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Adam Gilchrist Predicts RCB To Finish Rock Bottom In IPL 2025. Reason Is Absolutely Hilarious

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping that this can finally be the lucky year where they win the coveted title. Despite playing three IPL finals, RCB have never won the tournament, losing on each occasion. However, despite making some heavy investments, legendary Australian wicket-keeper batter and former IPL winner Adam Gilchrist said that RCB would come last in IPL 2025. Gilchrist also jokingly gave a hilarious reason to back up his bold statement.

IPL 2025: Royal Chellengers Bengaluru SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI

There's a buzz of excitement in the camp at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the franchise begins its bid for a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) crown. RCB, who are one of the three teams from the inaugural season yet to win the IPL, have a new captain in Rajat Patidar for IPL 2025, taking over the reigns from Faf du Plessis who was let go by the franchise after two top-four finishes in the last three seasons. RCB will kick-off their campaign on the opening day against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22.

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.

13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi To 6 Sixes-Hitter Priyansh Arya: 5 IPL 2025 Debutants To Watch Out For

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is set to introduce a host of new signings, with players from various backgrounds making their debut. The 18th edition of the cash-rich league will commence on March 22, with the 74 matches to be played across 13 venues, including 12 double-headers, before concluding on May 25. Here's a look at some of the notable debutants, who are coming on the back of impressive records from domestic, youth cricket and international cricket.

Unsold In IPL, Steve Smith Set To Make Debut In This Franchise League

The deadline day for retention in The Hundred 2025 has come and gone, with teams finalising the core of their squads before the highly anticipated Draft on March 12. Each of the eight teams in the competition had the opportunity to retain up to 10 players from their 2024 squads. The big news of the day was that Australian superstar Steve Smith, and interim captain in the absence of Pat Cummins, will play in the competition for the first time in 2025 after having signed for the Welsh Fire. “I've watched the Hundred from afar and I can't wait to be involved. It looks a lot of fun and obviously the cricket is world-class, with talent at every team,” said Smith in a statement.

"England Cricket Is Naive...": Ex-Star After Shocking 3-0 Loss To India Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Former England cricketer Mark Butcher has raised concerns about whether England possess enough experience in the 50-over format to compete effectively in the upcoming Champions Trophy. His remarks came after England suffered a humiliating 3-0 series defeat against India, exposing significant weaknesses in their ODI setup. Speaking on the Wisden Cricket Weekly podcast during England's third ODI loss in Ahmedabad, Butcher highlighted the lack of match experience among the squad. England fielded several inexperienced players in the series, including Jacob Bethell, who had played just 16 List A games before making his ODI debut last summer.

"Not School Cricket": Sunil Gavaskar Fiery On-Air Rant As England Star Does This

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar blasted England batter Tom Banton for wasting a review in the third and final ODI on Wednesday. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav outfoxed Banton with a flighted wrong'un delivery. As Banton went forward to defend, the ball turned away and seemed to have trickled the bat on its way to the keeper KL Rahul. After a loud appeal for caught behind, the umpire raised his fingers. However, Banton wasn't sure if he had nicked it, and consulted Root over the same.

Kevin Pietersen Lambasts England Star For "Doesn't Matter If We Lose 3-0" Statement

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has criticised batter Ben Duckett over his remarks on the ongoing ODI series against India. After India beat England to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, Duckett said that England won't mind losing 0-3 as long as they beat India in the Champions Trophy final. "We have come here for one thing and that is to win the Champions Trophy. If we lose 3-0 to India, I don't care as long as we beat them in the final of the Champions Trophy. It's about peaking at the right time. We've been close against India and been nowhere near our best. We will always take positives," Duckett told Sky Sports.

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Adam Gilchrist Predicts RCB To Finish Rock Bottom In IPL 2025. Reason Is Absolutely Hilarious

IPL 2025: Royal Chellengers Bengaluru SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI

De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck

13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi To 6 Sixes-Hitter Priyansh Arya: 5 IPL 2025 Debutants To Watch Out For

Unsold In IPL, Steve Smith Set To Make Debut In This Franchise League

"England Cricket Is Naive...": Ex-Star After Shocking 3-0 Loss To India Ahead Of Champions Trophy

"Not School Cricket": Sunil Gavaskar Fiery On-Air Rant As England Star Does This

Kevin Pietersen Lambasts England Star For "Doesn't Matter If We Lose 3-0" Statement