RR vs RCB IPL 2021 Match Preview: Kohli's Bangalore aim playoff berth, Samson's Rajasthan seek revival
3 years, 3 months ago

RR vs RCB IPL 2021 Match Preview: Kohli's Bangalore aim playoff berth, Samson's Rajasthan seek revival

India TV News  

A thumping win over defending champions Mumbai Indians boosting their confidence, Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to build on the momentum when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday. The previous match against MI, however, gave them their first win after the IPL's resumption with Kohli hitting his second consecutive fifty -- 51 -- and Maxwell also coming good. The Teams : Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Navdeep Saini, Glenn Maxwell, Dan Christian, Rajat Patidar, Dushmantha Chameera, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Sachin Baby, Wanindu Hasaranga, George Garton, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shahbaz Ahmed, Devdutt Padikkal, Kyle Jamieson, Suyash Prabhudessai, KS Bharat, Tim David, Akash Deep. Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Liam Livingstone, Evin Lewis, David Miller, Chris Morris, Oshane Thomas, Mustafizur Rahaman, Tabraiz Shamsi, Glenn Phillips, Chetan Sakariya, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Akash Singh, Anuj Rawat, KC Cariappa, Yashashvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Kartik Tyagi, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat, Kuldip Yadav, Mahipal Lomror.

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RCB’s Tim David smashes 26 runs on CSK pacer Jamie Overton in BBL 2024-25 clash

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

The drop in rankings of India's top-order batters, barring KL Rahul, continued on Wednesday as ICC released the updated Test rankings chart a day before the start of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Melbourne. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill all incurred all suffered a fall in the list, with the …

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Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru let go of Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell in the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but the franchise managed to pick up the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Krunal Pandya. RCB Team Director Mo Bobat has now revealed what Virat Kohli had to say about the squad …

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 'good times' catch-up with RCB team management in Bengaluru

India Today  

Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar recently met the RCB team management in Bengaluru. Bhuvneshwar was sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. RCB FULL SQUAD Retained Players: Virat Kohli – Rs 21 crore | Rajat Patidar – Rs 11 crore | Yash Dayal – Rs 5 crore. Players bought in auction: Josh …

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KL Rahul's suggestions worked for me in Perth Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy

India Today  

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has credited senior teammate KL Rahul for providing valuable advice that proved instrumental during his Test debut against Australia in Perth. Speaking in a video shared by the Board of Cricket Council of India, Reddy expressed how Rahul’s guidance has been a consistent source of clarity and confidence for him. From idolising to manifesting and …

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Live Mint  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

England all rounder Jacob Bethell recently revealed that he’s eagerly looking forward to meet star India batter Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after being bought by the franchise at the Indian Premier League 2025 auction. Recently, the 21-year-old opened up on his signing by one of IPL’s top franchises and said that he’s really looking forward to meet …

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The Hindu  

It was a weekend of rain and runs for the Indians at Canberra. A two-day tussle under lights and against the pink ball was In the end, damp skies washed out Saturday’s play while a kind sun and floodlights at night ensured a Sunday contest with its facade of a limited overs skirmish but one that had the depth of …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli to return as RCB skipper? R Ashwin comments on scenario
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India Today  

R Ashwin feels that Virat Kohli will be stepping in as Royal Challengers Benagluru's new captain during the IPL 2025 season. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the spinner said that the Indian star would take up the role as Bengaluru hasn't gone for a captain during the IPL 2025 Auction. IPL 2025 mega auction: Full squad of all 10 teams …

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Like Kohli: Ponting's advice to struggling Smith to regain form
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Like Kohli: Ponting's advice to struggling Smith to regain form

Deccan Chronicle  

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'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper

Hindustan Times  

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'Virat Kohli will be RCB skipper': AB de Villiers drops internet-breaking captaincy comeback hint for IPL 2025
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'Virat Kohli will be RCB skipper': AB de Villiers drops internet-breaking captaincy comeback hint for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

