'At least put your signature in Tamil': PM Modi takes shot at DMK govt over language row

'At least put your signature in Tamil': PM Modi takes shot at DMK govt over language row

         'At least put your signature in Tamil': PM Modi takes shot at DMK govt over language row

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a potshot at the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government amid the ongoing language row and advised the leaders of the state to at least sign their names in Tamil.

During a public address in Rameswaram, PM Modi said that the central government is working to ensure that the Tamil language and Tamil heritage reach every corner of the world.

"The government is constantly working to ensure that the Tamil language and Tamil heritage reach every corner of the world. Sometimes, I am surprised when I receive letters from some leaders of Tamil Nadu; none of them are signed in the Tamil language," the Prime Minister said.

 "If we are proud of Tamil, then I would request everyone to at least sign your name in Tamil," he added.

PM Modi also suggested that the Tamil Nadu government start medical courses in Tamil to facilitate children from poor families in fulfilling their dream of becoming doctors.

"I would urge the Tamil Nadu government to start medical courses in Tamil so that even the children of poor families can fulfill their dream of becoming doctors," PM Modi said.

"Our effort is to ensure that the youth of our country do not have to go abroad to become doctors. In the last 10 years, Tamil Nadu has got 11 new medical colleges," he added.

 

PM Modi's remarks follow the ongoing disagreement between the Union government and the Tamil Nadu state government over the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) in the state.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has accused the Union government of trying to impose Hindi and has refused to implement the three-language formula under NEP.

The debate over NEP is focused on its three-language formula, which Tamil Nadu fears may lead to the introduction of Hindi in the state.

Stalin has raised concerns that the policy gives more importance to Hindi over regional languages, which he believes affects the state's linguistic identity and autonomy. The central government, however, says that NEP encourages multilingualism and allows flexibility in language education. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has denied that Hindi is being imposed, stating that states have the freedom to choose their languages under the policy.

 

The dispute grew after the central government withheld Rs 2,152 crore meant for Tamil Nadu’s Samagra Shiksha scheme, citing the state’s refusal to implement NEP. Tamil Nadu has historically opposed the three-language formula, considering it a step toward promoting Hindi, while the central government argues that the policy is intended to help students access job opportunities in different regions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the New Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram on Sunday, April 6, 2025, took a pointed dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin amid the ongoing language debate.

Speaking on Ram Navami, Modi expressed surprise that letters from Tamil Nadu ministers, including Stalin, lack Tamil signatures, urging them to embrace their linguistic pride. “The Government is constantly working to ensure that the Tamil language and Tamil heritage reach every corner of the world. Sometimes, I am surprised when I receive letters from some leaders of Tamil Nadu; none of them are signed in the Tamil language.

If you are proud of Tamil, then I would request everyone at least sign your name in Tamil,” Modi said. The remark underscores Modi’s broader pitch for Tamil, including his call for medical education in the mother tongue to benefit the poor. The New Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, was part of over Rs 8,300 crore in projects dedicated that day. The language jab reignites a sensitive issue in Tamil Nadu, where resistance to Hindi imposition—rooted in the Dravidian movement’s legacy—remains fierce. Stalin’s DMK has long championed Tamil identity, yet Modi’s critique subtly challenges their consistency, amplifying the Centre-state linguistic tussle

LSG vs MI: Rohit Sharma gets Kieron Pollard's backing after poor IPL 2025 start

 LSG vs MI: Rohit Sharma gets Kieron Pollard's backing after poor IPL 2025 start

                                LSG vs MI: Rohit Sharma gets Kieron Pollard's backing after poor IPL 2025 start

Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has backed under-fire Rohit Sharma to succeed in the IPL 2025 season despite his poor start to the campaign with the bat. Rohit, who was instrumental in India's Champions Trophy win, failed to carry the form into the IPL campaign and has struggled at the top.

In the 3 matches he has played so far, Rohit has scored 21 runs at an average of 7 and a strike-rate of 105. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Pollard commented on the MI star's form and hailed the Indian opener as a legend of the game.

