‘We don’t need a trophy at RCB, we need…’: AB de Villiers makes bold prediction ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction – Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Photo Credits IPL/BCCI) NEW DELHI: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction approaching, former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has shared some bold and intriguing insights about Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) strategy.The franchise has retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and uncapped pacer Yash Dayal, keeping Rs 83 crore available…

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‘Indian players are best players of spin is merely a perception’: AB de Villiers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India’s criticism refuses to take a backseat after suffering defeat against New Zealand in the second Test – their first ever Test series loss at home since 2012.Kiwi left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner exploited the Indian batters’ vulnerabilities on a turning Pune track, taking 13 wickets in the match to hand the hosts…

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Big Record! Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes first Indian to achieve historic feat | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made history on Friday, becoming the first Indian batter to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year before turning 23. The milestone came during the second Test against New Zealand at Pune’s MCA Stadium, where Jaiswal contributed 30 runs before…

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‘You’re a freak’: Virat Kohli hails ‘absolute No.1’ AB de Villiers on induction in ICC Hall of Fame | Cricket News – Times of India

AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: India superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday hailed AB de Villiers as the ‘absolute number one’ after the Proteas great was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.The Class of 2024 has Sir Alastair Cook and India legend Neetu David as the other inductees alongside…

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AB de Villiers, Alastair Cook, India legend Neetu David inducted in ICC Hall of Fame | Cricket News – Times of India

AB de Villiers, Alastair Cook and Neetu David NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council on Wednesday named South African legend AB de Villiers, former England captain Alastair Cook and India legend Neetu David as the latest inductees in the ICC Hall of Fame.Famously known as Mr.360, De Villiers scored over 20,000 international runs for the…

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Watch: Virender Sehwag rejects Virat Kohli during ‘this or that’ challenge to pick… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag recently shared his admiration for current Indian captain Rohit Sharma, choosing him over several cricketing legends during a ‘this or that’ challenge at the Delhi Premier League T20. Sehwag’s choices, which included comparisons between MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and international stars like AB de Villiers and Ben Stokes,…

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Shikhar Dhawan: What will ‘Gabbar’ be remembered for in world of cricket? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian men’s cricket team opener, Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, drawing curtains upon his career spanning over a decade and 269 matches, where he scored 10,867 runs at an average close to 40. He last appeared for India in an ODI against Bangladesh in Chattogram in December…

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Mumbai Indians or KKR? Virat Kohli names his favourite IPL rival | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli celebrated a momentous milestone on Sunday, August 18, 2024, as he completed an illustrious 16-year tenure in the realm of international cricket.The prolific batsman’s journey, adorned with numerous records and accolades, stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication and exceptional prowess on the 22 yards.On the special…

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