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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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Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

Nadine de Klerk celebrates after her team's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

Nadine de Klerk did the unthinkable and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL 2026 opener

RCB pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over MI in WPL 2026 opener

Nadine de Klerk remained the architect of RCB's win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: De Klerk turns match on its head as RCB rock MI in last-ball thriller

WPL 2026's opening ceremony was nothing short of a spectacle thanks to stunning performances from both Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez

Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez performed at WPL 2026's opening ceremony

WPL 2026 opener is between MI and RCB

Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu star in WPL 2026's opening ceremony (via WPL)

WATCH: Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez light up WPL's opening ceremony

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to invite Mumbai Indians to bat first in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opener

RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first against MI in WPL 2026 campaign opener

Know the playing XIs of both the sides here:

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: RCB opt to bowl first against MI, know Playing XIs

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WPL 2026 tournament opener will take place on January 9.

MI will face RCB in WPL 2026 tournament opener.

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur look at the trophy

MI vs RCB Live Streaming: When and where to watch WPL opener clash

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Trade speculation intensifies as the Toronto Blue Jays are linked to a major Yankees star, fueling fresh MLB offseason buzz and intrigue.

Toronto Blue Jays emerge as a serious contender amid growing uncertainty around a Yankees standout’s future.

Strong competition looms as multiple MLB franchises remain in the race.

Toronto Blue Jays emerge as top suitors in growing trade buzz around Yankees star

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LA Lakers release a key injury update ahead of their clash with the Bucks, offering insight into player availability and lineup adjustments.

LeBron James’ status draws attention as LA Lakers prepare for a crucial matchup.

Los Angeles continues to manage multiple absences impacting its rotation.

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

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