The MI batting coach said that Rohit is doing everything right as an individual and asked everyone not to judge him based on a few low scores. Pollard said that in cricket a player fails more than he succeeds and claimed that people will start singing Rohit's praises once he gets a big score.

"Personally, I've played alongside Rohit since U-19 cricket, and he has fought his way and etched his name in history and in the record books in different situations, different formats of the game."

"He's a legend of the game in his own right. And as an individual as well, there are times when you have a couple of low scores. He is doing the right things as well as an individual who now enjoys cricket and does not be pressurised in certain situations."

"So let's not judge on a couple of low scores. In cricket, we know, we fail more than we succeed, and I'm sure we'll be singing out his praises when he comes and he gives us that big score, and then he'll be the next hot topic," said Pollard.

Pollard on MI's scouting success

MI's scouting has unearthed two gems in Vignesh Puthur and Ashwani Kumar this season. Ashwani picked up four wickets on his debut against KKR and Pollard said that it shows there's a place for everyone in the team.

Pollard, however, said that there should be a balance in the squad.

"There's a place for everyone. Every superstar today was once a young talent. We need to be mindful of how we portray things—there is a natural cycle in cricket. While young players deserve recognition, we shouldn't forget the experienced players who have nurtured them. The IPL is great for unearthing new talent every year, and that's a positive sign for Indian cricket," said Pollard.

"I can't speak for other franchises, as I don't know their scouting processes in detail. However, I can confidently say that MI has been successful in identifying and nurturing talent over the years. There's a method to our approach, and every IPL season, we aim to bring forward new talent who can contribute in the long run."

Exclusive | 'Seniors said we lack facilities, focus on govt job instead': Making of India's fastest man Gurindervir Singh

Exclusive | 'Seniors said we lack facilities, focus on govt job instead': Making of India's fastest man Gurindervir Singh

Exclusive | 'Seniors said we lack facilities, focus on govt job instead': Making of India's fastest man Gurindervir Singh

NEW DELHI: Facing the unforgiving wrath of the sun at the Youth Asian Championships in 2017, a 16-year-old Gurindervir Singh stood at the starting line.

Unfazed by the magnitude of the competition and the competitors -- given that he had won gold medals and set national records in almost every event he had participated in until then -- the tall and muscular frame looked poised to go beyond the red ribbon and secure qualification in 100m with ease.

 

But destiny had other plans.

"I had the most extraordinary experience of my life," Gurindervir tells TimesofIndia.com.

He ran the heat but barely made the cut, ranking 16th out of 16 qualified for the next round. What followed shook the sprinter.

"The coaches and other players, even my own roommate, taunted me. They said I would never win a medal, that I was lucky to be here as a 'best loser,'" Gurindervir recalls. "That hurt me a lot."

Broken inside, the runner skipped meals and isolated himself. Then came a call from his father, Kamaljeet Singh.

 

"I didn’t tell anyone at home about my situation, not even my coach (Sarabjeet Singh). When I spoke to my father, I told him that I had qualified, but I didn’t mention my rank," Gurindervir reveals

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"When my father asked me, 'What are the chances of winning a medal?' I told him that second or third place was possible. Hearing my reply, he got so angry and said, 'If you have the mentality of aiming for second or third place, how will you ever come first? If you think like this, then don't run!'"

Kamaljeet's words ignited the fire missing in Gurindervir. In the semi-finals, he not only qualified but also emerged as the fastest runner.

By the time he reached the final, he had become a champion from an underdog. Against all odds, he won gold, becoming the first Indian to do so.

From Patial to podiums: The journey of India's fastest man

Born in Patial, a small village in Jalandhar district, Punjab, in December 2000, Gurindervir grew up in a family where playing sports was a way of life.

His father, a national-level volleyball player, and his grandfather, a Kabaddi player who also served in the Indian Army, ensured that athletics wasn’t just an afterthought.

"My father started training me early. We didn’t have fancy facilities, but he taught me skipping, jumping, and running. I used to train barefoot," Gurindervir pointed out.

