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Ahead Of Reunion With Chennai Super Kings, R Ashwin Recalls MS Dhoni's Mastermind Tactic In IPL 2010
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his gratitude to former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni for bringing him back to the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winning franchise again and talked about how well the Captain Cool utilised him with new ball during his early days in the cash-rich league. Ashwin was speaking at the launch event of a book titled Leo -- The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings, written by senior advocate and former Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) vice-president PS Raman.
India Star, Ignored In T20Is, Challenged To 'Shake Everyone', Replace Sanju Samson In Team
India have been in incredible form in T20I cricket over the past year. Not only did they win the T20 World Cup 2024 unbeaten, but a new-look side have carried on the form and won T20I series against Sri Lanka and South Africa away and swept aside England at home. A major part of this successful India side has been Sanju Samson, who has opened the batting for India and even struck three centuries along the way. However, former India cricketer and reputed commentator Aakash Chopra has backed another player to displace him come the T20 World Cup 2026.
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.