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Watch: ‘Hi, Rohit!’ – Virat Kohli surprises Rohit Sharma with on-field greeting during MI vs RCB match | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] The camaraderie between two legends of Indian cricket showed up in a heartwarming moment on the field during Thursday's Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) when Virat Kohli surprised Rohit Sharma with a greeting and probably said "Hello" in a sweet incident captured by cameras.IPL 2024: Orange Cap standingsRohit came out in his customary opening position as MI were set a challenging 197 to win by RCB. In the video that has gone viral, Virat could be seen walking across to the other side of the pitch when he greeted Rohit, who possibly took a single and the left-handed Ishan Kishan got back on strike.Virat gently patted on Rohit's back to catch his attention, as the former MI captain quickly turned around to see who it...

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‘Six after boos’: Did fans’ heckling affect Hardik Pandya’s bowling against RCB? – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya's journey in IPL 2024 continued to be a rollercoaster ride as he showcased his batting prowess amidst a challenging reception from the Wankhede crowd during Mumbai Indians' clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday.Despite delivering an impactful batting performance, Pandya encountered a barrage of boos from the crowd, a recurring theme throughout this IPL season. The negative atmosphere reached its peak when Pandya, who hadn't bowled in the last two matches, came on to bowl in the 10th over of the match. His introduction prompted a chorus of boos from the spectators, overshadowing the game momentarily.Pandya started well with the ball, two dots followed by a single and a two, that’s four runs off the first four deliveries. But the jeering did ...

12Apr

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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja’s triple, Virat Kohli’s run record and Rashid Khan’s death-over skill

[ad_1] The IPL 2024 season has announced an unbridled rush of uncapped players taking the stage by storm with record-breaking performances. The past week marked the arrival of fresh talent and a return to form for some of the league’s veterans. 6 – Punjab Kings made a stunning come-from-behind win in a 200-run chase against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, with Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 61 from 29 balls taking the team over the line with a ball to spare. Punjab thereby surpassed Mumbai Indians for the most successful 200-plus run chases in IPL history with their sixth such effort. April 5: SRH v CSK Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 T20 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in...

11Apr

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Virat Kohli appears to ask Wankhede Stadium to stop booing Hardik Pandya in MI vs RCB game

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli appeared to ask Wankhede Stadium to stop booing Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League match between the two franchises. In the second innings, Wankhede saw a mix of emotions as Pandya walked in to bat. First, as Rohit Sharma was getting off the pitch after being dismissed, you could hear a ring of boos that continued as Hardik took his guard. Just when it looked like another round of booing is about to follow, the tone suddenly changed. The 33,000-crowd started chanting Hardik’s name. And soon enough, the MI captain welcomed the chants with a first-ball six over long on. From booing to cheering in the span of a few minutes. Kohli not appreciating the booing of hardik by Wankhede crowd. Telling them to cheer and re...

11Apr

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Watch: Virat Kohli’s touching gesture, appeals to Wankhede crowd to stop booing Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: It seemed crowds' unruly behaviour towards Hardik Pandya took a backseat in Mumbai Indians' last match against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium. But that was not to be as the MI skipper found himself again at the centre of backlash from fans during the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Number of times, Hardik's teammates, players from the opposition and commentators have frequently come to his defence, urging the crowd to show him the respect he deserves.In a match where partisan crowds passionately cheered for Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, there were intermittent moments of booing directed at MI skipper Pandya.However, as Pandya walked out to bat, amidst the boos, a section of the crowd began chanting 'Hardik... Hardik', with Kohli promptly encou...

11Apr

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IPL 2024: Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav star as Mumbai Indians demolish Royal Challengers Bengaluru for second win | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key s...

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‘Want to be humble, work hard because this game is…’: Jasprit Bumrah after picking fifer against RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was breathing fire on Thursday as he claimed a five-wicket haul against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.This was Bumrah's second fifer in the history of the tournament and first against RCB. He became only the fourth bowler after James Faulkner, Jaydev Unadkat and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to secure two five-wicket hauls in IPL thus far.POINTS TABLE| ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAPCoincidentally, Bumrah, with 29 wickets till date, also leads the list of bowlers with most dismissals against RCB followed by Ravindra Jadeja/ Sandeep Sharma (26), Sunil Narine (24) and Ashish Nehra/ Harbhajan Singh (23).In his characteristically humble manner, Bumrah downplayed his sen...