 The turning point came when he saw Usain Bolt’s record run at the 2008 Olympics. "That’s when I knew I wanted to be a sprinter," he reveals.

At Guru Nanak Mission Public School, his first coach, Sarwan Singh, recognised his raw talent. He taught Gurindervir how to use starting blocks, introduced him to spikes, and set him on the path to professional sprinting.

 Later, under the guidance of coach Sarabjeet Singh Happy in Jalandhar, Gurindervir shattered national records in the U-14 and U-18 categories.

Hitting the bull's eye and making headlines

Last week, at the Indian Grand Prix 1 in Bengaluru, Gurindervir Singh made history in Men's 100m, subsequently qualifying for the upcoming Asian Championship in South Korea. He clocked 10.20 seconds in the 100m race, breaking Manikanta H. Hoblidhar’s national record of 10.23 seconds.

 "It’s a big achievement for me," he says. "I had been trying to break this record for a long time. In 2020, I equaled the national record but missed breaking it by just 0.01 seconds."

Hoblidhar improved his time to 10.22 seconds but finished second, while Amlan Borgohain came third.

 

All three athletes train at the Reliance Foundation High Performance Centre, where Gurindervir has been working under the supervision of James Hillier since September 2024.

The hurdles on the track

The road to the national record, however, has been far from smooth. Gurindervir battled severe health issues between 2022 and 2023.

"I was staying away from home. The food wasn’t nutritious in the sports hostel in Punjab. I tried cooking for myself but didn’t get enough time after doing it for one and one-and-half months. So I started eating outside, but that wasn’t ideal either. My coach Happy sir arranged for free meals at a restaurant, which helped for a while, but then I realised the food wasn’t healthy enough," he stated.

"Our hostel was very old, its water tank had contaminated water, no one used to clean it, and no one cared about it. The poor water quality at the hostel made things worse. I even got my own water filter, but it didn’t help much. My gut lining got damaged. The mucus in my large intestine got thinner, and I started experiencing issues like severe weakness. During an inter-state competition in 2022, due to severe diarrhea and vomiting, I lost 10-12 kg in just 8-10 days."

 

Despite multiple treatments, including medicines and Ayurveda, nothing worked: "It was one of the most depressing times of my life. I couldn’t sleep, and my body was giving up."

The turning point came when his coach recommended a mushroom-based supplement that helped his digestion. By 2024, he had recovered almost fully.

"Slowly, my condition stabilised. I won gold in the Federation Cup and Inter-State Championships and joined Reliance in September 2024. With better facilities, I fully recovered," he adds.

 The harsh reality of Indian athletics

Despite his success, Gurindervir is painfully aware of the financial struggles in Indian athletics.

"Every athlete wants to win medals for their country and see their national flag raised. But then there’s the financial aspect. A sports career lasts only 10-20 years. If an athlete doesn’t become financially stable in that time, then what is the use of the medals? Future generations won’t be motivated if they see athletes struggling financially," he remarks.

"I didn't start with the goal of getting a job. My goal was always to win medals. A job alone wouldn’t satisfy me. But my senior athletes, who had played in the Asian Games, told me that in India, there aren’t enough facilities, funding, or even proper diet support from the government," he sighs. "They advised me to take a job if I got an offer because you never know what might happen -- an injury could end your career, and then you’d be left with nothing. That’s why many athletes end up taking jobs. But the problem is that once they start working, they can’t train properly."

Virat Kohli finger injury: RCB head coach Andy Flower gives an update

Virat Kohli finger injury: RCB head coach Andy Flower gives an update

Virat Kohli finger injury: RCB head coach Andy Flower gives an update

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon Virat Kohli had an injury scare during the Indian Premier League match against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday but the team's head coach Andy Flower has assured that "there's no worry".

Kohli sustained a finger injury while fielding but Flower said there were no significant concerns about the star batter's condition.

 “Virat looks fine; he’s okay, there’s no worry,” said Flower after the match, which RCB lost by eight wickets for their first defeat of the season in three matches.

During Gujarat's pursuit of 170 to win, Kohli attempted to stop a boundary in the deep but injured his finger in the process. The RCB physiotherapist had to attend to Kohli, who was visibly in discomfort.

