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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...
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South Africa’s Quinton de Kock completes 12,000 international runs – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South African opener Quinton de Kock reached a significant milestone by surpassing 12,000 international runs with his impressive knock of 174 runs in the ODI World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.This achievement places him among the select group of just seven South African players who have amassed over 12,000 international runs. De Kock now boasts a total of 12,160 runs in 284 international matches.Currently, in the ongoing ODI World Cup, De Kock leads the run-scoring charts with 411 runs in five matches, maintaining an extraordinary average of 102.75, including three centuries.With his third World Cup century, he has become the second South African to score the most World Cup hundreds for the Proteas. AB de Villiers, with four cent...
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David Miller holds a unique international cricket record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have. He is the player who has played more international cricket without featuring in a Test match than anyone else. Miller, known for his hard-hitting left-handed style, has participated in a staggering 274 white-ball internationals, a feat unmatched by any other player. The closest contender for this non-Test record is retired West Indian cricketer Keiron Pollard, who played in 224 white-ball internationals.Reflecting on his unique record, Miller, who is now 34 years old, remarked, "I would have loved to play a Test, but it is what it is. I've achieved quite a lot in my white-ball stuff and I'm grateful to have played so many games."While Miller has established a solid first-class record, averaging 36...
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South Africa’s quality pace attack will be the key in ODI World Cup: Jacques Kallis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Renowned South African cricketer Jacques Kallis holds the belief that the team's formidable pace attack will play a pivotal role in their aspirations for success in the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 19.Despite their consistent performances, South Africa have never claimed victory in the 50-over World Cup, achieving their highest achievement as four-time semi-finalists.Their journey in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup will commence with a match against the 1996 champions, Sri Lanka, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on October 7."South Africa's strength to me is going to be in our bowling attack," he said. "We've got some quality pace bowlers that can blow away the opposition's top-order. And I think they are going...
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Major League Cricket: MI New York beat Texas Super Kings to enter final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Trent Boult took four wickets to set up an emphatic six-wicket victory for MI New York against Texas Super Kings in the Challenger at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Friday.Boult's 4/24 enabled MI New York to bowl out Texas Super Kings for 158 in their 20 overs. MI New York chased down the target with six wickets in hand and an over to spare.AS IT HAPPENEDMI New York will now meet Seattle Orcas in the final on Sunday. Seattle Orcas had beaten Texas Super Kings in the Qualifier on Thursday.Put into bat, Boult removed Texas Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis and Mitchell Santner in his second over - the third of the match.Devon Conway (38) and Milind Kumar (37) tried their best to accelerate the Texas Super Kings innings but fell in the quest of quick runs.Tim David was ...
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MLC 2023, Match 7, Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: When and Where to watch, Live streaming, full squads, venue details and more | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With a win and a defeat each to their names, Texas Super Kings and MI New York lock horns in a crucial Major League Cricket clash in Dallas. Kieron Pollard and co. currently sit second on the table, ahead of Faf du Plessis-led Texas on the basis of a superior net run rate. Ahead of this exciting clash, TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at all the big details that you should know for this match on July 18:WHAT: MLC 2023, Match 7MATCH: Texas Super Kings vs MI New YorkWHEN: July 18, Tuesday at 6.00 AM (IST). Toss at 5.30 AM ISTWHERE: Grand Prairie Stadium, DallasCAPTAINS:MI New York: Kieron PollardTexas Super Kings: Faf du PlessisTV CHANNELS AND LIVE STREAMING IN INDIA: Sports 18 and Jio CinemaTV CHANNELS AND LIVE STREAMING IN US: Willow TVSQUADS:MI New York: Dewald Brevis, Sha...
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IPL: Jos Buttler set to be offered lucrative multi-year contract by Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: According to a report in British newspaper 'Telegraph', England's limited over captain Jos Buttler is set to be offered a lucrative multi-year contract by Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals.According to 'The Telegraph', Rajasthan Royals is trying to tie Buttler down to longer-term deal but the offer is yet to be formally tabled and it is also not clear if the cricketer will sign the deal."England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler is set to be offered a landmark four-year deal by his Indian premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals," the report said."It is understood that the offer to Buttler is yet to be formally tabled, and it's unclear whether the T20 World Cup winning captain intends to accept the deal."It is a multi-million-pound deal though the exact amount ...
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South African players in Major League Cricket 2023 – Times of India

The inaugural edition of Major League Cricket in the USA will feature as many as 13 South African cricketers competing for the various franchises.Texas Super Kings will have the services of three South African players, namely - Faf du Plessis, David Miller and Gerald Coetzee. Similarly, MI New York have three South African cricketers in their squad - Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada and David Wiese.Washington Freedom and Seattle Orcas have two Proteas each in their respective squads, while LA Knight Riders and San Francisco Unicorns have one SA player each in their teams.The six-team event that runs from July 13 to 30 in the US, will witness the ever reliable services of professional Proteas cricketers in the tournament.Here's the complete list of South African players that will feature in ...
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Major League Cricket 2023: Mini CSK reunion in Texas | Cricket News – Times of India

A Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reunion of sorts will be part of the inaugural edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC), which begins from July 13 in Texas, USA.Co-owned by CSK, the Texas franchise of MLC, named Texas Super Kings, will have some of the former and current CSK players and officials together to form the core of their squad. Leading the team will be Faf du Plessis, who was a CSK veteran before not being retained ahead of the 2023 IPLseason.He will be reunited with his former teammates at CSK, including all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who will be back on the field as a player after serving as the CSK bowling coach in the 2023 season.Also in the Texas Super Kings' dugout will be New Zealanders Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner, both of who played key roles in CSK winning their fifth I...
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​Top-10 longest sixes of IPL 2023

​Faf du Plessis (RCB)In this edition, the skipper of RCB had an amazing IPL season so far in his career. In a match against Lucknow (LSG), Du Plessis smashed a humongous six out of the Chinnaswamy Stadium which measured 115 meters. It was the longest six in the 2023 edition. Source link