11Apr

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‘Atleast there will be fight, make Virat Kohli…’: Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Having lost four out of their five matches so far in the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fortune continues to remain the same as the franchise despite boasting of big names always failing to live up to the billing.Former India star off spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his belief that the team lacks the necessary drive and suggested reinstating Virat Kohli as the captain of RCB, replacing Faf du Plessis.Harbhajan further said that RCB's lineup is constrained by the inclusion of Faf in the playing XI, resulting in Will Jacks being sidelined on the bench. However, Jacks has been included for the match against Mumbai Indians."I am saying make Virat Kohli the captain. Atleast there will be fight. Virat Kohli makes his players fight. Faf du Plessis, you have to play ...

11Apr

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‘Pata nahi kya chakkar hai bhai…’: Virat Kohli calls Ishan, Shubman ‘Sita-Gita’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Speaking at a recent social event, Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli reminisced about the early days of his career, highlighting the absence of social media and fan clubs.He emphasized the reliance on skills during that era and the limited opportunities players had to establish themselves internationally. Kohli also touched upon the camaraderie between Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, referring to their bromance.Virat, who is currently active in the Indian Premier League 2024 with RCB, reflected on the importance of seizing opportunities during his initial years in international cricket. Clips from his speech at the event have since gone viral on social media platforms.He also emphasized the importance of recognizing the opportunity and platfor...

11Apr

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Virat Kohli’s dig at fans after hug with Gautam Gambhir: ‘Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya’

[ad_1] Virat Kohli took a playful dig at fans who enjoy his on-field tiffs with other players especially Gautam Gambhir and Naveen u Haq, with whom the the former India captain has squashed his beef recently, saying that the ‘masala’ the fans wanted were over. “People are disappointed because I hugged Naveen Ul Haq and then Gauti pa hugged me. Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya toh oo oo kar rahe ho. (‘Masala’ got over for you),” he said in a recent interaction, whose video became viral on X on Thursday. Gambhir and Kohli recently shared a warm moment between them before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match as the Kolkata mentor hugged Kohli. Virat Kohli talked about his hug with Gautam Gambhir.pic.twitter.com/r8RqBLfuQc — KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) April 11, 2024 Comi...

11Apr

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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...

11Apr

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Virat Kohli’s energy is… – RCB captain Faf du Plessis | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to lock horns with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, and ahead of the game, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis talked about how Virat Kohli's infectious energy rubs onto his teammates and intimidates the opposition.In an interview with Star Sports, Du Plessis spoke candidly about the his on-field chemistry with Kohli, stating, "Batting is something we click together (in).It's unbelievable batting with him. He is one of my favourite guys to bat with. He brings out so much energy in me."Du Plessis went on to highlight Kohli's infectious passion for the game. "Sometimes I feel like I am fist-bumping my gloves through his hand because he gets so passionate," he added.Their synergy extends...

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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, ...

10Apr

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Shubman Gill overtakes Virat Kohli for this big record in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill on Wednesday etched his name in the history books of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by becoming the youngest player to reach 3000 runs in the tournament. Playing against Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans skipper Gill, who also completed 4000 T20 runs, achieved this impressive milestone at the age of 24 years and 215 days, surpassing the previous record held by Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting maestro Virat Kohli, who did it in 26 years and 186 days.Sanju Samson (26 years and 320 days) is at the third spot followed by Suresh Raina (27 years and 161 days) and Rohit Sharma (27 years and 343 days).POINTS TABLE| ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAPGill's accomplishment at such a youthful stage of his career underscores his exceptional talent and potential as a batsman. ...