 Player of the Match' Mohammed Siraj's spell of 3 for 19 was instrumental in restricting RCB, who opted to bat first in the IPL contest.

“The toss was reasonably important, as there was quite a bit of dew; we knew that," said Flower. "It wasn’t a typical Chinnaswamy wicket, where you expect the ball to come a lot quicker. That’s not the reason for the result; they played better than us today.

“Siraj bowled an outstanding spell with the new ball; his lines were good, his lengths were tight, and he threatened the stumps a lot, so good on him. We all rate Siraj very highly, of course, and we love Siraj," he added.

 Even after their first defeat of the season, RCB, with four points, are still in the third position due to a better run-rate.

Rohit Sharma-Rishabh Pant Under Scrutiny As Mumbai Indians Face Lucknow Super Giants

 Rohit Sharma-Rishabh Pant Under Scrutiny As Mumbai Indians Face Lucknow Super Giants

                 Rohit Sharma has scored just 21 runs from three innings in IPL 2025 (Picture credit: AP)

Two stalwarts of Indian cricket- Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant- will be hoping to overcome their lean patch when Mumbai Indians face Lucknow Super Giants in a clash between two struggling teams in the Indian Premier League in Lucknow on Friday.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have not clicked so far this season, with just two points from three games.

 India captain Rohit’s form with the bat has put the MI team management in a tight spot. The same is true for LSG skipper Pant, whose extended dry run is not helping matters for the home side.

With both the teams almost identically placed with a solitary win each in three games, the contest could boil down to who exploits the conditions better on the day.

Given that the curators haven’t been providing tailor-made pitches to the home sides- something that has caused frustration of the coaches and players in some franchises- the team that gets a head-start with the bat or ball in the power play overs could call the shots.

The prolonged absence of MI pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah due to injury and the management maintaining a stoic silence on his return is only adding to the frustration of the Hardik Pandya-led side.

 MI, though, found success in the handy pace of young left-armer Ashwani Kumar, who single-handedly demolished defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders with excellent figures of 4/24 in three overs in their win at home on March 31.

It would be premature to pass judgement about his pedigree, but in the 23-year-old Punjab pacer, MI have got a glimmer of hope. Making his IPL debut for MI after playing only four T20 matches on the domestic circuit, he dismissed established names like Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell to become the first Indian to take four wickets on IPL debut.

IPL has, time and again, given a platform for young players to excel but few have been able to do that consistently. Mayank Yadav, after bedazzling everyone with his searing pace, just faded away. MI would be hoping Ashwani is not a one-match wonder.

With MI finally giving a commanding performance against KKR at the Wankhede, it was South African keeper-batter Ryan Rickelton who guided them to victory in the chase of a sub-par total.

 Rohit and ‘Mr 360 degrees’ Suryakumar Yadav will have big roles to play in a side that doesn’t bat deep but has an array of slow and fast bowlers who can deliver.

Lucknow Super Giants, placed sixth behind MI, have not hit their stride following their demoralising one-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals in the IPL opener at Visakhapatnam.

While West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran has been in sublime form and is leading the scoring charts with 189 runs from three games, including two half-centuries, his exploits have not rubbed off on other LSG batters, except Australian Mitchell Marsh, who also has two half-tons so far in this edition.

Much of their woes are due to their bowling, led by Shardul Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi, and the poor form of their charismatic captain Pant with the bat.

After not being in the playing eleven during India’s Champions Trophy campaign, with KL Rahul wielding the big gloves, Pant’s form would be a cause for concern in the busy season ahead.

With scores of 0, 15 and 2 in the three games so far, the LSG skipper is struggling. But one innings can change all that.

 The Teams (From):

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Himmat Singh, Shamar Joseph, Aryan Juyal, Arshin Kulkarni, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Yadav.

Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Bevon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naman Dhir, Vignesh Puthur, Satyanarayana Raju, Ryan Rickelton, Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar, Tilak Varma, Reece Topley, Suryakumar Yadav.

