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RCB vs KKR Playing 11, IPL 2024: Alzarri Joseph needs to step up, Can Siraj and Co. bounce out Andre Russell and Mitchell Starc returns to Chinnaswamy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11, IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru did register their first win against Punjab Kings but a sterner challenge lies ahead for them as they will face off with Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy on Friday. The power-packed batting lineup of KKR has troubled RCB many times in the past and this time it will be no different either. Andre Russell played a blistering inning against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata’s first game at the Eden Gardens and looks in good touch. With the small dimensions and batting-friendly pitch at the Chinnaswamy Russell would be licking his lips to put on another brutal hitting display against what seems to be relatively weaker bowling attacks in the tournament. Let us have a look at predicte...
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IPL 2024: RCB’s Virat Kohli proves a point ahead of T20 WC | Cricket News – Times of India

BENGALURU: Over the years, Virat Kohli has followed a familiar template in the shorter format. The RCB star accelerates gradually after having spent some time in the middle. But on Monday night against Punjab Kings, one witnessed Kohli take an aggressive route from the outset while scoring a match-winning 49-ball 77 at the Chinnaswamy stadium. The way Kohli paced his innings in a dominating fashion stood out as much as the manner in which he smashed the Punjab bowlers on both sides of the wicket. In a post-match interview, Kohli had a clear message for his detractors: “I know my name is quite attached to just promoting the game in many parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket. But, I’ve still got it, I guess.” Kohli slammed five fours in the first eight balls he faced, something ...
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IPL 2024: RCB seek home comfort against Punjab Kings after losing start | Cricket News – Times of India

Faf & Co. play next three games in Bengaluru, confident Punjab first upBENGALURU: A good start usually sets the tone for the season, and on that count the Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off the wrong foot. They lost their IPL season opener to Chennai Super Kings on Friday. But Faf du Plessis and his men have a golden opportunity to set things right as they play their next three games on home turf.First up, they face Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here on Monday. The visitors will be high on confidence following their four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on Saturday. If RCB, who won three of the seven games at the venue last season are to deliver in the 17th edition, they need to make their home advantage count at a venue which is primarily a batting paradise.RCB have the ...
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IPL 2024: All-round Chennai Super Kings ease past Royal Challengers Bengaluru in season opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman produced a magical spell in his debut game for Chennai Super Kings while batters put up a collective show as the defending champions thrashed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in Indian Premier League 2024 season opener in Chennai on Friday.With Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the side for the first time, CSK produced an all-round effort much to the delight of a packed Chepauk stadium as the hosts handed RCB their 8th defeat at the venue.Experienced Mustafizur brought back memories of his rookie days with his cerebral variations, claiming superb figures of four for 28 but a terrific 95-run stand between Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik lifted the visitors to 173 for six after they were found reeling at 78 for five at one stage.As It HappenedIn...
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CSK vs RCB: How Mustafizur Rahman made an impact at new home Chepauk

Ten deliveries is all that Mustafizur Rahman needed to take the fizz out of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In those 10 deliveries he accounted for Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli and Cameron Green as RCB’s top-order danced to Rahman’s tunes an hour after AR Rahman had Chepauk dancing on its feet.Bengaluru recovered through a 95-run stand between Anuj Rawat (48) and Dinesh Karthik (38 n.o) to post 173/6, a total that was well below par. When the Super Kings bought Rahman at the player auctions for his base price of Rs 2 crore, it looked every bit a steal. Chennai were walking away with a player, who would ace their home conditions. They had already bought Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi. But Rahman’s acquisition was the icing on the cake. And on the...
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IPL-17: CSK vs RCB | Royal Challengers Bengaluru win toss; elect to bat

