Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli. (PTI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have made an impressive start to the IPL 2025 season, with legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers hailing their squad balance as significantly improved compared to previous years. RCB’s 50-run victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk on…
NEW DELHI: The banter, fiery exchanges, on-field altercations, nail-biting finishes, run fests, towering sixes, elegant cover drives, and much more await as the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League gears up for action. IPL 2025 is set to kick off with a thrilling clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
File Pic: AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers believes that Virat Kohli didn’t necessarily step away from the franchise’s captaincy reins but rather supported the franchise’s long-term call to hand over the leadership to Rajat Patidar.Speaking at the Star Sports Press Room ahead of…
NEW DELHI: South Africa batting legend AB de Villiers lauded Rohit Sharma’s legacy both as a batter and captain after India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final. The victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title and added another feather to Rohit’s already impressive cap. Under Rohit’s leadership, India lifted…
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar made a surprising statement about the legendary AB de Villiers, claiming the South African icon played for the wrong franchise in the Indian Premier League. De Villiers debuted in the IPL in 2008 for Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils)…
AB de Villiers (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: The cricketing world has gone into a frenzy since legendary South African batter AB de Villiers, affectionately called “Mr. 360“, recently hinted at the possibility of a comeback from retirement during an interview with journalist Melinda Farrell. Known for his innovative stroke play and ability to dominate…
South African great AB de Villiers offered advice to his friend Virat Kohli following a challenging tour of Australia. Kohli struggled against deliveries outside the off-stump, particularly those bowled by Scott Boland.India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia, ending a 10-year winning streak. The final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground saw Australia win by…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has shared his memories of encountering a young Jasprit Bumrah during his stint with the Mumbai Indians in the 2014 IPL. Hussey’s reflections provide insight into Bumrah’s early career, his unconventional style, and his remarkable journey to becoming one of the world’s premier…
Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers weighed in on the Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head verbal spat during the Adelaide Test, stating while such on-field exchanges are part of the game, it is important to maintain respect and ensure they don’t escalate beyond acceptable limits.The confrontation began…
(Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a candid conversation, explosive South African batter Heinrich Klaasen opened up about some of the shots that have left a mark on him in T20 cricket.When asked who he considered to be the greatest of all time (GOAT) in the format, Klaasen didn’t hesitate, naming Indian…
