 137-run opening stand with Kohli slamming a 47-ball 59 whereas Faf continued his rich form and returned with an impressive 54-ball 86.&nbsp;</p>

<p>RCB managed only 37 runs in the last four overs as Punjab bowlers staged a comeback, with Harpreet Brar taking two successive wickets. The visitors, however, ended with a competitive score of&nbsp;174-4.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In reply, PBKS were on the back foot from the word go. They lost Atharva Taide, Matthew Short and Liam Livingstone for cheap as Md Siraj struck twice. With regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan out of the playing XI due to injury concerns, Punjab once again failed to get going at the top.</p>

<p>Prabhsimran Singh (46) looked good and took on the RCB bowlers amid the regular fall of wickets. He lost captain Curran, with a superb throw from Hasaranga, and the chase was pretty much done and dusted there itself. Despite the regular fall of wickets, Punjab kept scoring at a good rate and got a partnership going between Jitesh Sharma, who hit some big shots, and Brar to stay alive.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, Siraj broke the partnership in his last over, bowling the 18th, to take RCB closer to the finish line (ending with 4-0-21-4).&nbsp;Eventually, Harshal Patel dismissed Jitesh (41) as PBKS managed 150 all-out in 18.2 overs to lose by 24 runs.</p>


Match 27 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Thursday (April 20).

Match 27 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Thursday (April 20). While the match went down to the wire, RCB dominated the majority of the proceedings to emerge on top. With this triumph, RCB now occupy the fifth spot in the points table. Being asked to bat first, Virat Kohli-led RCB came out all guns blazing. Kohli was the stand-in skipper as Faf du Plessis, the regular captain, played as an Impact Player due to his hip injury. The pair stitched a 137-run opening stand with Kohli slamming a 47-ball 59 whereas Faf continued his rich form and returned with an impressive 54-ball 86. RCB managed only 37 runs in the last four overs as Punjab bowlers staged a comeback, with Harpreet Brar taking two successive wickets. The visitors, however, ended with a competitive score of 174-4. Also Read: IPL 2023: ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR KING KOHLI! Virat slams 600 fours during RCB's away tie vs PBKS In reply, PBKS were on the back foot from the word go. They lost Atharva Taide, Matthew Short and Liam Livingstone for cheap as Md Siraj struck twice. With regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan out of the playing XI due to injury concerns, Punjab once again failed to get going at the top. Prabhsimran Singh (46) looked good and took on the RCB bowlers amid the regular fall of wickets. He lost captain Curran, with a superb throw from Hasaranga, and the chase was pretty much done and dusted there itself. Despite the regular fall of wickets, Punjab kept scoring at a good rate and got a partnership going between Jitesh Sharma, who hit some big shots, and Brar to stay alive. Nonetheless, Siraj broke the partnership in his last over, bowling the 18th, to take RCB closer to the finish line (ending with 4-0-21-4). Eventually, Harshal Patel dismissed Jitesh (41) as PBKS managed 150 all-out in 18.2 overs to lose by 24 runs.

IPL 2023: All-round RCB beat PBKS by 24 runs to return to winning ways, move up in points table

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans were treated to a pleasant surprise on Thursday, April 20 afternoon as former skipper Virat Kohli returned to the helm as skipper of the side. Kohli, who previously led RCB was seen taking the captaincy duties at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali against hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) despite Faf du Plessis being part of the Playing XI.</p>

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<h2>But why was Virat leading RCB vs PBKS?</h2>

<p>Regular skipper Du Plessis was facing a rib issue and was not a match fit but was still called up to the initial squad to play. RCB opted to make use of the ‘Impact Player’ rule which saw Du Plessis being employed as a substitute player and was consequently subbed by Vijaykumar Vyshak. With the former South Africa skipper not available for the entire match Virat took over the charge as full-time skipper for the PBKS clash.</p>

<p>The decision proved to be noteworthy as Du Plessis scored 84 runs off 54 deliveries and missed out on a hundred. His exploits saw RCB put 174/4 on the board while Virat Kohli also scored 59 runs before he returned to the pavilion.</p>

