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IPL 2025: After the young guy touched Kohli's feet, the star batter grabbed him up and hugged him before the security guards removed him.

RCB  beat KKR in the IPL 2025 opener.

A fan breached security to meet Virat Kohli.

He reveals his conversation with the Indian star.

A fan enters ground and touches Virat Kohli's feet

Eden Garden pitch invader reveals conversation with Virat Kohli before security took him away

Dinesh Karthik, who became the team's batting coach prior to the 2025 season, spoke to the dressing room after RCB's significant victory and commended Kohli for his knock. 

RCB beat KKR by 7 wickets in IPL 2025 opener

Virat Kohli smashed a half-century.

Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli in frame

Dinesh Karthik teases Virat Kohli about dance with Shah Rukh Khan after KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 clash, says 'his footwork was good because of the dance'

Virat Kohli's fan has been arrested for breaching security to touch batting maestro's feet during KKR vs RCB's IPL 2025 match

Virat Kohli's fan faced music for breaching security during KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

The fan has been arrested for the security breach

A fan breached security to touch Virat Kohli's feet during KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

Virat Kohli's fan bears brunt for breaching security to touch RCB superstar's feet during IPL 2025 opener

Virat Kohli's fan breached security during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Fan breached security at Eden Gardens to meet Virat Kohli

RCB defeated KKR by seven wickets in IPL 2025 opener clash. 

Pitch invader down to ground as he appeals to Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

WATCH: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla's three-word post for Virat Kohli's fan breaching security during KKR vs RCB goes viral

Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed the Kolkata Knight Riders in a spectacular display led by Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 opener.

Virat Kohli smashed an half-century.

He also created historic record.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrating his fifty vs KKR in IPL 2025 opener

Virat Kohli creates legendary record during KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 clash, becomes the only player with this feat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the Indian Premier League 2025 opener clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Krunal Pandya was awarded Player of the Match for RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 clash. 

Rajat Patidar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

'All credit goes to both...': Not Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, RCB captain Rajat Patidar lauds this duo after registering seven-wicket win against KKR

Ajinkya Rahane rued Kolkata Knight Riders' seven-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 opener 

Ajinkya Rahane disclosed the turning point of the match after RCB beat KKR in IPL 2025 opener

KKR suffered a seven-wicket defeat against RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane in frame

'I thought were were going well till...': Ajinkya Rahane reveals turning point of the match after KKR's 7-wicket defeat vs RCB in IPL 2025 opener

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Phil Salt scored 56 runs off 31 balls during RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 clash. 

RCB defeated KKR by seven wickets in IPL 2025 opener. 

Phil Salt of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates after scoring a fifty (50 runs) during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

'There are no friends out there in IPL...': RCB's match winner Phil Salt reacts after smashing 56 against ex-franchise KKR

Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 opener at the Eden Gardens

RCB thrashed defending champions KKR by 7 wickets in IPL 2025 opener

RCB chased down the 175-run target in just 16.1 overs

RCB juggernaut Virat Kohli in this frame

IPL 2025: RCB off to a flyer as troika of Virat Kohli-Phil Salt-Krunal Pandya bulldozes defending champions KKR by 7 wickets in campaign opener

Virat Kohli was left in splits after watching Rinku Singh grooving with Shah Rukh Khan on 'Lut Put Gaya' song during IPL 2025 opening ceremony

Virat Kohli left in stitches after Rinku Singh's funny dance with Shah Rukh Khan during IPL 2025 opening ceremony

KKR locked horns with RCB in IPL 2025 opener

Virat Kohli bursts in laughter watching Rinku Singh grooving with SRK on 'Lut Put Gaya' song during IPL 2025 opening ceremony ahead of KKR vs RCB clash

Watch: Virat Kohli bursts in laughter watching Rinku Singh grooving with SRK on 'Lut Put Gaya' song during IPL 2025 opening ceremony ahead of KKR vs RCB clash

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Punjab Kings moved into the top four. Additionally, it was the lowest total ever defended in the Indian Premier League's history. 

Glenn Maxwell of Punjab Kings celebrates the wicket of Venkatesh Iyer

IPL 2025 updated points table: PBKS make big jump to enter top four after historic win over KKR - check latest standings

KKR got off to a spectacular start, but eventually the hosts bowled them out on 95 runs, riding on Yuzvendra Chahal's four-fer. 

Punjab Kings team in frame

Shreyas Iyer's PBKS creates history as they defend lowest score in IPL history, KKR fail to chase 112 runs

KL Rahul and Karun Nair walked over to Dravid, who was still in his wheelchair and still wearing the cast from his leg injury. 

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KL Rahul reunites with Rahul Dravid ahead of DC vs RR IPL 2025 clash

PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first. Both teams will be eyeing a big win here and enter the top four again.

PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first.

Big star makes debut for KKR.

Check Playing Xis both team.

Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer in frame

PBKS vs KKR toss: Superstar pacer makes much-awaited debut for Ajinkya Rahane-led side as Shreyas Iyer puts them to bowl first - Check Playing XIs

IPL 2025: Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer wants Rishabh Pant to hit straight and look to rotate the strike instead of looking for the big shot more often.

Rishabh Pant scored his season's first half-century. 

Pant has the best batting average against CSK.

Pant struggled to rotate strike in the middle overs. 

Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni

'He never looks to hit straight': Former RCB batter wants Rishabh Pant to learn this from 'master' Virat Kohli

Basketball

The 23-year-old phenom Paige Beuckers was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft, held Monday night in New York.

Originally launched in 1998 as the Detroit Shock, the franchise boasts three WNBA titles (2003, 2006, 2008). 

 As a three-time All-American and the 2021 National Player of the Year, she capped off her UConn career.

Paige Bueckers along with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

'Only heard great things about the city' : WNBA 2025 Draft No.1 Paige Beuckers shares her excitement after getting picked by Dallas Wings

Others

The UFC 314 took place this past weekend, and the results shook up the rankings of different weight classes. The event witnessed, Alexander Volkanovski beating Diego Lopes to reclaim the UFC Featherweight title.

UFC 314 took place this weekend.

Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes to win the UFC Featherweight title.

Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 314.

Alexander Volkanovski

UFC Rankings: Alexander Volkanovski in P4P Reckoning Again, Paddy Pimblett Gets Massive Push After Beating Michael Chandler at UFC 314

Paige Bueckers has officially made her leap to the professional stage. The standout UConn guard was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft, marking a monumental moment in her basketball career.

Earlier in January, Bueckers reached the 2,000th point benchmark in only 102 games.

Under Unrivaled, she is going to hit an average of $222,000 per season as opposed to the WNBA rookie pay of $78,83.

Paige Bueckers in the frame

'No Surprises': Paige Bueckers Goes No.1 in 2025 WNBA Draft, Selected by Dallas Wings

Olympics

The roadmap for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics became more detailed this week as the organizing committee unveiled additional competition venues for several sports.

Cricket, which makes a historic return after more than a century, will be staged at a temporary venue at the Pomona Fairplex.

The Olympic program of 2028 will include 351 medal events. 

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From Dodger Stadium to Pomona—LA28 Reveals Stunning Olympic Venue Details

Football

Ahead of the start of the Aston Villa vs PSG second leg of the UCL quarterfinal tie, let's take a look at how to watch the match live. Get hold of the details.

Kolkata vs Bangalore Match Stats

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