The IPL 2025 opening ceremony was a spectacular event. Numerous film stars captivated the audience with their dazzling performances.
Sports News: The IPL 2025 commenced with a grand opening ceremony, featuring Bollywood stars whose electrifying performances energized the atmosphere. The event, hosted by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, took place at the Eden Gardens stadium. However, an incident during this lavish ceremony sparked considerable debate on social media.
Viral Video Shows Rinku's Demeanor
During the opening ceremony, when Shah Rukh Khan invited Virat Kohli onstage, the stadium resonated with chants of "Kohli-Kohli." Shah Rukh then invited Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star batsman Rinku Singh to the stage. Upon reaching the stage, Rinku warmly shook hands with Shah Rukh Khan, but when he approached Virat Kohli, he avoided shaking his hand and proceeded forward.
A video of this incident went viral on social media, becoming a topic of much discussion among fans. Some attributed it to mere coincidence, while others considered it a deliberate act. Fans on Twitter (now X) and Instagram offered diverse reactions. Some believed it was an unintentional oversight, while others deemed it disrespectful behavior towards Virat Kohli by Rinku Singh.
Reason Behind the Apparent Snub?
While no public disagreements exist between Rinku Singh and Virat Kohli, the video has raised several questions. Cricket experts believe Rinku's attention was focused on Shah Rukh Khan and other activities on stage, causing him to miss noticing Kohli and shaking his hand. Other fans link the incident to the rivalry between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Neither Rinku Singh nor Virat Kohli has yet commented on the viral video. However, the incident has caused a stir in the cricketing world. With future matches pitting the two players against each other, it will be interesting to observe their on-field body language.
