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Mumbai Indians Star's Bitter Reality Check To Pakistan League Over IPL Switch

South Africa all-rounder Corbin Bosch has opened up on the decision to withdraw from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in favour of a move in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Peshawar Zalmi had signed Bosch in the Diamond category for the upcoming PSL 10, but he opted out of the tournament and joined IPL franchise Mumbai Indians instead as a replacement for injured compatriot Lizaad Williams. Following his decision to opt out of the PSL, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that it would send a legal notice to Bosch for violating his contract.

"Virat Kohli Needs To Be The Captain Of...": AB De Villiers' Honest Advice To RCB

South Africa batting great AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli should focus on playing smart cricket and continue controlling the game this season as RCB possess immense firepower with Phil Salt expected to ease the pressure on the Indian superstar. Despite being one of RCB's most consistent performers, Kohli's strike rate was a topic of discussion past two seasons. However, with the Bengaluru franchise acquiring the English duo of Salt and Liam Livingstone, along with Australian Tim David and West Indian Romario Shepherd -- all fearless strikers of the ball -- de Villiers feels Kohli can play with more freedom.

AB De Villiers Reveals Virat Kohli's Text Over Famous RCB Chant: "Bit Of Trouble..."

Legendary South Africa cricket team star AB De Villiers revealed that his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Virat Kohli asked him to not say ‘Ee sala cup namde'. The famous RCB chant means 'This year, the cup will be ours' and it holds a special place among the fanbase. However, De Villiers, who played for the franchise between 2011 and 2021, said that he received a text from Virat to not use the chant anymore. However, he said that he will join the celebrations when RCB finally clinch the IPL title - an achievement that has eluded them in the past 17 editions.

BCCI Set To Take Major Decision On Tobacco And Crypto Company Sponsorships

The BCCI will form the organising committee of the Women's ODI World Cup besides taking a call on the venues for the ICC event it will be hosting later this year at its Apex Council emergent meeting in Kolkata on March 22. The meeting will take place ahead of the IPL opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens. The BCCI last hosted a Women's ODI World Cup back in 2013. The exact schedule of the tournament slotted in October is yet to be worked out. According to the agenda accessed by PTI, there will be a "discussion on formation of LOC for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and discussion regarding venues for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025".

De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck

NEW DELHI : Team balance and Virat Kohli's reassuring presence in the top order have convinced AB de Villiers that his former club Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win their maiden Indian Premier League title this year.

"I Pull My Hair Out": Dale Steyn Makes Huge Criticism Of Fast Bowlers, Namedrops Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa pace great Dale Steyn has expressed his frustration and disappointment with fast bowlers in the present day, stating that only a handful bowlers are able to deliver at crucial stages of the game by reading and adapting to the situation. In his criticism of modern day bowlers, Steyn pointed out two pacers who stand above the rest. They are India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah - the current ICC Cricketer of the Year - and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada, in many ways the successor to Steyn.

Nigeria set to host ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup African qualifier, says Akpata

The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, has assured stakeholders in the sport that the country is ready to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier, which will hold in Lagos from March 26 to April 6, 2025.

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Mumbai Indians Star's Bitter Reality Check To Pakistan League Over IPL Switch

"Virat Kohli Needs To Be The Captain Of...": AB De Villiers' Honest Advice To RCB

AB De Villiers Reveals Virat Kohli's Text Over Famous RCB Chant: "Bit Of Trouble..."

BCCI Set To Take Major Decision On Tobacco And Crypto Company Sponsorships

De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck

"I Pull My Hair Out": Dale Steyn Makes Huge Criticism Of Fast Bowlers, Namedrops Jasprit Bumrah

Nigeria set to host ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup African qualifier, says Akpata

Osimhen, Arokodare are early birds as Super Eagles camp in Kigali opens