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As expected, Lucknow Super Giants have already started making changes to their coaching staff, rope in Bharat Arun as bowling coach.

Bharat Arun has been roped in by LSG for next 2 IPL seasons.

Arun was part of KKR coaching staff but the 3-time IPL-winning franchise is yet to make a statement.

Arun was part of Ravi Shastri's coaching staff as well. 

Rishabh Pant

Big News: Rishabh Pant's LSG rope in former India bowling coach for next 2 IPL seasons, Zaheer Khan and Justin Langer to exit?

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru star claimed that there were talks that the Bengaluru-based franchise was about to replace Virat Kohli as captain in 2019.

Moeen Ali revealed RCB nearly appointed Parthiv Patel as captain in 2019.

Virat Kohli stepped down as RCB captain after the 2021 season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli 

Kohli was set to be sacked as RCB captain in 2019? Virat's ex-IPL teammate makes huge revelation

Karnataka government has blamed RCB for the stampede, merely informing them about celebrations rather than taking permissions for the event.

Karnataka government said that RCB did not consult them before announcing trophy celebrations.

Karnataka government mentioned the video posted by RCB featuring Virat Kohli talking about the celebration in dressing room.

Karnataka government blames RCB for causing confusion with their post about limited free entry.

Virat Kohli

Karnataka government blames RCB for June 4 stampede that claimed 11 lives, mentions Virat Kohli's dressing room video about celebrations

While Punjab Kings recorded the highest increase in brand value with Shreyas Iyer leading them to the final, RCB took the top spot, pipping CSK.

Lucknow Super Giants have the lowest brand value among all 10 current IPL teams.

Punjab Kings' brand value saw a huge rise of 39.6 per cent.

CSK's brand value increase by only USD 4 million after their 10th place finish.

After maiden IPL title win, RCB become most-valued franchise as CSK slip to no.3, PBKS record highest rise

With months to go into IPL 2026 mini-auction, Chennai Super Kings have expressed an interest in Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson.

Sanju Samson missed a few games in IPL 2025 due to injury.

There have been rumours of Samson leaving Rajasthan Royals ahead of mini-auction.

As per a report, a CSK official confirmed franchise's interest in Samson. 

MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson to play alongside MS Dhoni for CSK in IPL 2025? 5-time champions' official gives clarification

The incident happened on June 4 when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were celebrating their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) win. 

RCB won their maiden IPL title in 2025. 

CAT finds RCB prima facie responsible for Bengaluru stampede.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Investigating tribunal finds RCB prima facie responsible for Bengaluru stampede due to unmanaged crowd gathering

In the aftermath of the stampede during RCB's victory celebrations, the BCCI has set guidelines for IPL franchises to follow from next season.

The IPL franchise will have to seek permission from BCCI to hold victory celebrations.

The IPL franchise will not have victory parades and celebrations in haste.

The IPL franchise will have to ensure security protocol is followed during celebrations. 

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar

Exclusive: After stampede during RCB's victory celebrations, BCCI to enforce strict rules and security protocols to follow for IPL franchises

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi was suspended and fined by the BCCI during IPL 2025 for his 'notebook celebration' 

Digvesh Rathi was fined three times by BCCI for his controversial celebration

Yograj Singh slammed BCCI for taking actions against Rathi 

Digvesh Rathi in this frame

'Nonsense...': Ex-India star brutally criticizes BCCI for fining Digvesh Rathi over 'notebook celebration' in IPL 2025

Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler recalled feeling the weight of expectations after a record-breaking season. He talked to Virat Kohli during a training session which helped him manage expectations during the IPL.

Jos Buttler holds the record for most runs by an overseas player in an IPL season.

Buttler hailed IPL as the 'best cricket academy in the world'.

Buttler was roped in by Gujarat Titans for Rs 15.75 crore.

Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli

'Sometimes I pick up my bat and I feel like I don't how to play': Jos Buttler reveals conversation with Virat Kohli during IPL 2023

RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik stayed silent as former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain asked him about the conversation during strategic timeout in the IPL 2025 final.

RCB opener Virat Kohli scored 43 runs from 35 balls in IPL 2025 final.

Punjab Kings' Afghan pacer Azmatullah Omarzai dismissed Kohli in the 15th over.

Dinesh Karthik opted not to reveal what he told Kohli during the strategic timeout.

Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik

'What is this man telling one of the greatest batters': Former England captains grill Dinesh Karthik over '5-minute lecture' to Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 final

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George Russell shared his frustration with Mercedes' W16 handling issues during the Hungarian GP FP1.


George Russell expressed his frustration over the Mercedes W16’s lack of cornering ability during FP1, underscoring the team’s struggles in hot conditions.

Amid contract uncertainties and a tough season, Russell remains focused on performance as McLaren takes the lead in the constructors’ battle.

George Russell in the frame.

George Russell expresses frustration with Mercedes's Performance at Hungarian GP FP1

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KL Rahul and on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena were locked in a heated debate on Day 2 of the ongoing Test between India and England

A war of words erupted between KL Rahul and Kumar Dharmasena at The Oval

It all happened following dramatic exchange between Joe Root and Prasidh Krishna

KL Rahul, Kumar Dharmasena got into heated exchange following Root-Krishna drama on Day 2 of IND vs ENG 5th Test

'You can't talk like that': KL Rahul, Kumar Dharmasena engage in heated exchange following Root-Krishna drama on Day 2 of IND vs ENG 5th Test

Ishan Kishan will be seen leading the East Zone side in the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025 which is set to start from August 28

Ishan Kishan has been announced East Zone's captain for the Duleep Trophy 2025

Duleep Trophy is scheduled to start from August 28

India's wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan in frame

Ishan Kishan to captain Virat-starrer team in this tournament, Mohammed Shami also included as Vaibhav Suryavanshi is in stand-bys

Lewis Hamilton shared a disappointing five-word review during the FP1 at the Hungarian GP.



Lewis Hamilton shared disappointed with his Ferrari SF-25 during FP1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, saying the care doesn't feel good.

Amidst a tough 2025 season and adjustments at Ferrari, Hamilton remains hopeful despite a tough start to his Hungarian GP weekend.

Lewis Hamilton in the frame.

Lewis Hamilton summarizes Ferrari's performances in five words during Hungarian Grand Prix FP1

New Zealand rode on Matt Henry's nine-wicket haul to bully Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the first Test inside three days

New Zealand annihilated Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in the first Test

New Zealand were handed just 8-run target which they achieved without breaking a sweat

New Zealand's Matt Henry (foreground) celebrates his fifer in the 1st Test against Zimbabwe

ZIM vs NZ: Matt Henry's 9-wicket haul helps New Zealand bulldoze Zimbabwe to win first Test by nine wickets inside 3 days

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