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‘RCB was only about Kohli, de Villiers, Gayle’: Former player makes startling revelation | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel made a startling revelation about the IPL franchise, highlighting the team culture which has always been about individuals rather than fostering a cohesive team environment.Parthiv shared his thoughts on the franchise's focus during his time with the squad. He mentioned that the team revolved around three key players: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle.Parthiv had two separate stints with RCB, first in the 2014 edition of the IPL and then from 2018 to 2020. During his initial stint in 2014, the trio of Kohli, de Villiers and Gayle were at the height of their careers, dominating the opposition with their exceptional batting skills. However, when he returned to the franchise in 2018, Gayle was no long...
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‘We know how dominant…’: Chris Gayle backs Virat Kohli ahead of T20 World Cup final against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Even though Virat Kohli is not playing well at the T20 World Cup, former West Indies opener and skipper Chris Gayle is not willing to "write off" the "special" player.Kohli was in top notch form for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024, but throughout the current edition of the premier tournament, Kohli has been looking for runs with his bat ever since landing in the USA and the West Indies.Indian captain Rohit Sharma and previous players have trusted Virat Kohli to recover in the final against South Africa, despite his dismal run in the T20 World Cup.Gayle, who also played for RCB alongside Kohli, supported the veteran batsman to recover and provide a show in the most important match of the T20 World Cup against South Africa."These things happen ...
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Rohit Sharma second batter after Chris Gayle in T20 World Cup history to… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma continued from where he left, leading his team from the front with another brilliant knock against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal in Guyana on Thursday.Having played a match-winning knock of 92 off just 41 balls against Australia, Rohit again rose to the occasion after losing Virat Kohli early and scored 57 off 39 balls to keep India on track for a solid total.Rohit's innings included 6 fours and 2 sixes that made him enter the record books in the history of the T20 World Cup.With his impressive display of power-hitting, Rohit achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second batsman, after the iconic West Indian player Chris Gayle, who amassed 63 sixes, to reach the landmark of 50 sixes in the T20 World Cups.The moment that propelled h...
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Trailblazer Rohit Sharma makes and breaks several records with whirlwind 41-ball 92 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: When Rohit Sharma gets going, everything takes a backseat. And the way Indian captain chose to respond to his critics, it shows his intent and dominance to deliver in crucial moments for his team.Rohit came out all guns blazing in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Australia in St Lucia on Monday.He unleashed a barrage of shots, targeting the Australian bowlers relentlessly all over the ground.His explosive innings of 92 runs off a mere 41 deliveries left the opposition stunned.Rohit's innings will be remembered as one of the most spectacular knocks in recent times. His ability to clear the boundary with ease and find gaps in the field showcased his immense talent and skill as a batsman.Let's take a look at all the records Rohit created and shattered during his blitzkrie...
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‘Sacrifice, hard work’ take Nicholas Pooran past Chris Gayle on T20 charts | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Nicholas Pooran on Tuesday said that his 'sacrifice and hard work' have been central to his success in becoming the West Indies' leading T20 run-scorer, surpassing the legendary Chris Gayle.The 28-year-old Trinidadian surpassed the 2,000-run milestone in T20 international cricket, smashing 98 runs against Afghanistan in Windies' 104-run win in the World Cup's concluding group match on Monday.In addition to the feat, Pooran also overtook Gayle for the most sixes by a West Indies batsman in T20Is, achieving a total of 128 sixes compared to Gayle's 124."I'm just really happy that I can continue what he left. He obviously set the platform for us," said Pooran of Gayle."He's the definition of batting in T20 cricket. And I'm just really happy that I can continue to en...
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‘You can take nothing for granted’: Chris Gayle on India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chris Gayle, the renowned West Indies power-hitter, emphasized the urgency for Pakistan to bounce back after their unexpected loss against the USA, co-hosts of the T20 World Cup. The defeat has heightened the significance of their upcoming encounter with India on Sunday, particularly for the team that clinched the title in 2009.The eagerly awaited Group A showdown between the two cricketing giants, India and Pakistan, is set to unfold at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Pakistan find themselves under considerable strain as they head into this crucial match, following their astonishing defeat at the hands of the USA through a Super Over. The loss occurred during their tournament opener at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas earlier in the week.T20 Worl...
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David Warner becomes highest run-scorer for Australia in T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: David Warner surpassed former captain Aaron Finch to become the highest run-scorer for Australia in T20 Internationals. Warner achieved the feat during Australia's T20 World Cup opener against Oman on Thursday.Warner scored 56 off 51 balls, adorned with six boundaries and one six, on a tricky surface where he adopted a cautious approach to settle in before opening up his arms.This knock took his tally to 3,155 runs in 104 matches, surpassing Finch's record of 3,120 runs in 103 matches.The seasoned opener effectively negated Oman's spin threat and raised his bat for the 27th T20I fifty of his career by coming down the track and sending the ball into the stands. Warner was eventually dismissed by Oman's right-arm pacer Kaleemullah, mistiming a shot to the fielder at long-off.Wa...
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T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma becomes first batter to hit 600 sixes in international cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma hit another milestone during India’s 2024 World Cup opener against Ireland on Wednesday in New York. Finishing with four fours and three sixes in his innings of 52, Rohit became the first batter to hit 600 sixes in international cricket. Rohit’s tally has been constructed from a total of 499 games across formats. Behind him in the all-time list are Chris Gayle (553 maximums), Shahid Afridi (553), Brendon McCullum (478), and Martin Guptill (398). The Indian skipper’s innings was cut short after he was forced to retire hurt at 52 after coping a blow on his shoulder. In the 9th over of India’s chase, Rohit took a hit on the shoulder off a Joshua Little delivery. While the skipper didn’t walk off the field immediately, he was declared retired hurt a couple over...
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Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

Known for his lightning-fast glovework and sharp cricketing mind, M.S. Dhoni holds the record for the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20 World Cups. The legendary former India skipper effected 32 dismissals, which included 21 catches and 11 stumpings in 33 appearances. | Photo Credit: Reuters With the T20 World Cup entering its ninth edition, PTI gives a rundown on the top wicket-takers, batsmen with the most sixes and wicket-keepers with the most dismissals. Batters with most sixes1. Chris Gayle: 63 The 'Universe Boss' is known for his raw power, which allows him to hit massive sixes effortlessly. With the help of his immense strength, the flamboyant Jamaican sent the ball sailing deep into the stands 63 times in the T20 World Cups. He also holds the record for hitting the most...
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