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Chris Gayle Recalls Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction When He Overtook Him As Orange Cap Holder

Swashbuckling West Indian batter Chris Gayle praised Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli for his work ethic and passion, and recalled the intense competition between the two during their heyday at Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both Gayle and Kohli spent several seasons together at the IPL, dominating the rival bowlers and entertaining the crowd at their home base, Chinnaswamy Stadium, with as many as 10 century partnerships. "Batting with Virat was just fantastic. I like the passion he has for the game. I like his passion and his work ethic, it's fantastic. You have to give him credit for that and he wants to show it with his performances," Gayle said.

For Indian Cricket's "Most Important Player", Dinesh Karthik Picks This Star. It's Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Even Jasprit Bumrah

After a rare ODI series loss at home to Australia, the Indian cricket team stars have joined or are joining their respective franchises for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The two months of franchise T20 cricket is likely to give the Indian team management even more idea of how the players are positioned entering the World Cup-preparation phase. One player who will be closely watch is Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya. Since the last IPL, Pandya has been doing great with the bat as well as ball and led his team to a title triumph in its first season.

"Not Easy": Ravi Shastri's Clear Take On If Virat Kohli Can Cross Sachin Tendulkar's 100 International Centuries

After a wait of 1205 days, Virat Kohli this month finally registered a Test century, bringing up three figures in the fourth and final game against Australia in Ahmedabad. It was the 28th Test century for the batting star and his 75th in international cricket. There was a gap of 41 innings between his last century and this one, with the previous one coming over three years ago against Bangladesh in November 2019. As the 34-year-old battled through his lean patch and returned to his vintage form, many former cricketers and analysts are showing the belief that he will surpass cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's mighty record of 100 international tons.

"Alien Reporting From...": Royal Challengers Bangalore's Strange Tweet As AB de Villiers Touches Base

Legendary batters Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers arrived in Bengaluru on Saturday to attend the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Unbox event, where they will be inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame. The RCB Unbox event will take place on Sunday. RCB took to their official Twitter handle to announce Gayle and de Villiers' arrival at Bengaluru. "The mothership has landed. We've an alien reporting from the Bengaluru base. Happy HOMECOMING, AB de Villiers! #PlayBold #nmmRCB #IPL2023@ABdeVilliers17," tweeted RCB.

"If I Get To The Level...": Virat Kohli's Message To RCB Fans Is Pure Belief

Truly one of the greatest batters of all time, Virat Kohli was unarguably at one of the lowest points in his career over the last 2-3 years where he could not hit a single hundred. However, over the last few months, the veteran batter seems to be nearing his best, having scored a century each in all three formats. Ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kohli has given an excellent message of hope to the franchise's fans.

Watch: On This Day - Yuvraj Singh Tames Australia For India's First Win

On this day in 2011, Yuvraj Singh's all-round heroics saw India beat Australia in the quarterfinals of the ODI World Cup in Ahmedabad. Yuvraj took two crucial wickets and slammed an unbeaten 57 as India edged out Australia to set up a semi-final clash with arch-rivals Pakistan. Chasing a target of 261, India were at a precarious 187 for five when Yuvraj and Suresh Raina set up a match-winning partnership of 74 runs in 61 balls.

Pakistan Board "Isn't Weak": Ex-Captain's Strong Message To BCCI, Advices Making 'Friends'

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to resolve all outstanding issues that have stalled cricketing ties between the two countries and facilitate the return of one of the greatest rivalries in the gentleman's game. Recently, Afridi's team Asia Lions defeated World Giants and emerge as the new champions of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters. In the final held at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Asia Lions, cheered on by a packed crowd, scored an emphatic seven-wicket victory with 23 balls to spare.

India vs Australia: "There Was No Planning" - Ex-India Star Slams Virat Kohli's Mode Of Dismissal In 3rd ODI

India conceded a rare series defeat at home as Australia turned the tide on the hosts to win the series-deciding third and final ODI in Chennai on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 270, India seemed to be in control of the proceedings when Virat Kohli slammed his 65th ODI half-century. However, Kohli played a loose shot off Ashton Agar's delivery and perished on 54. After his dismissal, India's innings crumbled as the hosts conceded the series. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif wasn't happy with Kohli's selection, saying that it lacked planning.

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Chris Gayle Recalls Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction When He Overtook Him As Orange Cap Holder

For Indian Cricket's "Most Important Player", Dinesh Karthik Picks This Star. It's Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Even Jasprit Bumrah

"Not Easy": Ravi Shastri's Clear Take On If Virat Kohli Can Cross Sachin Tendulkar's 100 International Centuries

"Alien Reporting From...": Royal Challengers Bangalore's Strange Tweet As AB de Villiers Touches Base

"If I Get To The Level...": Virat Kohli's Message To RCB Fans Is Pure Belief

Watch: On This Day - Yuvraj Singh Tames Australia For India's First Win

Pakistan Board "Isn't Weak": Ex-Captain's Strong Message To BCCI, Advices Making 'Friends'

India vs Australia: "There Was No Planning" - Ex-India Star Slams Virat Kohli's Mode Of Dismissal In 3rd ODI