<p>On his captaincy return, Virat also reached two milestones as he scored his 50th fifty for RCB in the IPL. On the horizon, he also joined the 600 fours club in the IPL and looked in great touch before getting out.</p>

<h2><strong>Du Plessis, Virat lead the charge with bat</strong></h2>

<p>RCB got off to a great start, racking up 137 runs without losing any wickets. However, after the 17th over, they lost two big wickets -- of Virat and the dasher Glenn Maxwell -- in quick succession. RCB lost momentum thereafter and weren't able to lift the scoring rate in the tail-end of their innings. For Punjab Kings, left-armer Harpreet Singh was the pick of the bowlers, snapping up two wickets for 31 runs while pacers Arshdeep Singh and Nathan Ellis took one apiece.</p>

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans were treated to a pleasant surprise on Thursday, April 20 afternoon as former skipper Virat Kohli returned to the helm as skipper of the side.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans were treated to a pleasant surprise on Thursday, April 20 afternoon as former skipper Virat Kohli returned to the helm as skipper of the side. Kohli, who previously led RCB was seen taking the captaincy duties at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali against hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) despite Faf du Plessis being part of the Playing XI. 🚨 Toss Update 🚨@PunjabKingsIPL win the toss and elect to field first against @RCBTweets.@CurranSM & @imVkohli are leading their respective sides today. Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/CQekZNsh7b#TATAIPL | #PBKSvRCB pic.twitter.com/ITFDTd7ObP — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 20, 2023 × But why was Virat leading RCB vs PBKS? Regular skipper Du Plessis was facing a rib issue and was not a match fit but was still called up to the initial squad to play. RCB opted to make use of the ‘Impact Player’ rule which saw Du Plessis being employed as a substitute player and was consequently subbed by Vijaykumar Vyshak. With the former South Africa skipper not available for the entire match Virat took over the charge as full-time skipper for the PBKS clash. The decision proved to be noteworthy as Du Plessis scored 84 runs off 54 deliveries and missed out on a hundred. His exploits saw RCB put 174/4 on the board while Virat Kohli also scored 59 runs before he returned to the pavilion. On his captaincy return, Virat also reached two milestones as he scored his 50th fifty for RCB in the IPL. On the horizon, he also joined the 600 fours club in the IPL and looked in great touch before getting out. Du Plessis, Virat lead the charge with bat RCB got off to a great start, racking up 137 runs without losing any wickets. However, after the 17th over, they lost two big wickets -- of Virat and the dasher Glenn Maxwell -- in quick succession. RCB lost momentum thereafter and weren't able to lift the scoring rate in the tail-end of their innings. For Punjab Kings, left-armer Harpreet Singh was the pick of the bowlers, snapping up two wickets for 31 runs while pacers Arshdeep Singh and Nathan Ellis took one apiece. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Why Virat Kohli is leading despite Faf du Plessis' presence in PBKS-RCB face-off

<p>Virat Kohli, on Thursday (April 20), achieved another historic feat during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Leading the side, with a not-fully-fit Faf du Plessis playing only as an Impact Player, Kohli stitched an impressive 137-run opening stand and slammed a 47-ball 59. During his knock, he smashed 5 fours and a six and reached a big milestone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli now has 600 fours (603*) in the IPL. Thus, the 34-year-old has added another historic feat in his glittering IPL career.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the list of most fours in IPL, Shikhar Dhawan is on top (730) followed by Delhi Capitals' (DC) captain David Warner (608). Kohli is the leading run-getter in the IPL, with 6,903 runs along with five centuries and 48 fifties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the coin toss, PBKS' stand-in captain Sam Curran opted to bowl first. Kohli stated, "Faf potentially can't be fielding today, so he'll be playing as a impact player, switching with Vyshak. We got to do what we wanted, we would have batted first, the pitch could get slow, some scruff marks will help the bowlers going deep into the game. Taking one game at a time, focussing on our own game, make the most of crunch situations, we haven't done that so far in the tournament. No other changes for us."</p>

<p>RCB have posted 174 for 4 and will be desperate to return to winning ways with a disciplined bowling performance versus hosts Punjab.</p>


Virat Kohli, on Thursday (April 20), achieved another historic feat during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