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is seen with his Royal Challengers Bengaluru counterpart Faf du Plessis during the toss of the IPL match in Chennai on March 22, 2024 | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan The Indian Premier League 2024 started off with a bang with Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first against the defending champion Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on March 22. CSK vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2024The new Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the team’s four overseas players are Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Maheesh Theekshana and Mustafizur Rahman. He also said Sameer Rizvi will be making his IPL debut. After winning the toss, the RCB captain said it is a ‘batting first wicket’. The teamsChennai Super Kings: Rutur...
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‘Two of India’s greatest ever…’: Faf du Plessis hails MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2024’s Southern derby | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis has set the stage for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season opener by praising two of India's cricketing icons, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, labeling them as the "greatest" players to grace the game.In a recent episode of RCB's Bold Diaries, Du Plessis expressed his anticipation for the season's opening clash, describing the Southern derby between RCB and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a "perfect box-office" spectacle."I think it's a great start to the IPL, two iconic teams. Two of India's greatest ever to play the game, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, it's going to be a proper box-office start to IPL 2024," Du Plessis remarked, emphasizing the significance of the encounter between these cricketing stalwarts.Du Plessis himse...
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CSK vs RCB IPL 2024: When and where to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the opening of Indian Premier League 2024 with a highly anticipated match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The defending champions, CSK, are witnessing a significant change as the legendary MS Dhoni passes on the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. This unexpected decision, just a day before the new season kicks off, is seen as a strategic move for a smooth transition as Dhoni is expected to retire at the end of this season.Beyond the emotional shift of leadership from Dhoni to Gaikwad, both teams face critical questions as they aim for new heights in the tournament.CSK, with five IPL titles under their belt, have the opportunity to create history by clinching a sixth title, a feat no team has achieved yet, not even the f...
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CSK vs RCB Playing 11, IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana misses out, Rachin Ravindra to debut, Rajat Patidar returns

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11, IPL 2024: In the inaugural match of Indian Premier League 2024 Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. While MS Dhoni’s side has an opening slot to fix in the absence of Devon Conway Faf du Plessis-led RCB needs to sort out their spin combination. Apart from that both teams have powerful batting line-ups which would blow any opposition on a given day. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, and a rejuvenated Ajinkya Rahane form the core of the batting line-up for CSK. As per RCB Virat Kohli, skipper Faf and Glenn Maxwell have done the heavy lifting in last season but the additions of Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green would give a bi...
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AB de Villiers expects ‘good friend’ Virat Kohli to be at his usual best in IPL 2024 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: AB de Villiers, the esteemed cricketer from South Africa, has expressed confidence in his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate, Virat Kohli, ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With the tournament set to commence in Chennai on Friday, de Villiers has backed Kohli to showcase his customary brilliance on the field.Despite a hiatus of almost two months from competitive cricket, during which Kohli opted out of the recently-concluded Test series against England due to the birth of his son, Akaay, de Villiers remains assured of Kohli's capabilities.Virat Kohli asks fans to stop calling him 'King': 'I feel embarrassed'Virat Kohli, the Indian batting maestro, has made a plea to his fans, asking them to avoid addressing him with the title 'Ki...
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‘Virat Kohli one of my favourite guys to…’: Former RCB skipper has a new admirer in Faf du Plessis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli returned to India on Sunday after the birth of his son Akaay. He is now poised to join his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore for their training camp in preparation for the upcoming IPL 2024.Kohli had chosen to withdraw from the India-England Test series due to "personal reasons." Subsequently, it was revealed that he took the break to be present for the birth of his son in the UK.Watch IPL in USA | Watch IPL in CanadaAhead of the season's opening match between RCB and Chennai Super Kings, skipper Faf du Plessis spoke about the impact Kohli had on his batting in the IPL. Du Plessis expressed that Kohli is one of his preferred players to bat alongside. "Batting is probably the other thing that we click on equally. You know, it is unbelievable bat...
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‘Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis were…’: Former cricketer on RCB’s batting ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Leading up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, ex-Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra highlighted the consistency demonstrated by Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli in the preceding season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).Addressing viewers on his official YouTube platform, Chopra noted the presence of English batting all-rounder Will Jacks as the backup option for the Bengaluru-based franchise."This team also has Will Jacks among the backups. So they have a lot of options. The top five or six are as good as you can have. Faf and Kohli were very consistent last year and Maxi has also become consistent now. He is a very good player and Cameron Green is a gun," Chopra said.The 46-year-old said that anyone who comes on the cease at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, "regains" the...
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Cognizant named as Major League Cricket title partner – Times of India

Major League Cricket (MLC) and Cognizant announced Wednesday an agreement for the professional services company to become the first-ever title sponsor of America's only world class professional cricket championship.Cognizant Major League Cricket will return for its second season this summer, kicking off on July 4 and again bringing the world's best cricketers to the United States for multiple weeks of high adrenaline T20 cricket action."Major League Cricket is thrilled to welcome Cognizant as our title sponsor, starting with season two of MLC this summer," said Vijay Srinivasan, co-founder, Major League Cricket. "This multiyear partnership will help enable the continued growth of MLC and cricket in America as this new era in the United States for the world's second-largest sport continu...
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Cognizant becomes title sponsor of Major League Cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

