‘He did the right thing…’: Former Australia star defends Virat Kohli’s strike rate amidst Sunil Gavaskar’s criticism – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has come to the defense of Virat Kohli‘s strike rate amidst scrutiny, emphasizing the broader context of his partnership with Rajat Patidar. Finch’s perspective sheds light on the strategic nuances of Kohli’s innings, offering a counterpoint to the criticism levied by cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar.In an analysis on…

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‘I forgot the way to the…’: Captain Faf du Plessis jokes after RCB break six-match losing streak in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis expressed relief after his team halted a six-game losing streak with a resounding 35-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.“I forgot the way to the press conference,” joked Du Plessis when asked about the feeling of winning after a month, a…

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Watch: Virat Kohli’s priceless laughter as RCB get back to winning ways | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The feeling of emerging victorious cannot be described in words and it becomes even sweeter, like a cherry on top of the cake when it follows six successive defeats.And it was quite visible on Virat Kohli‘s face after Royal Challengers Bengaluru snapped their six-match losing streak and clinched a comfortable 35-run victory over…

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‘That’s not what your team expects from you’: Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli’s slow batting display against SRH | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he emerged as the highest scorer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, came under scrutiny from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Despite Kohli’s contribution, Gavaskar expressed his disapproval of the pace at which the runs were scored.The former Indian cricketer’s criticism highlighted the importance of strike rate in the…

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Pat Cummins’ favourite memory of Virat Kohli won’t make Indian fans happy | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins will face off once again in IPL 2024 on Thursday when Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, and while the camaraderie between two champion cricketers was evident during a joint training session, Cummins didn’t miss a chance to be a…

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‘The first time I met him was on a flyover’: RCB players share memories of birthday boy Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar continues to inspire a generation of cricketers; and as the legend celebrates his 51st birthday today, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players paid their tribute to the batting icon while sharing their memories of him.Dinesh Karthik is someone who has also played with Sachin Tendulkar, and he had a couple of interesting stories…

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‘We didn’t retain him because…’: Mike Hesson reveals the reason behind Yuzvendra Chahal’s departure from RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru director of cricket, Mike Hesson, shed light on the decision not to retain Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal ahead of the IPL 2022 season auction, as Chahal achieved a historic milestone of 200 wickets in the IPL during the ongoing season.Hesson, who helmed the franchise’s cricketing affairs from 2019 to…

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‘One of the worst decisions…’: Mohammad Kaif has his say on Virat Kohli’s controversial dismissal – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As expected, Virat Kohli‘s controversial dismissal against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Sunday has become a major talking and debatable point in IPL 2024.Chasing 223, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were bowled out for 221 on the last ball as KKR won the match by 1 run. RCB’s star batsman…

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