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"Would Have Become Egoistic Maniac But...": Virat Kohli Reveals The Person Who Lifted Him During Low Phase

Virat Kohli has been going great in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. He has scored three half-centuries already and is among the top run-getters in the league. The form is an extension of Kohli's performance for the Indian team in recent times. Since the 2022 Asia Cup, where he scored his maiden T20I ton, Kohli has been very consistent. He is now second to only the great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of number of international centuries. However, there was a lengthy period before the Asia Cup, where a century drought led to several experts pointing out that all was not well with Kohli. The ex India skipper even took a brief break from the game.

Autobiography Of RCB Skipper Faf du Plessis To Release Next Month

In a deeply introspective memoir, to be out in May this year, South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has penned down an account of his journey of self-discovery, struggles and triumphs, and love for the game. In "Faf Through Fire", published Penguin Random House India's Ebury Press imprint, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain claims to take readers on a journey of self-discovery, "tracing his growth from a young man with a questionable moral compass outside of cricket to a respected and admired leader known for his integrity, values, and empathy for his teammates".

MS Dhoni "Gives Them Some Stares Once...": Sunil Gavaskar On India Great's CSK Captaincy

The Southern Derby between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings lived up to its billings as fans witnessed a high-scoring last-over thriller in Bengaluru. It was the only time these two teams were facing each other in IPL 2023. CSK opener Devon Conway stole the show with his explosive, yet classical batting at M Chinnaswamy. The left-handed batter from New Zealand played a sublime knock of 83 off 45 balls to help CSK post a mammoth total.

"MS Dhoni Was Trying To Speak To...": Teammate Says CSK Skipper Unhappy With Spider Cam

Chennai Super Kings opener Devon Conway has sounded an ominous warning to his team's opponents, saying his side has been aiming for 200-plus strike rates on good batting surfaces to put up imposing totals, which give them better chances of winning matches. Monday was one such day when the four-time champions scored a mammoth 226 for 6 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, and despite the onslaught from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis (62 off 33 balls) and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36balls), CSK still managed to win by eight runs.

Watch: Anushka Sharma Stunned As RCB Star Virat Kohli Departs In 1st Over vs CSK In IPL 2023 Game

It was a run fest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday as Royal Challengers Bangalore faced MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, CSK were guided to 226/6 with Devon Conway and Shivam Dube slamming quick half-centuries. In reply, RCB's Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell too hit half-centuries but still RCB fell short by just eight runs. One batter who was expected to do well on the batting track was Virat Kohli. However, the ex-RCB skipper fell for just 6 off Akash Singh in first over of the chase. Kohli swung hard against a back of a length delivery and played the ball on to the stumps. The dismissal stunned the Bengaluru crowd, including Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma, who was present in the stands.

RCB "Would Have Won By 18th Over If...": CSK Captain MS Dhoni's Big Take On Run Fest

Handling youngsters at the death overs is a "challenge" and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is looking at the seasoned Dwayne Bravo to help them out. Along with Dhoni, Bravo has been a part of some of CSK's finest wins in the Indian Premier League. "It is a difficult one for the youngsters. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them," Dhoni said after his team's eight-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Monday.

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Fined 10 Per Cent Of Match Fee In RCB vs CSK Clash - Here's Why

Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli was fined 10 per cent of his match fees after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. According to the advisory issued by the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI), Kohli was found guilty of “breaching the IPL code of conduct” as RCB slumped to a eight-run loss against the four-time champions. "Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru," the advisory said.

Watch: 'Superman' Ajinkya Rahane's Fielding Effort Wows Fans In RCB vs CSK Clash in IPL 2023

While batters made merry in the Royal Challengers Bangalore-Chennai Super Kings clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the IPL 2023 on Monday, with over 440 run being scored by the two teams, Ajinkya Rahane wowed everyone with a fabulous save. The effort came on the penultimate ball of the ninth over with Ravindra Jadeja bowling to Glenn Maxwell. The RCB batter hoicked one over long-off and it would have flown for a six, had CSK's Rahane not intervened with an overhead attempt. He looked like even catching the ball but could not maintain balance and flicked the ball back into the ground just in time. He saved sure-hot five runs.

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"Would Have Become Egoistic Maniac But...": Virat Kohli Reveals The Person Who Lifted Him During Low Phase

Autobiography Of RCB Skipper Faf du Plessis To Release Next Month

MS Dhoni "Gives Them Some Stares Once...": Sunil Gavaskar On India Great's CSK Captaincy

"MS Dhoni Was Trying To Speak To...": Teammate Says CSK Skipper Unhappy With Spider Cam

Watch: Anushka Sharma Stunned As RCB Star Virat Kohli Departs In 1st Over vs CSK In IPL 2023 Game

RCB "Would Have Won By 18th Over If...": CSK Captain MS Dhoni's Big Take On Run Fest

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Fined 10 Per Cent Of Match Fee In RCB vs CSK Clash - Here's Why

Watch: 'Superman' Ajinkya Rahane's Fielding Effort Wows Fans In RCB vs CSK Clash in IPL 2023