RCB owner is anathema for Team India!
London: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya on Monday landed up at a 'charity dinner' organised by Virat Kohli's foundation but the national cricket team including the skipper maintained a safe distance from him.In fact, Mallya's presence forced the Indian team to leave early in order to avoid any controversy.
The Indian government is trying for Mallya's extradition from UK for alleged unpaid debts to the tune of Rs 9000 crore. Incidentally, Mallya used to own Royal Challengers Bangalore, an IPL franchise which is captained by Kohli.A BCCI source present at the event confirmed that Kohli and the Indian team were "uncomfortable" due to Mallya's presence.
"Look, Virat or his foundation never invited Mallya at the function. But normally what happens at the charity dinner is that someone who has bought a table is entitled to invite his guests. Similarly, someone who bought a table must have invited him," a top BCCI source said.
"The Indian team wasn't comfortable and they maintained a dignified distance from Mallya. The players were very uncomfortable. It was an unavoidable situation as one couldn't have possibly asked him to leave," the source said.
The Indian government is trying for Mallya's extradition from UK for alleged unpaid debts to the tune of Rs 9000 crore. Incidentally, Mallya used to own Royal Challengers Bangalore, an IPL franchise which is captained by Kohli.A BCCI source present at the event confirmed that Kohli and the Indian team were "uncomfortable" due to Mallya's presence.
"Look, Virat or his foundation never invited Mallya at the function. But normally what happens at the charity dinner is that someone who has bought a table is entitled to invite his guests. Similarly, someone who bought a table must have invited him," a top BCCI source said.
"The Indian team wasn't comfortable and they maintained a dignified distance from Mallya. The players were very uncomfortable. It was an unavoidable situation as one couldn't have possibly asked him to leave," the source said.
Virat Kohli’s Record Has Been Broken By This South African Batsman!
South Africa opener Hashim Amla has created a new record by breaking Indian Batsman Virat Kohli’s record to become the fastest player to reach 7,000 one-day international runs. He achieved this milestone in the third ODI against England at Lord’s.
Virat Kohli reached 7000 runs in 166 innings, while the new record holder has achieved it in just 151 innings. Incidentally, he is also the fastest to reach 2 000 runs, 3 000, 4 000, 5 000 and 6 000 runs.
How Barcelona ace Messi reacted to Real Madrid's Ronaldo winning Champions League - report
BARCELONA star Lionel Messi privately has the utmost respect for Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo after the La Liga champions added the Champions League to their collection, reports claim.
Real Madrid won the Champions League for the 12th time after a 4-1 win over Juventus in Cardiff.
Cristiano Ronaldo rose the occasion majestically, scoring twice with Casemiro and Marco Asensio also getting in on the act.
It means that Zinedine Zidane's side have now completed a league and European double, for the first time since the 1950s.
Barcelona, while not finishing the season empty-handed, have ended up just winning the Copa del Rey.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol say that Messi has the utmost respect for Barcelona's fiercest rivals after they won the prize.
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It is said that the Argentina international now recognises that Ronaldo is favourite to win this year's Ballon d'Or.
The two players have long contested the game's ultimate individual gong, with Kaka the last player outside of the two superstars to win it back in 2007.
Messi also feels that Real have been superb throughout the campaign and manager Zidane has overcome obstacles aplenty on his way to winning the trophy for the second time in as many years.
The 29-year-old supposedly thinks that Barcelona have been their own worst enemy, dropping points against the lower teams and leaving themselves too much to do in the process.
As a result, Messi thinks Ronaldo is worthy of beating him to the honour of winning the Champions League four times throughout his career.
The former Manchester United star has added this year's triumph to winners medals achieved in 2008, 2014 and 2016.
Real have become the first team to retain the trophy in its modern format.
And it seemed only fitting that Ronaldo played a starring role, with the 32-year-old narrowly missing out on achieving the same feat during his time with United in 2009.
Virat Kohli’s Record Has Been Broken By This South African Batsman!
South Africa opener Hashim Amla has created a new record by breaking Indian Batsman Virat Kohli’s record to become the fastest player to reach 7,000 one-day international runs. He achieved this milestone in the third ODI against England at Lord’s.
Virat Kohli reached 7000 runs in 166 innings, while the new record holder has achieved it in just 151 innings. Incidentally, he is also the fastest to reach 2 000 runs, 3 000, 4 000, 5 000 and 6 000 runs.
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