Virat Kohli, on Thursday (April 20), achieved another historic feat during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Leading the side, with a not-fully-fit Faf du Plessis playing only as an Impact Player, Kohli stitched an impressive 137-run opening stand and slammed a 47-ball 59. During his knock, he smashed 5 fours and a six and reached a big milestone. Kohli now has 600 fours (603*) in the IPL. Thus, the 34-year-old has added another historic feat in his glittering IPL career. Another day, another milestone 😉 6⃣0⃣0⃣ fours now in #TATAIPL for @imVkohli 🫡 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/CQekZNsh7b#TATAIPL | #PBKSvRCB pic.twitter.com/HzFwFdGmeA — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 20, 2023 × Also Read: IPL 2023: Arjun Tendulkar's alignment isn't good, won't be able to generate pace, claims former Pak captain In the list of most fours in IPL, Shikhar Dhawan is on top (730) followed by Delhi Capitals' (DC) captain David Warner (608). Kohli is the leading run-getter in the IPL, with 6,903 runs along with five centuries and 48 fifties. At the coin toss, PBKS' stand-in captain Sam Curran opted to bowl first. Kohli stated, "Faf potentially can't be fielding today, so he'll be playing as a impact player, switching with Vyshak. We got to do what we wanted, we would have batted first, the pitch could get slow, some scruff marks will help the bowlers going deep into the game. Taking one game at a time, focussing on our own game, make the most of crunch situations, we haven't done that so far in the tournament. No other changes for us." RCB have posted 174 for 4 and will be desperate to return to winning ways with a disciplined bowling performance versus hosts Punjab.

IPL 2023: ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR KING KOHLI! Virat slams 600 fours during RCB's away tie vs PBKS

<p>Virat Kohli remains the only player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to have played for a single franchise since the tournament's inception in 2008. Kohli has been part of the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and continues to be a big name in the franchise.</p>

<p>Kohli has had a stellar run in the RCB franchise. In the initial years, he was part of the dressing room which featured yesteryear greats such as Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor, Kevin Pietersen, etc. and then formed a lethan trio with Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. He led the franchise to the final in IPL 2016 and captained them for several years before resigning after 2021 season. Recently, the 34-year-old Kohli revealed how he was interested to join another franchise during IPL's early years but they didn't show much interest and when they came back to him, he rejected their offer for RCB's relentless backing.</p>

<p>Speaking to Robin Uthappa -- a former RCB player -- during an interview for JioCinema, Kohli said, “It's been amazing. Why I value this partnership and journey with RCB so much, is because in the first 3 years of the IPL, they backed me a lot. Even when the retentions happened, they said, 'we want to retain you'. My only feedback to Ray Jennings at the time was 'I want to bat in top-order. I bat at 3 for India, and I want to bat at 3'. And they said, 'okay, you will bat at 3'. They showed faith in me at the time when I needed it. I was growing in my international career as well,” Kohli told Robin Uthappa during an interview for&nbsp;<i>JioCinema.</i></p>

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<p>Kohli further added, "That is of more value for me. I won't take names but another franchise who I spoke to at the time... they were not even keen enough to listen to me. I was playing lower down the order at the time (5-6). I was like, ‘if I could get the opportunity to bat in the top of the order somewhere else...’ The same franchise, because I had played for India and performed in 2011, before the retention, came to me and said, 'can you please come to the auction?' I said, ‘no chance. I will always be with the franchise that backs me’."</p>

<p>Kohli is a legend of IPL. He is the leading run-getter with 6,844 runs with five centuries at an average of 36.59 and a strike rate of 129.67. RCB are not off to a great start in IPL 2023, having won only two out of their first five games and currently occupy the eighth position in the overall standings.</p>


Virat Kohli remains the only player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to have played for a single franchise since the tournament's inception in 2008. Kohli has been part of the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and continues to be a big name in the franchise.