10Apr

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‘They may have different approaches but…’: Paras Mhambrey on Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, reckons both Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami possess exceptional mental strength, despite their contrasting personalities. Mhambrey attributes this mental fortitude as a significant factor contributing to Team India's success.During the ODI World Cup last year, Kohli demonstrated his batting prowess by amassing an impressive 765 runs at an astounding average of 95.62, securing the top spot on the batting charts.On the other hand, Shami showcased his bowling prowess by claiming 24 wickets at a remarkable average of 10.70, topping the bowling charts. Their stellar performances played a crucial role in India's journey to the runner-up finish in the tournament.Despite their differences in personality, Kohli and Shami's mental resilience...

10Apr

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‘I would pick Rishabh Pant because he is…’: Eoin Morgan on Team India’s XI at T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Eoin Morgan believes that Rishabh Pant has wasted no time in regaining his form after recovering from a serious car accident, making him a shoo-in for India's playing eleven at the T20 World Cup.Despite being out of action for 14 months, Pant has made a remarkable comeback, scoring two half-centuries in just five games with an impressive strike rate of 154.54 in the Indian Premier League (IPL).While there are other contenders for the wicketkeeper-batsman position, such as Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Jitesh Sharma, Pant's stellar performance in the IPL has elevated him to the top of the selection list. His ability to perform consistently and deliver impactful performances under pressure has made him the preferred choice for Morgan and many othe...

10Apr

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‘Virat is one of those guys who…’: Ajit Agarkar on Kohli’s fitness | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ajit Agarkar, chairman of selectors, acknowledged that Virat Kohli's fitness blueprint has created a significant impact throughout the Indian cricketing ecosystem.Despite being 35 years old, Kohli continues to excel in executing the most challenging fitness drills, setting himself apart from others."You look at guys like Virat (Kohli), he is one of those guys who set the benchmark.10-15 years into his career, he has only got fitter, you can see the results. If someone like him sets an example and puts forward certain things that you need or certain fitness levels that you need, gradually it progresses across the ecosystem."Gradually it has progressed (to the younger generation). The one difference you have seen over the last 15-20 years or so is the fitness levels of pl...

10Apr

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MI vs RCB 2024, IPL Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2024 Live Streaming: Desperate Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be under tremendous pressure to get their act together against an equally struggling Mumbai Indians when the two teams face-off in an Indian Premier League match on Thursday.Four losses in five matches have not only vindicated how poor RCB were in the last IPL auction, but they have also missed the opportunity to make it up with better on-field showing. However their recent record against MI could boost RCB, who have won four of their last five games. The overall record in 32 matches, however, is tilted in favour of the five-time champions, who enjoy 18 wins against RCB’s 14. MI would know present circumstances provide them with a ripe opportunity to build up on their ...

10Apr

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Virat Kohli’s childhood coach slams strike rate critics: ‘This is a lobby running an agenda…who knows even the ‘C’ of cricket would never do such nonsense’

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Virat Kohli scored 72-ball 113 runs against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. However, on his way to his three-figure mark. While the innings received plaudits there was also a fair amount of criticism thrown at the knock and Kohli’s strike rate during the innings was under scrutiny. Kohli on his way to a three-figure mark bagged an unwanted record to his name, He equalled Manish Pandey’s record of the slowest century in the history of IPL in terms of balls (67). However, Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma would slam strike rate critics and would go on to say it is a lobby trying to push an “agenda”. “Look, this is a lobby which is running an agenda. They’re just pushing an agenda, and as fans or true analysts, we don...

9Apr

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The Kohli conundrum: is the format evolving faster than he is?

[ad_1] It is difficult not to sympathise with Virat Kohli. He is an all-time great who has given his heart and soul to RCB, the only team he has played for since the inaugural year in 2008. But cricket is not a one-man game; his franchise continues to let him down. He has scored 38% of RCB’s runs so far, which tells its own story. More significantly for Kohli, the format seems to be evolving faster than he is. He cannot be both anchor and destroyer in the same innings. When he took 67 balls to get to his century against Rajasthan Royals, it was the slowest in the IPL. Later he said the plan was for one of the openers to bat through the innings after the other fell. This is 50-over thinking. RCB haven’t got their team or their tactics right in 16 years. In the inaugural year, their batter...