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Glenn Maxwell reveals why he was left out of RCB vs SRH clash: ‘I went to the coaches last game said it was time to probably try someone else’

[ad_1] On Monday during the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) left Glenn Maxwell out of the side. While it was quite a big move from the franchise, the form of Maxwell has been in steep decline this season. However, the Australian all-rounder would reveal that he went to the RCB leadership group and said it was “time to probably try someone else.” “I went to (Royal Challengers captain Faf du Plessis) and the coaches last game and said it was time to probably try someone else. I have been in this situation before, where you can keep playing and dig yourself into a hole. Now is the best time to give myself a mental and physical break.” Maxwell told the reporters. “Wasn’t contributing positively,” he would acknowledge. In the ongoing season thus far i...
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‘Rs 47 crore on the bench’: RCB under fire for not playing big-ticket players | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru team management made headlines by keeping four of their star players on the bench during their recent Indian Premier League match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. This decision came under scrutiny as the combined value of these players amounted to a staggering Rs 47 crore.The players in question were Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj.Green was acquired from Mumbai Indians for a hefty sum of Rs 17.5 crore, while Joseph was purchased for Rs 11.5 crore. On the other hand, Maxwell and Siraj were retained by the team for Rs 11 crore and Rs 7 crore, respectively.This surprising move was highlighted by former India opener, Abhinav Mukund, who took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his disbelief. He twee...
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Glenn Maxwell takes “mental and physical” break from IPL 2024

[ad_1] A file photo of RCB’s Glenn Maxwell | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has decided to take a “mental and physical” break from the Indian Premier League after going through a modest run in the tournament. Maxwell’s absence from RCB’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru on Monday was initially attributed to a finger injury he suffered during the previous match against Mumbai Indians, but he later admitted that he has taken a break from the league. “It was a pretty easy decision. I went to Faf and the coaches after the last game (vs Mumbai Indians) and said it was probably time we tried someone else (in his place). It’s actually a good time to give myself a bit of a mental and physical break, get my body right,” Maxwell s...
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Struggling for form, RCB all-rounder Glenn Maxwell takes a break from IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Going through a poor run of form, star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell late on Monday revealed that he has taken a break from the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. Maxwell's revelation came during the post-match press conference after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fifth straight defeat of the season. The all-rounder, who had just 32 runs in the six games for RCB this season, sat out of the clash against Sunrisers at the Chinnaswamy, where a record-shattering 549 runs were scored in two innings combined. Chasing an improbable 288 for a much-needed win, RCB finished at 262 for 7 for their sixth defeat of the season. After the game, Maxwell admitted that he has been struggling and it was better for him to take a break and refresh himself 'physically and men...
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‘You can go and buy all the biggest names…’: Former England captain offers insights on RCB’s struggles in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The IPL 2024 campaign has been far from satisfactory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with the team languishing at the bottom of the points table after six games, having suffered five defeats. Despite boasting a star-studded lineup including Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and others, RCB's performance has left fans thoroughly disappointed.IPL 2024: POINTS TABLE | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAPFormer England captain Michael Vaughan recently shared his perspective on RCB's trophyless streak and their dismal showing in the ongoing season during an appearance on 'The Ranveer Show' on YouTube.Vaughan emphasized the importance of team cohesion over individual brilliance in cricket, highlighting RCB's struggles despite possessing some of the game's biggest names."What I ...
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Glenn Maxwell equals unwanted IPL record in RCB’s defeat to MI | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell faced another setback in the IPL 2024 as he earned an unwanted record during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's seven-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians on Thursday. The Australian all-rounder was dismissed for a duck after facing just four balls, equalling the record for the most ducks in IPL history alongside Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma, with 17 ducks each.Maxwell's struggle for form in this year's IPL reflects a stark contrast to his performance in the ODI World Cup late last year, where he played a pivotal role in Australia's triumph on Indian soil.In six innings this season, Maxwell has only managed to score 32 runs, with disappointing scores of 0, 3, 28, 0, 1, and 0.Maxwell's underwhelming performance is part of a broader struggle for Australian players ...
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“I hope India don’t pick him ” – Glenn Maxwell laughs at debate on Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup selection | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Virat Kohli's record eighth IPL century, which he scored against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing season of the league, hasn't proved enough to silence his critics, who have raised doubts over the batting legend's selection for the T20 World Cup in June this year. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon currently leads the IPL 2024 run-scoring charts with 316 runs in five matches.But his strike rate of 146.30 this season, which includes the joint slowest IPL century ever (off 67 balls), has ensured that the debate on his T20 World Cup fate continued. But giving a lighter tone to the issue, Kohli's RCB teammate Glenn Maxwell has commented "I hope India don't pick him."Recalling Kohli's half-century against Australia in the 2016 T20 World Cup, Maxwell laughed at those arguing Kohl...
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Watch: Afghanistan icon’s son impresses Glenn Maxwell with his reverse-sweep | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The son of cricketer Mohammad Nabi, an Afghanistan cricketing icon, is grabbing attention on social media with his impressive batting skills. In a video circulating on social media, the budding cricket enthusiast showcased his skills by executing a reverse-sweep, leaving viewers in awe.Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could be seen in the video watching the kid play and encouraged the boy with cheers after he executed a reverse sweep.Maxwell is currently in Mumbai with his RCB teammates for their upcoming IPL match against the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians.Watch:Notably, this video comes on the heels of another viral clip where Nabi Jr was seen playing the 'helicopter shot', made famous by India's legend MS Dhoni. With both MI and...
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MI vs RCB Playing 11, IPL 2024: Playing XI prediction, head-to-head stats, key players, pitch report and weather update

