IPL 2020: RCB support staff Mike Hesson, Simon Katich back Virat Kohli for captaincy despite another trophy-less year
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IPL 2020: RCB support staff Mike Hesson, Simon Katich back Virat Kohli for captaincy despite another trophy-less year

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RCB lost the IPL ‘Eliminator’ against Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets on Friday to bow out of the 13th edition of the competition after a poor batting performance. Abu Dhabi: Heads of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s support staff — Mike Hesson and Simon Katich — on Saturday backed Virat Kohli to remain their captain despite yet another IPL heartbreak and the criticism around it. It’s always a balancing act.” Hesson and Katich also lavished praise on the team’s bowling unit, especially leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has performed consistently throughout the tournament. “As a group, we have made some good strides, we are not finished product yet but we are headed in the right direction and I am very positive about the future,” Hesson said.

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Hindustan Times  

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IPL auction prediction: Can RCB target KL Rahul, Chahal with Rs 83 crore purse?

India Today  

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IPL Auction 2025: Which players can RCB retain using RTM?

The Hindu  

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KL Rahul responds on returning to RCB

Deccan Chronicle  

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India TV News  

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IPL auction: KL Rahul open to RCB return, says captaincy not a dealbreaker
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1 month, 1 week ago

IPL auction: KL Rahul open to RCB return, says captaincy not a dealbreaker

India Today  

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KL Rahul breaks silence on Lucknow Super Giants exit, ex-LSG captain says ‘...I could find some freedom’
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Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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RCB's Captaincy Decision Remains Unclear: Sources

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RCB Confirms Virat Kohli's Return for Three More Years
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RCB Confirms Virat Kohli's Return for Three More Years

India Today  

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RCB Captain Virat Kohli Returns? Rumors Circulate
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RCB Captain Virat Kohli Returns? Rumors Circulate

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Virat Kohli could return as captain for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming IPL season. The franchise is looking for a new captain after Faf du Plessis turned 40 earlier this year. Kohli seems like the favourite to take over the captaincy role, with the franchise planning to hold a mega auction at the end of November to …

Virat Kohli to Return as RCB Captain?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli to Return as RCB Captain?

Deccan Chronicle  

Virat Kohli is set to return as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the upcoming season. The 34-year-old cricketer has been a key figure for the franchise since its inception in 2011. If the reports are true, he will lead the RCB in 143 matches, having captained them in 143 matches out of 243 matches he has …

RCB's Retentions Remain a Mystery as They Drop Clues for IPL 2025
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

RCB's Retentions Remain a Mystery as They Drop Clues for IPL 2025

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has released a cryptic crossword puzzle on their social media accounts, containing the names of several players from their current squad. The puzzle challenges fans to decipher the clues and figure out the players' retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 deadline. RCB are likely to retain Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Will Jacks, and Rajat Patidar, but …

IPL Retention: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and other top players who are likely to be released into auction pool
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IPL Retention: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and other top players who are likely to be released into auction pool

Firstpost  

Ahead of the IPL retention deadline, several top players are likely to be released by their respective franchises. Rishabh Pant's future with the Delhi Capitals remains uncertain, with his cryptic post hinting at a possible departure. KL Rahul's chances of staying with Lucknow Super Giants appear highly unlikely, despite their cordial relationship. Shreyas Iyer's retention by the Kolkata Knight Riders …

Competitive battle for spots: Rahul and Sarfaraz locked in battle for Test middle-order spot
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2 months ago

Competitive battle for spots: Rahul and Sarfaraz locked in battle for Test middle-order spot

Firstpost  

KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan are battling for a spot in India's Test middle-order. Rahul had a dismal performance in the first Test, dismissed for 12, while Sarfaraz scored a majestic 150. Despite the competition, head coach Gautam Gambhir is keen on giving Rahul a long rope despite his twin failure. However, the coach will need to make a decision …

KL Rahul urged by fan to return to RCB ahead of IPL 2025, Team India star issues three-word response
3 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul urged by fan to return to RCB ahead of IPL 2025, Team India star issues three-word response

Hindustan Times  

Star Indian batter KL Rahul began his Indian Premier League career with his home team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2013. Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul gestures to his teammates during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants After being released by RCB, Rahul continued his IPL career with Punjab Kings from 2018 to …

Major boost for CSK as BCCI set to give green light for rule allowing MS Dhoni to be retained as uncapped player: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Major boost for CSK as BCCI set to give green light for rule allowing MS Dhoni to be retained as uncapped player: Report

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI is reportedly weighing a significant policy shift that could allow internationally retired cricketers to participate in the Indian Premier League as uncapped players, provided they have been retired for at least five years. Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium According to Cricbuzz, …

KKR shortlist two-time IPL champion and Australian great as contenders to replace Gautam Gambhir: Report
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Hindustan Times  

IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders are searching for a team mentor for the upcoming season. Gautam Gambhir⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, as mentor, played a pivotal role in KKR's massive success last season, but he got a dream job offer for the Indian team's head coach position and left the franchise after one year. His exit left a big gap to fill in …

Rohit Sharma Reveals Secrets Behind Leading Mumbai Indians To Five IPL Titles
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ABP News  

Rohit Sharma, who led Team India to their first T20 World Cup victory in 17 years, received the Men's International Cricketer of the Year award at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards on Wednesday. Also on ABP Live | Rohit Sharma Names Three Key Individuals Behind India's Success At ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Rohit Sharma's success as a captain is …

How Virat Kohli instilled confidence in under-fire Yash Dayal after a forgettable season: 'Biggest thing he said to me…’
4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

The presence of someone like Virat Kohli in the dressing room instantly boosts the confidence of the young players in the side and when a player of his stature gives a pep talk to them, it becomes the cherry on the cake. Something similar happened with a young pacer who joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru last season after a difficult IPL …

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