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IPL 2023: Amid Strike Rate Criticism, Ravi Shastri's "Don't Change Tempo" Advice For Virat Kohli

Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Monday advised Virat Kohli that he must not drop the tempo of his innings after getting a start as his consistent 'bat-deep' approach triggered a debate if such batting style is suited for T20 cricket. Kohli's approach was questioned after he made 55 off 46 balls in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday night. It was his sixth fifty plus score of the season but the pace of his innings probably cost the team another 20 runs.

Fearless Du Plessis Aims To Be More Aggressive For Royal Challengers Bangalore In IPL 2023

Skipper Faf du Plessis has been one of the most important pillars of Royal Challengers Bangalore batting in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and has played some fantastic innings to take the team to victory. In RCB Bold diaries, the Orange Cap holder opened up about his change in approach to batting and how it has helped the team to good effect in the tournament. Playing bold in IPL 2023, Faf du Plessis has scored 511 runs in 10 matches with a strike rate of 157.71 so far and aims to be more aggressive with his bat in the remaining matches to take the team to the playoffs.

Ishan Kishan Named KL Rahul's Replacement In India's World Test Championship Final Squad; Suryakumar Yadav In Standby List

Star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been named injured KL Rahul's replacement in India's squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia, which is set to be held from June 7-11 in England. Rahul suffered an injury to his right upper thigh while fielding during an IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 1. "After consultations with specialists, it has been decided that Rahul will undergo surgery at the earliest followed by rehab at the National Cricket Academy for the same. He is ruled out of the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia," the BCCI said in a release.

"My Old Employer...": 'Shark Tank' Judge Aman Gupta Shares Lesson From Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli Handshake

Sourav Ganguly, Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, and Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore star, raised enough speculation during the two teams' first leg match in the IPL 2023. The two stars, both of whom are former India captains, did not shake hands after that match. It led to speculation that all was not well between the two, especially considering that Kohli lost his India captaincy when Ganguly was the BCCI president. However, the two great batters put all speculations to rest as they shook hands after their teams' match on Saturday. The photo and the video of the handshake went viral.

Rohit Sharma's Form, Death Bowling Concern For Mumbai Indians Ahead Of IPL Tie vs RCB

With the race for playoffs intensifying, captain Rohit Sharma's form with the bat and bowling in the death overs will be a huge concern for hosts Mumbai Indians when they meet Royal Challengers Bangalore in a mid-table IPL clash in Mumbai on Tuesday. With 184 runs in 10 matches at a forgettable average of 18.39 and a solitary half-century, Sharma is enduring a second consecutive poor season with the bat. For the sixth-placed Mumbai Indians to move up in the points table, it is imperative that their best batter in the line-up fires.

Unsettling Stat Throws Open Debate Over Virat Kohli's Intent In T20 Cricket

Is Virat Kohli right to back the role of an 'anchor' in T20 cricket? Though the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stalwart is among the top run-getters in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, his strike-rate has left both fans and experts scratching their heads at times. As Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals on Saturday, Kohli's intent became a big talking-point once again. Now, a stat has emerged which suggests that the RCB batter's take on the role of an 'anchor' might not be all right.

"What A Player": Virat Kohli's Special Tribute To Wriddhiman Saha After Explosive IPL 2023 Fifty

Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 94 and Wriddhiman Saha a brutal 81 as Gujarat Titans piled up 227 for two - the fourth highest total this season - against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Saha and Gill went hammer and tongs from the word go to add 142 runs for the first wicket in only 12.1 overs, setting the franchise record for highest partnership for any wicket, as LSG had no respite despite deploying eight bowlers into the attack.

'Virat Kohli's RCB Would've Won 3 IPLs If MS Dhoni Led Them': Pakistan Legend

Despite being part of the tournament since its inaugural season in 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are one of the few teams yet to win the Indian Premier League title. Notably, RCB has played three IPL finals -- in 2009 (Deccan Chargers), 2011 (Chennai Super Kings), and 2016 (SunRisers Hyderabad) seasons -- but ended up losing on all three occasions. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that RCB would have won three IPL titles if MS Dhoni was their captain.

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IPL 2023: Amid Strike Rate Criticism, Ravi Shastri's "Don't Change Tempo" Advice For Virat Kohli

Fearless Du Plessis Aims To Be More Aggressive For Royal Challengers Bangalore In IPL 2023

Ishan Kishan Named KL Rahul's Replacement In India's World Test Championship Final Squad; Suryakumar Yadav In Standby List

"My Old Employer...": 'Shark Tank' Judge Aman Gupta Shares Lesson From Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli Handshake

Rohit Sharma's Form, Death Bowling Concern For Mumbai Indians Ahead Of IPL Tie vs RCB

Unsettling Stat Throws Open Debate Over Virat Kohli's Intent In T20 Cricket

"What A Player": Virat Kohli's Special Tribute To Wriddhiman Saha After Explosive IPL 2023 Fifty

'Virat Kohli's RCB Would've Won 3 IPLs If MS Dhoni Led Them': Pakistan Legend