Venkatesh Iyer, pacers hand KKR dominating win at home as SRH implode once again

Venkatesh Iyer, pacers hand KKR dominating win at home as SRH implode once again 

             Venkatesh Iyer, pacers hand KKR dominating win at home as SRH implode once again

 Kolkata Knight Riders obliterated Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 3. Ajinkya Rahane's side got the pitch they wanted from Sujan Mukherjee and showed their full might as the defending champions beat the 2024 finalists by 80 runs.

In a slow turner in Kolkata, SRH painfully and gradually saw their hopes of winning the match fade away after abysmal performances in both halves of the game. After a terrible performance in the field, which saw KKR score 200/6 in the first innings, SRH batters imploded and only managed a total of 120 runs, losing the entirety of their side in 16.4 overs.

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The tall batting line-up of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan failed as SRH were reduced to 9/3 in the first three overs of the chase. From there, the visiting side saw their hopes slip away, one ball at a time, as the Kolkata bowlers put up a controlled performance for the entirety of the second innings of the match.

The tragic part, perhaps, was that Eden Gardens was not even half-filled on the night, reportedly due to the multifold rise in ticket prices.

 A Bowling Performance to Remember

Ajinkya Rahane and KKR had a public spat with the Eden pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee after they lost the first game. Rahane had wanted a slow turner, more suited to the team's strength. This was the game that KKR needed to prove that their demand for a certain kind of pitch was right, and boy, they did.

Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora, KKR's pace pairing from last season, wrecked the SRH batting line-up in the first 3 overs, drawing false shots and edges. The slight seam movement was enough to trump the SRH batters, who failed to understand the nature of the pitch.

 Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan tried to go hard at the ball and ended up throwing their wickets.

After the duo were done, Rahane attacked the SRH line-up with Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine, finishing 7 of their overs by the 14th. The duo gave away only 49 runs in return for Kamindu Mendis' (27 off 20) and Aniket Verma's (6 off 6) wickets.

KKR bowlers were well-supported by their fielding unit, who refused to drop chances in the field. Only Andre Russell dropped a difficult chance off Kamindu, but he made up for it by dismissing Nitish Kumar Reddy right after that.

 Captain Rahane-Understudy Angkrish Shine

Tactically, there were several differences between the two teams on the day. SRH bowled shorter lengths, while KKR were not afraid to pitch it full. Only one SRH spinner bowled his full quota of overs, while KKR hurriedly went through Narine and Varun.

But perhaps, the main difference was in their approach with the bat. Both KKR and SRH were heavy-hitting sides last IPL. But in this match, KKR adapted to the conditions much better. They knew that this was the sort of pitch where batters could not hit shots from ball one. After two early wickets, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi dug their nails into the wicket.

 They navigated the first half of the match by hitting shots against balls that were either too short or too full. They left alone the deliveries that were in the in-between length, ones that gripped on the surface, deceiving the batters.

The duo added 81 runs in 51 balls, setting the stage for the middle-order batters to show their hitting range.

Rahane hit 38 off 27, while Angkrish made sure that he reached his fifty. From there on, it was simply a barrage of big shots from Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29) and Rinku Singh (32* off 17) that made sure KKR put up a mega total on Thursday.

Why Do People Only Value You When You Leave? The Gita’s Answer

 Why Do People Only Value You When You Leave? The Gita’s Answer

                       Why Do People Only Value You When You Leave? The Gita’s Answer

There’s something oddly predictable about human nature: we recognize the value of something only when it’s slipping through our fingers. A friendship we never nurtured, a love we took for granted, a person we assumed would always be there—until they aren’t. And suddenly, what felt ordinary becomes irreplaceable. But why? Why does absence make the heart grow fonder? Why do people only realize what you meant to them after you’ve walked away? The Bhagavad Gita—one of the oldest and deepest philosophical texts—answers this with unsettling clarity. It doesn’t just diagnose the problem; it tells us why we suffer from it and what we can do about it.

