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"Makes Us Feel Bad...": AB De Villiers Reveals Virat Kohli's "Most Annoying Habit"

Batter Virat Kohli has been an integral part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore for many years now. Making his IPL debut with it's inauguration in 2008, the former India skipper has played 225 matches for the franchise and smashed 6727 runs, with five centuries and 45 half-centuries. Over the years, Kohli has gained immense fan following not just because of his blistering performances but also for his equations with his teammates. The biggest example of this is his friendship with former South Africa star and IPL legend AB de Villiers. The duo shared an extra ordinary bond both on and off the field and took RCB to great heights.

Gutsy Lions reminded of a specific Super Rugby lesson after disappointing European exit

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes that South Africa's franchises - once they are officially allowed to do so - should actively aim for home play-offs in the European Champions and Challenge Cups in future.

Watch: Dejected Rohit Sharma Hides His Face After MI's 2nd Successive Loss Of IPL 2023 Season

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma looked visibly shattered after his team suffered a defeat against Chennai Super Kings in an IPL 2023 match at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. It was MI's second successive defeat of the season, having lost their first game of the season against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chasing a target of 157, CSK achieved their goal with seven wickets and 11 balls to spare. As Ambati Rayudu, who was brought in as an impact player, hit the winning boundary, Rohit was caught by the cameras hiding his face with his cap.

Blitzboks' downward spiral continues with embarrassing first-ever loss to Spain in Singapore

South Africa's worrying decline as a force in the Sevens game gained further momentum on Sunday after the Blitzboks suffered an embarrassing 5-12 defeat to Spain to dumped out of the Singapore tournament without any log points.

Ajinkya Rahane Sends Subtle Message To National Selectors After CSK Heroics

Ajinkya Rahane never gives up and after surprising the cricketing world with the fastest fifty of IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, the out of favour India batter yearns to play a Test match at his home ground. On CSK debut, Rahane smashed seven fours and three sixes in his 61 from just 27 balls and the fastest fifty of the season came off just 19 balls. Chasing 158 against Mumbai Indians, CSK finished at 159/3 in 18.1 overs. "I always enjoy playing at Wankhede. I have never played a Test here. I would want to play a Test here," said Rahane, who led India to a famous Test series win in Australia in 2021.

RCB Legend AB de Villiers Backs This Star To Captain India. It's Not Rahul, Pant Or Iyer

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is known for playing some blistering knocks not only for Team India but also in the IPL. The Kerala-based cricketer was appointed as the skipper of Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and smashed a century in his debut match as a captain. Later in 2022, he led his team to the final of the tournament for the first time since 2008. Over the years, Samson has played 140 matches in the cash-rich league and aggregated 3623 runs, laced with three centuries and 18 half-centuries.

Exeter Chiefs rout Stormers to book semi-final spot

Exeter emphatically ended South African interest in this season's Heineken Champions Cup as they booked a semi-final place by beating the Stormers 42-17 at Sandy Park. The Chiefs, Champions Cup winners in 2020, will face La Rochelle or Saracens in the last four later this month after a six-try success. If reigning European champions La Rochelle beat Saracens on Sunday, the semi-final will be in Bordeaux, but a Saracens triumph would send a mouth-watering all-English showdown to Bristol City's Ashton Gate. Just a week on from a stamina-sapping victory over Montpellier that was decided on try count after extra-time, Exeter delivered an immense performance that saw them dominate every key area. The Stormers encountered difficulties travelling from Cape Town to Devon, and they were never in contention as Exeter posted tries during the first 30 minutes from full-back Tom Wyatt, captain Jack Nowell and his fellow wing Olly Woodburn, all converted by Joe Simmonds.

Stormers' fire extinguished in Exeter as SA's Champions Cup campaign ends with a whimper

English Premiership side Exeter Chiefs poured a cold bucket of water on the usual Stormers fire at Sandy Park to knock the last South African team out of the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

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"Makes Us Feel Bad...": AB De Villiers Reveals Virat Kohli's "Most Annoying Habit"

Gutsy Lions reminded of a specific Super Rugby lesson after disappointing European exit

Watch: Dejected Rohit Sharma Hides His Face After MI's 2nd Successive Loss Of IPL 2023 Season

Blitzboks' downward spiral continues with embarrassing first-ever loss to Spain in Singapore

Ajinkya Rahane Sends Subtle Message To National Selectors After CSK Heroics

RCB Legend AB de Villiers Backs This Star To Captain India. It's Not Rahul, Pant Or Iyer

Exeter Chiefs rout Stormers to book semi-final spot

Stormers' fire extinguished in Exeter as SA's Champions Cup campaign ends with a whimper