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Rohit Sharma's "Going To Let Hardik Pandya Lead Mumbai Indians," Says RCB Great

Hardik Pandya's likely big move to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is creating massive noise. Sources have told NDTV had Indian cricket team's T20I captain Hardik Pandya will leave Gujarat Titans and is likely to join Mumbai Indians. The move will be be one of the biggest transfers in the history of IPL. Hardik Pandya became a household name in Indian cricket after his exploits with the Mumbai Indians. He left the franchise and went to Gujarat Titans and even led them to an IPL title and back-to-back finals.

Rohit Sharma Makes History In ODI Cricket, Breaks Two Six-Hitting World Records

Rohit Sharma added two humongous milestones to his already illustrious career during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Netherlands in Bengaluru on Sunday. The Indian cricket team skipper was in red hot form as he slammed 61 off just 54 deliveries with the help of 8 fours and 2 sixes. With his first six of the match off the bowling of Colin Ackermann, Rohit created history by hitting the most number of sixes in a calendar year. Rohit has now slammed 60 sixes in 2023 surpassing the tally 58 that South Africa legend AB De Villiers achieved back in 2015.

"Almost Laughable": AB De Villiers On Virat Kohli Equalling Sachin Tendulkar's ODI Century Record

Star India batter Virat Kohli scored his 49th ODI century to equal former teammate Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record last week. Kohli, who was celebrating his 35th birthday, hit an unbeaten 101 as India defeated South Africa in their Cricket World Cup match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In terms of innings, it took Kohli just 277 to score his 49th hundred, compared to Tendulkar's 451. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers feels Kohli's numbers are too impressive even by modern standards.

"Wasn't The Plan. It Just...": AB de Villiers On Meeting Virat Kohli At Eden Gardens

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers lauded star India batter Virat Kohli for his record-equalling 49th ODI ton and revealed that his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate and skipper looked laser-focused when he met him at Kolkata before India's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa. Virat tied with Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons and performances from Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami proved instrumental in India's eighth successive win in CWC 2023 as they beat Proteas by 243 runs.

"Always Been Very Special To Me": AB De Villiers On Quinton De Kock's Monumental Cricket World Cup Run

South African legend AB de Villiers has said that Quinton de Kock's record-breaking run during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 has not come as a surprise as he "has always been very special". While de Villiers is generally regarded as one of the best South African batters of recent times, de Kock has put his name up in the lights with a string of superb individual performances at the World Cup in India. De Kock already has four centuries to his name - the equal-second most by an individual at a Men's Cricket World Cup - and the 545 runs he has amassed through seven innings is the highest ever achieved by any South African batter in a single edition of the tournament.

Rohit Sharma Makes World Cup History, Becomes First Indian Ever To Achieve This Rare Feat

India captain Rohit Sharma has been in sublime touch in the ongoing ODI World Cup. The veteran opening batter achieved a rare feat on Sunday during India's match against New Zealand in Dharamsala. Rohit became the first Indian player, third overall, to hit 50 or more ODI sixes in a calendar year. Prior to Rohit, only South Africa's AB de Villiers and West Indies great Chris Gayle had struck or more maximums in a calendar year. Rohit achieved the feat after hitting New Zealand pacer Matt Henry for a six in the second over of India's 274-run chase.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Achieving Historic First In ODI Cricket

Rohit Sharma is on the verge of adding a massive record to his already illustrious career as the Indian cricket team skipper can become the first batter from his country to hit 50 sixes in a calendar year. Right now, Rohit has 47 sixes and if he can hit 3 more sixes in the course of the Cricket World Cup 2023, he will be able to achieve the historic first. Overall, West Indies legend Chris Gayle and former South Africa star AB De Villiers are the only cricketers to achieve this feat. De Villiers tops the list with 58 sixes back in 2015 - a record that Rohit can potentially break considering the number of games left.

AB believes Proteas are 'free of baggage', but early wickets key against 'wounded' Aussies

Former Proteas star batter AB de Villiers believes South Africa have a chance to make history at the ongoing Cricket World Cup in India.

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Rohit Sharma's "Going To Let Hardik Pandya Lead Mumbai Indians," Says RCB Great

Rohit Sharma Makes History In ODI Cricket, Breaks Two Six-Hitting World Records

"Almost Laughable": AB De Villiers On Virat Kohli Equalling Sachin Tendulkar's ODI Century Record

"Wasn't The Plan. It Just...": AB de Villiers On Meeting Virat Kohli At Eden Gardens

"Always Been Very Special To Me": AB De Villiers On Quinton De Kock's Monumental Cricket World Cup Run

Rohit Sharma Makes World Cup History, Becomes First Indian Ever To Achieve This Rare Feat

Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Achieving Historic First In ODI Cricket

AB believes Proteas are 'free of baggage', but early wickets key against 'wounded' Aussies