‘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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‘Rishabh Pant 50 crore me jana chahye IPL auction me’: Pakistan’s Basit Ali hails star batter’s fight despite defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali on Sunday lavished praise on swashbuckling Rishabh Pant despite India’s 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand, commending star batter’s crucial knock in difficult conditions.Pant stood out as one of the few Indian batters who thrived on the spin-heavy surface New Zealand skillfully exploited, scoring 60 in the…

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‘Tough pill to swallow’: Disappointed Sachin Tendulkar questions India’s preparation after unprecedented whitewash | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar questions India’s preparation NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday shared his thoughts on India’s surprising 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand, labelling the outcome ‘a tough pill to swallow’.Reflecting on the unexpected clean sweep on home soil, Tendulkar stressed that such a loss calls for serious introspection.Also See: Virat Kohli“Losing 3-0 at…

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‘Ghaddha khoda aur khud gir gaye’: Harbhajan Singh says ‘too much’ tampering with playing conditions backfired | Cricket News – Times of India

Harbhajan Singh opens up on India’s defeat NEW DELHI: Reflecting on India’s 0-3 Test series defeat to New Zealand, former spinner Harbhajan Singh didn’t hold back, pointing out that the pitches in the recent past have been ‘too much’ spin friendly and against the Kiwis it backfired badly.The series, which ended in India’s first-ever 0-3…

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Star IPL bowler reveals difference between Rohit Sharma and other batters | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: During his recent appearance on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Indian pacer Mohsin Khan heaped praise on Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, revealing what makes the opener stand out among batters. During the conversation, Mohsin, who had a commendable Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign with 10 wickets from…

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Indian bowler reveals why he can’t talk to MS Dhoni, says ‘main samne se…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohsin Khan recently revealed that former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been his lifelong idol. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Mohsin opened up about his admiration for Dhoni and the impact the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman has had on his career.“Dhoni bhai is my idol. Woh jo chakke maarte hai end mein jaake…

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Australia’s Steve Smith picks Rohit Sharma as opener for his World Test XI, says he is so… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia’s batting maestro Steve Smith has picked Team India skipper Rohit Sharma as the opener in his World Test XI, praising the Indian captain for his aggressive style and ability to dominate bowlers. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Smith shared how Rohit’s attacking approach and adaptability make him a nightmare for bowlers.“He is so…

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New Record! Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes the first Indian batter to… | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has etched his name in cricketing history, becoming the first Indian batter to hit 30 sixes in a calendar year in Test matches.Jaiswal, known for his elegant batting, demonstrated that his power-hitting acumen extends beyond the shortest format with this remarkable milestone.The landmark six…

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Mohammed Shami rates Rohit Sharma as captain, says ‘woh acchi tarike se janta hai…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami of India celebrates with teammate Rohit Sharma (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami recently heaped praise on Rohit Sharma‘s leadership, underscoring the captain’s ability to give players freedom and recognize their potential in different situations. Shami noted that Rohit’s extensive experience playing with his teammates allows him…

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