Virat Kohli remains the only player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to have played for a single franchise since the tournament's inception in 2008. Kohli has been part of the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and continues to be a big name in the franchise. Kohli has had a stellar run in the RCB franchise. In the initial years, he was part of the dressing room which featured yesteryear greats such as Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor, Kevin Pietersen, etc. and then formed a lethan trio with Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. He led the franchise to the final in IPL 2016 and captained them for several years before resigning after 2021 season. Recently, the 34-year-old Kohli revealed how he was interested to join another franchise during IPL's early years but they didn't show much interest and when they came back to him, he rejected their offer for RCB's relentless backing. Speaking to Robin Uthappa -- a former RCB player -- during an interview for JioCinema, Kohli said, “It's been amazing. Why I value this partnership and journey with RCB so much, is because in the first 3 years of the IPL, they backed me a lot. Even when the retentions happened, they said, 'we want to retain you'. My only feedback to Ray Jennings at the time was 'I want to bat in top-order. I bat at 3 for India, and I want to bat at 3'. And they said, 'okay, you will bat at 3'. They showed faith in me at the time when I needed it. I was growing in my international career as well,” Kohli told Robin Uthappa during an interview for JioCinema. Also Read: IPL 2023: Arjun Tendulkar takes his maiden wicket in MI's last-over win over SRH - Watch Kohli further added, "That is of more value for me. I won't take names but another franchise who I spoke to at the time... they were not even keen enough to listen to me. I was playing lower down the order at the time (5-6). I was like, ‘if I could get the opportunity to bat in the top of the order somewhere else...’ The same franchise, because I had played for India and performed in 2011, before the retention, came to me and said, 'can you please come to the auction?' I said, ‘no chance. I will always be with the franchise that backs me’." Kohli is a legend of IPL. He is the leading run-getter with 6,844 runs with five centuries at an average of 36.59 and a strike rate of 129.67. RCB are not off to a great start in IPL 2023, having won only two out of their first five games and currently occupy the eighth position in the overall standings.

'No chance, I will...': Virat Kohli recalls how he turned down another franchise's offer and remained at RCB

<p>Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma added another feather to his impressive cap after he completed 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad, Rohit scored 28 runs before getting out but reached the milestone to become just the fourth player to score 6000 IPL runs after Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner.</p>

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<h2>Rohit joins elite list</h2>

<p>Having been on 5986 runs before the start of the contest, Rohit needed 14 runs to reach the milestone. On the second ball of the third over, Rohit hit the second of his three consecutive fours to complete 6000 runs in IPL history. Smashing Washington Sundar all over the place, Rohit joined Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner to reach the milestone.</p>

<p>The Indian captain has enjoyed a stellar career in the IPL, having lifted the trophy on six occasions and is also the most successful captain in the history of the tournament with five titles. Rohit first burst onto the IPL scene in 2008 with Deccan Chargers and would add his first IPL title in 2009 when the edition was played in South Africa. He would then leave Deccan Chargers for Mumbai Indians in 2011 and has been a pivotal figure in their success since then.</p>

<p>It took Rohit 232 matches (227 innings) to complete 6000 runs and has scored 41 fifties and one hundred in the IPL.</p>

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<h2>Most IPL runs</h2>

<p>Virat Kohli – 6844 Runs</p>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan – 6477 Runs</p>

<p>David Warner – 6109 Runs</p>

<p><strong>Rohit Sharma – 6014 Runs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians have bounced back by securing victories in their last two consecutive games. Both teams have had a similar run. SRH skipper Aiden Markram said at the toss that they were improving with every game.</p>