1. Familiarity Creates Blindness

Krishna tells Arjuna that everything in life is fleeting. Yet, as humans, we struggle to grasp this. When something is always there—be it a person, a moment, or even good health—we assume it’s permanent. We stop seeing it for what it truly is: temporary, fragile, and worthy of appreciation.

Think about the sun. You don’t wake up every day in awe of its presence. It rises, and you move on with your day. But if one morning it didn’t? If the sky remained dark? You’d feel its absence with your entire being. People in your life do the same. They stop noticing your warmth because they think it will always be there. Until it isn’t.

2. The Shock of Emptiness Brings Clarity

The Gita teaches that the mind is clouded by illusion (maya). We get caught in distractions, failing to see what truly matters. And often, only a shock—a deep loss—can cut through the noise.

That’s why people realize your value when you leave. Not because they suddenly changed, but because they are forced to see what they refused to before. Loss sharpens awareness. It removes the layers of assumption and makes people confront reality: You mattered more than they understood at the time.

3. Desire Always Chases What It Can’t Have

There’s a reason why people suddenly want you back once you stop trying. The Gita explains that human desire is fueled by attachment (raga) and aversion (dvesha). We want what feels just out of reach and disregard what seems secure.

This isn’t personal. It’s the way the mind works. When you were present, your worth blended into the background. But the moment you left? You became the thing they couldn’t have—making them want it all the more.

4. Ego Hates to Lose

There’s another layer to this: ego. The Gita warns against identifying too strongly with pride and possession. But most people do. And when you leave, it’s not just your absence that affects them—it’s the loss of control.

They assumed you’d always be there. They assumed they could return whenever they wanted. When that assumption shatters, it’s not just love or appreciation that rises—it’s the sting of losing something they thought was theirs to keep.

5. The Answer? Live With Detachment, Not Bitterness

So, what do you do with this knowledge? Do you resent people for realizing your worth too late? Do you play the game, making yourself scarce just to be valued? The Gita offers a different path: detachment. But let’s be clear—detachment isn’t coldness. It doesn’t mean not caring. It means you no longer place your sense of worth in whether people recognize it or not. It means understanding that human nature is flawed, but your peace doesn’t have to be.

Krishna teaches that true wisdom lies in doing your part, giving your best, and then letting go of the need for validation. If someone doesn’t appreciate you while you’re there, it’s their blindness, not your burden. If they realize too late, that’s their lesson to learn, not your responsibility to fix.

Let Them Learn, While You Move Forward

The truth is, some people will only understand your worth in hindsight. Some will never understand it at all. But the lesson from the Gita is this: you don’t have to wait for their realization to know your own value. And when you truly embrace that? You won’t need to leave for people to appreciate you. Because you’ll already know—you were never the one who needed convincing.

In IPL 2025, Blazing Buttler's performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a win against GT.

 In IPL 2025, Blazing Buttler's performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a win against GT.

In IPL 2025, Blazing Buttler's performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a win against GT.

NEW DELHI: The opposition is left searching for answers once Jos Buttler gets going. As he destroyed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he used every shot in the book—scoop, reverse scoop, pull, straight drive, cut, and flick. The eight-wicket victory that the Gujarat Titans achieved was fueled by Buttler's batting prowess.

With a blistering 73 off just 39 balls at a strike rate of 187.18, the Englishman took control of the chase. The RCB bowlers were stumped by his score, which included three sixes and nine boundaries.

Buttler and Sai Sudharsan collaborated to score 75 runs after Shubman Gill was early dismissed. GT maintained its course thanks to Sudharsan's steady 49 off 36 balls. Buttler pressed the accelerator after Sudharsan fell, bringing GT home with 13 balls remaining and asserting his dominance over the chase.

Earlier, RCB had trouble finding a rhythm and scored 169/8 in 20 overs. Because GT's bowlers struck frequently, their innings never really took off. They fell behind after Virat Kohli (7) and Devdutt Padikkal (4) were dismissed early. Phil Salt (14 runs) and Rajat Patidar (12 runs) also failed to score runs, putting RCB at 42/4 after six overs.