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2024 Playing 11: Mumbai Indians will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The former registered their first win in the previous game against Delhi Capitals while the latter is in a bit of a rut early in the tournament losing three games in a row.Mumbai under Hardik Pandya is yet to find the balance right between the type of overseas all-rounders they would like to play and Bengaluru under Faf du Plessis are suffering with the same problems as the previous years which is the batting heavily dependent on Virat Kohli and bowling unit not hitting their straps. Playing XI predictions for the MI vs RCB IPL 2024 match MI predicted XI vs RCB: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, ...
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‘It is so funny watching Virat Kohli…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the middle of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's challenging start to the IPL season, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has shed light on the infectious energy of star batter Virat Kohli, likening his demeanour on the field to that of a child at play. Speaking on ESPN's Around the Wicket program, Maxwell revealed, "He is like a kid in the field.It is so funny watching him bounce around. I have to sort of remind him to act his age every now and then because he is making me look bad as we are from the same age group. It is not going well if I am telling you that."Despite RCB grappling with losses in three out of four matches, Kohli has emerged as a shining beacon of consistency, leading from the front with an impressive tally of 203 runs in four matches at an average of ...
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Mayank Yadav: Glenn Maxwell says he did homework to face LSG pacer, but ‘when you see it coming out of the hand…’

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Glenn Maxwell heaped praise on Lucknow Super Giants pace sensation Mayank Yadav, comparing the young Indian star’s pace to former Australia quick Shaun Tait. In his second outing following an impressive three-wicket showing against Punjab Kings on debut, Mayank devoured three RCB batters with his menial pace that consistently touched above 150. Mayank also delivered his quickest delivery, one of the fastest-ever in the IPL, at 156.7 kph in the match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Succumbing before Mayank’s pace, RCB tripped over in a 182-run chase, eventually falling 28 runs short. Mayank’s display was pronounced for its effect on RCB’s Australian duo of Maxwell and Green. While Maxwell was hurried by a fiery bouncer, Green’s off-stump was r...
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‘Salary toh inki aa jaati hai lekin…’: Former India batter hands reality check to Glenn Maxwell | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru always boast of international stars but they often falter to click when the team needs them the most. A glaring instance from the IPL 2024 season is the underwhelming display of Glenn Maxwell, whose contributions failed to meet team's expectations.RCB have lost three out of their four IPL games this season with Maxwell only contributing only 31 runs so far in four innings.Skipper Faf du Plessis also failed to make any impact managing just 65 runs in four games.IPL 2024 Points Table | IPL 2024 ScheduleFormer India cricketer Manoj Tiwary didn't hold back in criticizing Maxwell for his disappointing performances. Drawing a comparison with Anuj Rawat, Tiwary pointed out that while Rawat's struggles can be understood as he is an emerging cricketer...
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‘Your big-name players…supposed to take pressure are all in the dressing room’: Ambati Rayudu lashes RCB stars and predicts ‘they will never win’