Major League Cricket (MLC) has announced Cognizant as the first-ever title sponsor of America's premier cricket championship. The partnership, unveiled on Wednesday, signifies a significant stride forward for professional cricket in the United States.Vijay Srinivasan, co-founder of Major League Cricket, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, "Major League Cricket is thrilled to welcome Cognizant as our title sponsor, starting with season two of MLC this summer."The multi-year partnership aims to fuel the continued growth of cricket in America, with Srinivasan adding, "This multi-year partnership will help enable the continued growth of MLC and cricket in America as this new era in the United States for the world's second-largest sport continues to bloom."Ravi Kumar S...
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Johannesburg Super Kings beat Paarl Royals in SA20 Eliminator | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Johannesburg Super Kings displayed a dominant performance, securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Paarl Royals in a one-sided SA20 eliminator clash.Opting to field first after winning the toss, JSK's bowlers led by Sam Cook (4/24), Nandre Burger (3/26), and Imran Tahir (2/33) orchestrated a superb bowling effort, restricting the Royals to a mere 138 runs in 18.5 overs.Cook, making his debut in SA20 cricket as a replacement for the injured Lizaad Williams, made an immediate impact by claiming four crucial wickets, including those of Jos Butler, Mitchell Van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, and Obed Mccoy.The seasoned campaigner Imran Tahir, aged 44, not only contributed with the ball, picking up two wickets, but also showcased his fielding prowess with a couple of remarkable cat...
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‘The experience of playing against India was incredible’, says South African pacer Nandre Burger | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South African pacer Nandre Burger expressed his enthusiasm about the incredible experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series. The 28-year-old pacer made his all-format debut during the series and made a notable impact with his bowling performance.Burger stood out by taking 11 wickets in two Tests, which included a four-wicket haul, five wickets in three T20Is, and one wicket in a solitary T20I, showcasing his effectiveness across formats. He also mentioned that he learned a lot during the course of the series, emphasising the valuable experience gained from playing against a strong team like India."The experience against India was obviously incredible. The overall experience was cool. I think I learned quite a lot, and I can take away a...
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Faf du Plessis feels ‘very lucky’ to play under ‘Captain Cool’ MS Dhoni’s captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, leading Joburg Super Kings in the second season of SA20, expressed deep appreciation for the impact of former India skipper MS Dhoni on his captaincy.Du Plessis considers himself fortunate to have played under the leadership of the cool and composed Dhoni early in his cricket career.Reflecting on his time with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), du Plessis spoke at a press conference ahead of the second season of SA20.He recalled spending his first season at CSK observing Dhoni and head coach Stephen Fleming, seizing the opportunity to ask questions and absorb valuable lessons as a cricketer.Du Plessis played a significant role in the CSK from 2011 until his departure on a high note in 2021. His contrib...
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‘One full-hand of extra bounce, got to leave well’: Faf du Plessis details the batting mantra for success for India in South Africa Test series

Faf du Plessis is prompt and to the point when one asks him what makes South African conditions the most challenging for Indian batsmen.“It’s the bounce,” he ascertains. Since South Africa’s readmission, this is India’s ninth Test tour of the Rainbow nation, the only country where they are still chasing a series win in red-ball cricket, with their first win in the format coming only in 2006. Since then in four trips to South Africa, they have had only three wins in 11 Tests. Behind many a broken dream there lies a pattern, of how India’s batsmen have crumbled when exposed to high pace, bounce and seam movement on juicy pitches. Since 2010, no country has tested India’s current crop of batsmen as much as South Africa does. In Australia where they have won successive Test series against t...
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Faf du Plessis: I can return to international cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has hinted at a return to international cricket, stating that he has been in discussions with Porteas' white-ball coach Rob Walter for the past few years.It was in 2020, three years ago, that Du Plessis played his last T20I. In February 2021, he played his final Test match for South Africa against Pakistan."I believe that I can return to international cricket," du Plessis told the broadcaster of Abu Dhabi T10 league."We have been speaking about this for the last couple of years. It's just figuring out the balance of the T20 World Cup next year. It's certainly something we have spoken about with the new coach," he added.Du Plessis has been performing well in domestic competitions and international ...
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South Africa’s Faf Du Plessis hints he could be back in Proteas team for T20 World Cup next year

South Africa’s Faf Du Plessis has hinted that he is contemplating a comeback into the national team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will happen in the West Indies and USA next year. While Du Plessis had never officially retired from white-ball cricket, he did not make the cut for the South Africa teams in the last two editions of the T20 World Cup. It must be noted that Du Plessis captained South Africa during two T20 World Cup campaigns in 2014 and 2016. He indicated that he has held discussions with new South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter about returning to the international side. “I believe that I can return to international cricket,” du Plessis told the broadcaster of Abu Dhabi T10 league.“We have been speaking about this for the last couple of years. It’s just fi...