Liam Livingstone put up a fight, hitting 54 shots from 40 balls, including five fours and three sixes. Jitesh Sharma made a brief appearance with 33 off 21 balls, but GT's bowlers kept up the pressure. Mohammed Siraj (3/19) and Sai Kishore (2/22) were outstanding and prevented RCB from settling. RCB reached 169 thanks to Tim David's quick 32 off 18 shots, but it was always going to be hard to defend that total.

GT responded cautiously and Gill left for 14 minutes. Buttler and Sudharsan, on the other hand, took charge and established regular boundaries to keep the chase on course. Sher fane Rutherford (30* off 18) joined Buttler after Sudharsan was dismissed, and their unbeaten 63-run partnership celebrated the victory.

With this victory, GT moved up to fourth place in the points table, while RCB fell to third and suffered yet another defeat.

Sanjiv Goenka hugs Shreyas Iyer after engaging in an intense conversation with Rishabh Pant, causing fans to fear a transfer.

                                                         LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka talking to captain Rishabh Pant

As they secured back-to-back victories on the road in the 18th edition of the IPL, Punjab Kings won both of their opening games for the fourth time in the league's history. They conquered Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday with an emphatic eight-wicket victory, propelling them to the second spot in the points table after defeating Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller last month.

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka hugged PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer after the match at the Ekana Stadium on Tuesday, when he scored the match-winning fifty, and they talked for a long time. Fans on social media expressed concern about the sight, with some believing Goenka was attempting to persuade Iyer to join Lucknow rather than Punjab.

As they secured back-to-back victories on the road in the 18th edition of the IPL, Punjab Kings won both of their opening games for the fourth time in the league's history. They conquered Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday with an emphatic eight-wicket victory, propelling them to the second spot in the points table after defeating Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller last month.

As they secured back-to-back victories on the road in the 18th edition of the IPL, Punjab Kings won both of their opening games for the fourth time in the league's history. They conquered Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday with an emphatic eight-wicket victory, propelling them to the second spot in the points table after defeating Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller last month.

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka hugged PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer after the match at the Ekana Stadium on Tuesday, when he scored the match-winning fifty, and they talked for a long time. Fans on social media expressed concern about the sight, with some believing Goenka was attempting to persuade Iyer to join Lucknow rather than Punjab.

RCB vs. GT Live Score, IPL 2025: Patidar-led RCB vs. Gill-led GT: Looking to Keep Winning This Season

 RCB vs. GT Live Score, IPL 2025: Patidar-led RCB vs. Gill-led GT: Looking to Keep Winning This Season

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RCB vs. GT Live Score, IPL 2025: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of IPL 2025, which takes place tonight at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru between the Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans!

In the current Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru have dominated the competition to a great extent. RCB has secured the top spot in the points table after winning their first two games under Rajat Patidar. The Bengaluru-based team will play their first IPL 2025 home match after defeating Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in away matches.

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have won one of their two matches in this IPL so far. They were defeated by Punjab Kings in the season opener, but they came back strong against Mumbai Indians in the subsequent game.

Date, Time, and Schedule for the IPL 2025 Match Between RCB and GT:

On April 2, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will meet in the Indian Premier League 2025 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. At 7:30 p.m. IST, the match will begin.

Where Can I Watch IPL 2025's RCB vs. GT?

The Indian Premier League 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.

The game will be broadcast on the following channels: 

 Star Sports 1

 Hindi Star Sports 1 

Tamil Star Sports 1 

Telugu Star Sports 1 

Kannada Star Sports 1

Where can I watch IPL 2025's RCB vs. GT livestream?

 In India, the Jio Hotstar app and website will offer live streaming of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans Indian Premier League 2025 match. While the live streaming was free for the last two seasons, Indian viewers will now purchase a subscription for IPL 2025.

Report on the pitch from Bengaluru: 

The venue has a history of hosting numerous T20 matches with high scoring. With the new ball, pacers may be useful, and spinners may be used in the middle overs. At the stadium, the average first-inning score is 167, so the captain who wins the toss should bowl first.

