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RCB Star Yash Dayal Reveals Virat Kohli's Masterplan To Counter MS Dhoni In IPL 2024

Trolled and ridiculed when he was first signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, left-arm pacer Yash Dayal has done very well in burying the ghosts of his Gujarat Titans stint. Dayal was one of the star performers for RCB last season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and now, his domestic cricket performances have earned him his maiden call-up to India's Test team. Recalling his journey, Dayal revealed how Virat Kohli helped him settle when he first arrived at RCB, especially as he came up against the mighty MS Dhoni when playing against Chennai Super Kings.

Watch: Old Mohammed Siraj Meme Cracks Up Rishabh Pant, His Reaction Is Viral

In a brilliant collaboration between sports and entertainment, star India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant recently featured on popular Indian comedian and YouTuber Tanmay Bhat's channel, as they reacted to several cricket memes. However, the reaction to one old meme has gone viral in particular. Pant, Bhat and the others in the video cracked up when watching an old video of India pacer Mohammed Siraj, where the latter is stating what his official Instagram account is. Pant, Bhat and co. could not stop laughing.

Rahul Dravid Rejected 'Blank Cheques' To Become Rajasthan Royals Coach - Report Reveals Reason

Rahul Dravid ended his tenure as the Indian cricket team head coach on the best note possible as the Rohit Sharma-led side clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 title. Dravid played a key role in shaping the team and it was also the perfect way to remedy the heartbreak caused by the loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia. Since the end of his tenure, Dravid was linked with various Indian Premier League (IPL) teams - possibly as a head coach or mentor. However, the suspense finally came to an end as he was announced as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals - a team that he was a part of between 2011 and 2015 - both as the captain of the side and later as a mentor.

Watch: Avesh Khan Teased With RCB Chants In Chinnaswamy, His Reply Wins Internet

It seems like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) supporters are still not over Avesh Khan's helmet-throwing celebration, which took place during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash. Avesh had celebrated Lucknow Super Giants' victory against RCB by smashing his helmet on the ground, with the incident becoming a big topic of chatter on social media, among fans and experts. As Avesh took to field in the ongoing Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru, 'RCB-RCB' chants were directed at him by fans.

Numbers Say Joe Root Best, But Ex-India Star Picks This Player To 'Bat For His Life'

Amid his ongoing purple patch, England star Joe Root has entered the discussion as to who is the greatest Test batter of all time. Recently, Root surpassed Alastair Cook to become the England player with most Test tons, having scored ccenturies in each innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Still just 33, Root already has 34 Test centuries to his name, in addition to 12,377 runs in the longest format. Root, who is part of Test cricket's current 'Fab 4', is ahead of his contemporaries -- Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli.

As Rahul Dravid Joins Rajasthan Royals, Kumar Sangakkara In Talks With This IPL Franchise: Report

Rahul Dravid's return to Rajasthan Royals as a coach has resulted into a big shuffle in the franchise's management. With former Team India batting Vikram Rathour, who is also reportedly set to join him among the support staff, it has been reported that the franchise's Director of Cricket Operations, Kumar Sangakkara, is looking for an exit. In fact, a report has claimed that Sangakkara has already begun talks with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the mentor's role, hoping to replace Gautam Gambhir, who left the spot vacant to become Team India's head coach.

Delhi T20 League Sensation Makes Big 'Virat Kohli Pitch' To RCB Ahead Of IPL Auction

He wears Virat Kohli's jersey number 18 on his back, idolises the batting maestro, and hopes to play for his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, someday. Delhi Premier League sensation Priyansh Arya, who became the first player to hit six sixes in an over in the ongoing tournament, said he was not paying much attention to his prospects of getting picked at the mega auction of Indian Premier League. Arya is currently the highest run getter in DPL with a mindboggling 602 runs in 9 innings, with two hundreds to his name. He has an impressive average of 75.25 and an astonishing strike rate of 198.0.

6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6: Indian Star Does A 'Yuvraj Singh', Ayush Badoni Hits 165* In Just 55 Balls - Watch

The Delhi Premier League T20 has seen some good performances from Indian stars. But what happened in a match between South Delhi Superstarz and North Delhi Strikers was beyond everyone's imagination. South Delhi Superstarz scored 308/5 in 20 overs - which is the highest total in a T20 match. However, it is not known whether it will be officially ratified or not. Till date, SunRisers Hyderabad's 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024 is the highest in a T20 match. In T20Is, Nepal's 314/3 against Mongolia is also highest.

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RCB Star Yash Dayal Reveals Virat Kohli's Masterplan To Counter MS Dhoni In IPL 2024

Watch: Old Mohammed Siraj Meme Cracks Up Rishabh Pant, His Reaction Is Viral

Rahul Dravid Rejected 'Blank Cheques' To Become Rajasthan Royals Coach - Report Reveals Reason

Watch: Avesh Khan Teased With RCB Chants In Chinnaswamy, His Reply Wins Internet

Numbers Say Joe Root Best, But Ex-India Star Picks This Player To 'Bat For His Life'

As Rahul Dravid Joins Rajasthan Royals, Kumar Sangakkara In Talks With This IPL Franchise: Report

Delhi T20 League Sensation Makes Big 'Virat Kohli Pitch' To RCB Ahead Of IPL Auction

6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6: Indian Star Does A 'Yuvraj Singh', Ayush Badoni Hits 165* In Just 55 Balls - Watch