[ad_1] On Tuesday chasing 182 runs things were looking grim for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders until Mahipal Lamror played a blistering cameo of 33 from just 13 balls pulling back the hosts into the game after a top-order collapse. However, his heroics were not enough for them to get over the line as he lacked support from the other end. Chasing a big total Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green all fell cheaply putting the onus on inexperienced Anuj Rawat, Lamror, and others to deliver a match-winning performance. “Look at them who bats in the pressure situations for them? Young Indian batters and Dinesh Karthik,” 6-time IPL winner Ambati Rayudu would critique RCB speaking on Star Sports. Rawat though delivered a sparkling cameo on the ...
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What Mayank Yadav is ‘doing really well’? Lucknow Super Giants’ star explains | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Following Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) emphatic win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), star batter Quinton De Kock praised the remarkable pace of Mayank Yadav, hailing his performance as a game-changer in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.LSG delivered a commanding performance at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, securing a thumping 28-run victory over RCB.Mayank Yadav's searing pace left the opposition batting lineup in disarray, propelling LSG to their second consecutive win in the tournament.The Delhi tearaway showcased his prowess by becoming the sixth bowler in IPL history to claim three-wicket hauls in two consecutive matches. Clocking an astounding speed of 156.7 kph, Yadav unleashed the fastest delivery of the ongoing season, ranking...
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Rohit Sharma equals Dinesh Karthik for an ‘unwanted’ IPL record | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Flamboyant Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma on Monday created an unwanted record, equalling RCB wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik for the most ducks in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL).Both Rohit and Karthik have now been dismissed on ducks for 17 times followed by Glenn Maxwell, Piyush Chawla, Mandeep Singh and Sunil Narine, who all got out on ducks for 15 times.The incident happened on the fifth delivery of the first over bowled by Rajasthan Royals pacer Trent Boult. Rohit had a poke at Boult's delivery which was short of a length outside off and he got a thick outside edge. Royals skipper Sanju Samson dived to his right and took a fine low one-handed catch.ALSO READ: Watch IPL in QatarBoult was on fire as he dismissed Naman Dhir on the very next ball, tr...
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‘We are much better than that…’: Virat Kohli to teammates after RCB’s loss to KKR – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli received the RCB dressing room 'Player of the Match' award despite their defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. Kohli's exceptional innings of 83 not out in 59 balls, comprising four boundaries and four sixes, earned him this recognition, even though his team ended up on the losing side.Following the match, Kohli was presented with a gift hamper by his teammate Glenn Maxwell in acknowledgment of his outstanding performance. Despite RCB posting a competitive total of 182/6 in their 20 overs, KKR's explosive batting display led by Sunil Narine and Venkatesh Iyer propelled them to victory with seven wickets in hand and 19 balls to spare.Expressing his thoughts after rec...
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Virat Kohli surpasses Gayle to record most sixes for RCB, overtakes MS Dhoni in overall IPL list | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli is in ominous touch, after coming from a long break, as he surpassed Chris Gayle to record most sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Kohli, who has hit 241 sixes so far, leads the list for RCB followed by Gayle (239), AB de Villiers (238), Glenn Maxwell (67) and Faf du Plessis (50).Kohli stands as a unique figure in the IPL, having played solely for one franchise since the league's inception in 2008.As a result, all 241 of his sixes in the tournament have been scored while representing RCB.ALSO READ: Watch IPL in QatarList for most sixes for RCB in IPLVirat Kohli - 241Chris Gayle - 239AB de Villiers - 238Glenn Maxwell - 67Faf du Plessis - 50In the process, Kohli (241) also overtook Indian legend MS Dhoni (239) to jump to fourth spot in...
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Virat Kohli shatters IPL records to go past Chris Gayle and MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli is in ominous touch, after coming from a long break, as he surpassed Chris Gayle to record most sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Kohli, who has hit 241 sixes so far, leads the list for RCB followed by Gayle (239), AB de Villiers (238), Glenn Maxwell (67) and Faf du Plessis (50).Kohli stands as a unique figure in the IPL, having played solely for one franchise since the league's inception in 2008.As a result, all 241 of his sixes in the tournament have been scored while representing RCB.ALSO READ: Watch IPL in QatarList for most sixes for RCB in IPLVirat Kohli - 241Chris Gayle - 239AB de Villiers - 238Glenn Maxwell - 67Faf du Plessis - 50In the process, Kohli (241) also overtook Indian legend MS Dhoni (239) to jump to fourth spot in...
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IPL 2024: RCB seek home comfort against Punjab Kings after losing start | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] 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 hav...
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Watch: Glenn Maxwell hilariously imitates Virat Kohli’s batting style in RCB net session – Times of India

[ad_1] Some might call the game of cricket a bat-and-ball game. While the definition may have worked back in the 16th century when it was first played in South-East England, it may receive unfavourable support now. We are now living in the 21 st century, and as things have undergone changes, evolution so to speak, the gentleman’s game too has evolved into becoming something bigger. Though initially stated to be a children’s game by historians, the game has only gone on to become sophisticated and technical, and hence no longer just a game of bat-and-ball. In order to celebrate what we have currently, we ought to honour the past as well. And to take a little walk down the line in regard to the game of cricket, we go to England in the old days. Although cricket now attracts money from all...