When Virat Kohli Meets GF Anushka Sharma and breached Anti-Corruption Code: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was found guilty of violating BCCI’s anti-corruption code during an IPL match in 2015.

He was let off as the infringement was found to be a minor one. He was the led the RCB franchise from 2011 to 2021.

In 2015, During IPL match against Delhi Capitals at Bangaluru, he met his Anushka in the stands, breaching the BCCI”s anti-corruption code.

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As per ESPNcricinfor, the code that Kohli breached pertained to minimum standards for crickters. The website claimed that RCB batter was informed of the violation by then BCCI anti-corruption unit head Ravi Sawami and let off, as the breach was not a big one.

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Whilst outside of the PMOA, the Player, Player Support Personnel or Match Official must only communicate with those third parties with whom he/she has permission to communicate and only engage in such communications as are necessary for the completion of such purposes as have been approved.

RCB finished third in IPL 2015, with 16 points from 14 matches. They won seven and lost five, while two did not produce a result.

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Bangalore took on Rajasthan Royals in Eliminator in Pune and scored the Steve Smith-led side by 71 runs.

Batting first, RCB put up 180-4 as AB de Villiers starred with 66 off 38.

RCB’s IPl 2015 campaign, though, ended with a three-wicket loss to CSK in Qualifier 2 in Ranchi.

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MS Dhoni’s Participation ‘Still Not Final’ for IPL 2025: Former Indian captain MS Dhoni, played with CSK in the IPL, is still not confirmed to take part in the 2025 edition of the world’s richest franchise cricket league.

As per Cricbuzz, the legendary cricketer will meet the CSK officials later this month and convey his final decision.

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“Chennai Super Kings continue to maintain that MS Dhoni’s participation in the upcoming season is still not final, and key officials from the franchise will meet with him before making a decision. Dhoni is expected to meet with CSK officials in mid-October in Mumbai, where he will likely convey his final decision,” the report said.

After CSK’s IPL 2024 campaign concluded, Dhoni, who had guided CSK to five IPL titles in the previous 17 years, was anticipated to end his IPL career. However, he chose not to do so, and since then, there have been doubts about his involvement in the IPL 2025.

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At the 2008 IPL mega auction, Dhoni, who cost CSK Rs 6 million, became the mostcapped player in the history of the lucrative competition, amassing over 5000 runs.

Playing in ten finals, CSK has been led by him. Ruturaj Gaikwad, a 27-year-old right-handed top-order batsman, took over as captain after he resigned his position prior to the IPL 2024 season, although the 27-year-old was unable to assist in the team’s successful IPL 2023 championship defense.

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The BCCI’s announcement under the new uncapped player rule for IPL 2024 that players such as Dhoni, who have not played international cricket for more than five years, can be classed as ‘uncapped’ and kept for a fee of Rs 4 crore, increased Dhoni’s prospects of participating in the IPL.

The former Indian captain, who has also won three ICC titles, has yet to announce his participation in the IPL 2025, despite the belief of many fans and previous greats of the game that the uncapped player rule was reinstated to ensure Dhoni’s participation.

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