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Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma added another feather to his impressive cap after he completed 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad, Rohit scored 28 runs before getting out but reached the milestone to become just the fourth player to score 6000 IPL runs after Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma added another feather to his impressive cap after he completed 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad, Rohit scored 28 runs before getting out but reached the milestone to become just the fourth player to score 6000 IPL runs after Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner. We 💙 you 3000x2, 𝐑𝐎! #OneFamily #SRHvMI #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #IPL2023 @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/xHX3Lldyg8 — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 18, 2023 × Rohit joins elite list Having been on 5986 runs before the start of the contest, Rohit needed 14 runs to reach the milestone. On the second ball of the third over, Rohit hit the second of his three consecutive fours to complete 6000 runs in IPL history. Smashing Washington Sundar all over the place, Rohit joined Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner to reach the milestone. The Indian captain has enjoyed a stellar career in the IPL, having lifted the trophy on six occasions and is also the most successful captain in the history of the tournament with five titles. Rohit first burst onto the IPL scene in 2008 with Deccan Chargers and would add his first IPL title in 2009 when the edition was played in South Africa. He would then leave Deccan Chargers for Mumbai Indians in 2011 and has been a pivotal figure in their success since then. It took Rohit 232 matches (227 innings) to complete 6000 runs and has scored 41 fifties and one hundred in the IPL. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: RCB's Virat Kohli fined by BCCI for 'aggressive behaviour' in CSK tie Most IPL runs Virat Kohli – 6844 Runs Shikhar Dhawan – 6477 Runs David Warner – 6109 Runs Rohit Sharma – 6014 Runs Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Tuesday. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians have bounced back by securing victories in their last two consecutive games. Both teams have had a similar run. SRH skipper Aiden Markram said at the toss that they were improving with every game. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma becomes fourth player to complete 6000 runs; joins Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Virat Kohli was fined for being aggressive on the field during the fixture against Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The confirmation about Kohli being fined was given by Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) press release. As per the release, Virat was found guilty of breaching of Article 2.2 of IPL Code of Conduct and he admitted to Level 1 offence as well.</p>

<p>"Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-despite-sloppy-out-fielding-chennai-somehow-beat-spirited-bangalore-side-by-8-runs-583454">Despite sloppy out-fielding, Chennai somehow beat spirited Bangalore side by 8 runs</a></p>

<p>"Kohli admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding," read the BCCI release.</p>

<p>While the BCCI release did not offer any details on which incident specifically Kohli was fined for, he was seen celebrating dismissal of CSK all-rounder Shivam Dube with full zest.</p>

<p>Dube, who played a blinding innings of 27-ball 52, hit two fours and five sixes. During his innings, Dube launched RCB's Wayne Parnell in the 17th over of CSK's innings for a six near mid-wicket area but was caught brilliantly by Mohammed Siraj on the boundary. Kohli, after Dube got out, was seen punching the air and being really energetic about it.</p>

<p>CSK, thanks to Shivam Dube and Devon Conway's 45-ball 83, scored a mammoth 226/6 in 20 overs. For RCB, each bowler took one wicket with Siraj being the most economical one.</p>

<p>During chase, Virat Kohli had a horror outing as he got dismissed on the third ball of RCB's innings after chopping on a ball by Impact Sub Akash Singh. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (33-ball 62) and Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76), then brought Bangalore back into the game.</p>

<p>CSK, however, kept taking wickets at regular intervals to eventually win the match by eight runs and moving third on the points table.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Virat Kohli was fined for being aggressive on the field during the fixture against Chennai Super Kings. The confirmation about Kohli being fined was given by Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) press release.

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Virat Kohli was fined for being aggressive on the field during the fixture against Chennai Super Kings. The confirmation about Kohli being fined was given by Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) press release. As per the release, Virat was found guilty of breaching of Article 2.2 of IPL Code of Conduct and he admitted to Level 1 offence as well. "Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Also Read: Despite sloppy out-fielding, Chennai somehow beat spirited Bangalore side by 8 runs "Kohli admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding," read the BCCI release. While the BCCI release did not offer any details on which incident specifically Kohli was fined for, he was seen celebrating dismissal of CSK all-rounder Shivam Dube with full zest. Dube, who played a blinding innings of 27-ball 52, hit two fours and five sixes. During his innings, Dube launched RCB's Wayne Parnell in the 17th over of CSK's innings for a six near mid-wicket area but was caught brilliantly by Mohammed Siraj on the boundary. Kohli, after Dube got out, was seen punching the air and being really energetic about it. CSK, thanks to Shivam Dube and Devon Conway's 45-ball 83, scored a mammoth 226/6 in 20 overs. For RCB, each bowler took one wicket with Siraj being the most economical one. During chase, Virat Kohli had a horror outing as he got dismissed on the third ball of RCB's innings after chopping on a ball by Impact Sub Akash Singh. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (33-ball 62) and Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76), then brought Bangalore back into the game. CSK, however, kept taking wickets at regular intervals to eventually win the match by eight runs and moving third on the points table.

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