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"We Missed That": Faf Du Plessis Rues RCB Star's Absence From CSK Loss

Skipper Faf du Plessis admitted that Royal Challengers Bangalore missed the services of their pacer Harshal Patel in their defeat against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2022 on Tuesday. Notably, Harshal was not part of RCB's playing XI against Chennai at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy as the pacer had to leave the IPL bio bubble to return home after news of his sister's tragic death. Sources in RCB had said that Harshal exited the bubble on Sunday after the game against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. It is not yet clear how long Harshal will remain unavailable for the RCB team.

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IPL 2022: Exclusive - We're not natural-born activists, says Quinton de Kock

Lucknow Super Giants' Quinton de Kock breaks the silence in a candid conversation with TOILucknow Super Giants stalwart Quinton de Kock's easy-going demeanour hides a razor-sharp intellect and steely determination. Having left Test cricket behind and shed the pain and anger of being misunderstood about his intentions when he refused to take a knee in the T20 World Cup, the South African cricketer has taken fresh guard with a brand new IPL franchise and is raring to go. Excerpts from an interaction...The 52-ball 80 against Delhi Capitals showed you have hit your stride early with Lucknow Super Giants...The whole team's done really well. We're disappointed to lose the last game (to Rajasthan Royals) but everyone is contributing. That's been the key for us. It hasn't been just one or two players.

IPL 2022, CSK vs RCB: Harshal Patel has ability to stop the game, RCB missed that, admits skipper Faf du Plessis after defeat against CSK

Faf du Plessis admitted that Royal Challengers Bangalore missed the services of their pacer Harshal Patel in their defeat against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2022 on Tuesday. Notably, Harshal was not part of RCB's playing XI against Chennai at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy as the pacer had to leave the IPL bio bubble to return home after news of his sister's tragic death. Sources in RCB had said that Harshal exited the bubble on Sunday after the game against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. It is not yet clear how long Harshal will remain unavailable for the RCB team. Faf du Plessis in the post-match presentation said: "First 7-8 overs were pretty good, then there was a period from 8-14 where Dube took the spinners on. That period, whatever we tried didn't work. In order to chase down such a big score, you need one of the first four to set the foundation. We didn't have that. CSK used their spinners well on a pitch that had some grip. The way we came back was credit to the depth."

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"We Missed That": Faf Du Plessis Rues RCB Star's Absence From CSK Loss

Sale boss sees 'long-term benefits' in losing Springbok duo

McLarens, Shelby Super Snakes: Here are some of the fast cars headed for 2022 Simola Hillclimb

IPL 2022: Exclusive - We're not natural-born activists, says Quinton de Kock

IPL 2022, CSK vs RCB: Harshal Patel has ability to stop the game, RCB missed that, admits skipper Faf du Plessis after defeat against CSK

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