Watch| KL Rahul's 'Cold Handshake' with LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Goes Viral
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Though Rahul quoted his wish to "play with more freedom" and be part of a "relaxed dressing room," the rumour mill had another explanation—one that grew stronger after a viral IPL 2024 clip showed Goenka in a clearly heated exchange with Rahul after a thumping loss to SunRisers Hyderabad.
IPL 2025: KL Rahul Sets Record as Fastest to 5000 Runs in League History
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Rahul achieved the milestone of 5000 runs in just 130 innings, breaking records of David Warner (135 innings), Virat Kohli (157), AB de Villiers (161), and Shikhar Dhawan (168), making him one of the league's top performers.
IPL 2025: Rahul and Porel Shine with Fifties as DC Secure Dominant Victory Over LSG
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Rahul, whose exit from LSG was troubled after he was dropped as captain, scored a vital 57* and, along with skipper Axar Patel (34*), guided DC past LSG's score of 159/6 with 13 balls remaining. Abhishek Porel had laid the platform for a successful chase and set up the win by scoring 51.
Bumrah and Mandhana Crowned Wisden’s Leading Cricketers of 2024
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​​​​​​​Bumrah and Mandhana have been named the Leading Cricketers in the World for men and women, respectively, in recognition of their outstanding performances over the past year.
Eoin Morgan: KKR Repeating Same Mistakes Throughout This IPL Season
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The defeat was KKR's second in as many games, their third in the past five games, and their fifth overall in eight matches. Most concerning has been their home record, with three defeats in four games at the historic Eden Gardens.
Rohit Sharma Pushes Back on Impact Player Role, Sends Strong Signal to Skipper Hardik Pandya
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Though used as an Impact Player since the start of the season, Rohit conceded that adapting to this new role hasn't been an easy ride. Sitting out the first innings and coming into the action only later has made it a bit challenging for him to find his rhythm in the game.
Waugh Warns Against Complacency in Rohit's Captaincy and Test Career
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​​​​​​​With the spotlight growing ever brighter on Rohit's captaincy in the ongoing lead-up to the upcoming Test series against England, Waugh stated that whether Rohit should keep leading the national team must be his own call.
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