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Fans call Rishabh Pant an "expensive fraud" for his previous "Punjab was my only tension" performance during the flop show against PBKS.

Rishabh Pant was dismissed for just 2 against Punjab Kings.

With a 5-ball 2 against Punjab Kings on Tuesday, Rishabh Pant continued his poor run in the ongoing IPL 2025 by failing to score big. In the IPL mega auction, Lucknow Super Giants signed the wicketkeeper batter for a record-breaking INR 27 crore. However, in his first three matches, he has only managed to score 17 runs. As a result of the significant price tag, he has already been scrutinized, and the pressure has begun to build.

When Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, his team's openers, returned to the pavilion, the 27-year-old came out to bat against Punjab Kings. Together with his deputy Nicholas Pooran, the LSG skipper had a significant responsibility to rebuild the innings, but he once more gave in to pressure. Glenn Maxwell was bravely brought into the attack by Shreyas Iyer following Pant's arrival in the middle. Pant was enticed to take a risky shot when the Australian all-rounder bowled a short delivery down the leg side. The LSG skipper knelt down and smashed it straight into the short fine. Iyer had placed Yuzvendra Chahal there, and he made no mistake in grabbing an easy catch.

Updates on the LSG vs. PBKS IPL 2025 live score 

Pant failed to make an impact with the bat for the third inning in a row this season. He scored 15 and 0 in the two most recent contests. The biggest price tag in the league was attached to the wicketkeeper batter, who faced the wrath of fans on social media for his third consecutive failure.

The fans also found Pant's previous remark about the Punjab Kings. Ahead of the IPL 2025, Pant said he was tense about PBKS having the highest purse in the auction as he only wanted to get picked by LSG.

 Punjab was the only thing that kept me up at night. They had the most money. I believed I could reach LSG when Shreyas moved to Punjab. The possibility existed. However, Pant stated to Star Sports, "I just thought I would wait and watch, and had my fingers crossed," as you never know with an auction.

Can't send MS Dhoni the wrong message: As retirement rumors were addressed, critics issued a blunt "don't push him" warning.

Chris Gayle, a former batter for the West Indies, came to the defense of MS Dhoni on Tuesday as the India legend faced criticism for his new position in the Chennai Super Kings lineup after he walked out to bat at No. 9 in the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In spite of the increasing calls for Dhoni to retire, Gayle issued a clear warning to Dhoni's critics, urging the former captain of Chennai to extend his IPL tenure.

Since Dhoni took the field at No. 9 for Chennai last Friday at the Chepauk and scored a fiery 16-ball 30*, he has received criticism. Even though CSK head coach Stephen Fleming stated that Dhoni's ongoing struggle with a knee injury, for which he had surgery in 2023, was the reason for the uncertainty regarding his batting number, this did not sit well with experts and fans, some of whom believe Chennai should move on from the wicketkeeper-batsman.

Gayle reminded critics of Dhoni's unmatched contribution to CSK and the IPL in an interview with Insidesport and cautioned them to be careful what they say.

"Dhoni is a valuable addition to the IPL. You want to spend as much time with him as you can and for him to stay. You won't try to force him. People will send a negative message to such a great player and person once they begin to hear that noise. Because Dhoni brings so much value to the IPL, you shouldn't send such a message to him," he said.

Gayle responded to the criticism of his batting position by pointing to his ability to keep wickets before declaring that he would not mind batting at No. 11.

"He is still very sharp, and his wicketkeeping is still one of the best. It all comes down to how the team uses him and how he performs on the team. Everyone would like to see Dhoni. Therefore, Gayle continued, "It doesn't matter where he bats for me, even at number 11, as long as people see Dhoni still to be a part of CSK and the IPL."

"If Dhoni leaves IPL...'

 Gayle also said that the IPL, not just Chennai Super Kings, could lose value if Dhoni quits the league.

 "If he leaves the IPL, it will take a little drop for someone who has won so many championships. He has done a fantastic job for his franchise. The Whistle Podu is the focus of every CSK show in India. The former RCB batter stated, "That is the power, and that is what he brings to the IPL."