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Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025
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Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025

India Today  

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If not Virat Kohli then who? Assessing RCB's captaincy options after auction

India Today  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru might have had a decent IPL 2025 mega auction, but the question remains: who will be the next captain of RCB for the upcoming season? RCB had let go of Faf du Plessis ahead of the auction, who has captained the franchise since 2022, replacing Virat Kohli following the former captain's decision to quit the role …

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Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special

Hindustan Times  

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Cricket-Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab in IPL, says Livingstone
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Cricket-Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab in IPL, says Livingstone

Hindustan Times  

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IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises
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IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises

The Hindu  

With the Indian Premier League mega auction taking place every few years, most of the players are often forced to hop across different franchises. However, the IPL 2025 auction saw some iconic players return to the franchises they once called home, with Ravichandran Ashwin’s homecoming to Chennai Super Kings being the highlight. Here are the top five players who will …

After IPL 2025 auction, Mohammed Siraj bids emotional goodbye to RCB, pens letter to fans
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After IPL 2025 auction, Mohammed Siraj bids emotional goodbye to RCB, pens letter to fans

India Today  

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj wrote an emotional farewell note to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying he was not bidding goodbye to the franchise, but thanking them and their fans for giving him a platform to evolve as a cricketer. Siraj's seven-year journey with RCB came to an end on Sunday, November 25, when the Bengaluru-based franchise did not go for him …

RCB squad composition, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted playing XI, full players list
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RCB squad composition, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted playing XI, full players list

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction was held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. RCB IPL 2025 FULL SQUAD Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob …

IPL Auction 2025: RCB’s director of cricket opens up on Virat Kohli captaincy, says ‘he dropped a few hot text message’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: RCB’s director of cricket opens up on Virat Kohli captaincy, says ‘he dropped a few hot text message’

Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained superstar cricketer Virat Kohli ahead of Indian Premier League 2025 for a whopping ₹21 crore. Meanwhile, RCB bought Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood and England all-rounder Liam Livingston for ₹8.5 crore in the IPL Auction 2025. Hailing the franchise on buying Hazlewood, former cricketer and RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik said, "Everybody from RCB and all the …

RCB yet to decide captain, Virat Kohli texted us IPL auction feedback: Team Director
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RCB yet to decide captain, Virat Kohli texted us IPL auction feedback: Team Director

India Today  

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained

Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be another franchise to look up to in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With Kohli highly unlikely to don the captain's hat again, RCB's primary focus would be to find a captain in the IPL 2025 mega auction after they let go Faf du Plessis. With three right-to-match …

IPL auction: RCB refuse RTM for Mohammed Siraj, Gujarat buy pacer for Rs 12.25 crore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL auction: RCB refuse RTM for Mohammed Siraj, Gujarat buy pacer for Rs 12.25 crore

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru refused to use the Right To Match option for Mohammed Siraj as he was sold for Rs 12.25 crore. Siraj was not retained by RCB ahead of the auction as they retained only 3 players in the name of Virat Kohli for Rs 21 crore, Rajat Patidar for Rs 11 crore and Yash Dayal as an uncapped …

Virat Kohli to return as captain? RCB's IPL auction strategy leaves pundits confused
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli to return as captain? RCB's IPL auction strategy leaves pundits confused

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's decision to buy only one player from the first two marquee sets of the IPL 2025 mega auction has left fans and pundits confused. RCB missed the opportunity to buy the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc and only went for England all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the first two marquee sets. IPL …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

Another auction is here, and RCB steps in with the same hope—to build a well-rounded team capable of clinching their first-ever IPL title. With Rs 83 crore left in their purse and three RTMs available for both capped and uncapped players, RCB is poised to make crucial moves at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Purchased for Rs 14.25 crore in …

ICC T20 Rankings: Tilak Varma leapfrogs India captain with outrageous 69-place jump to break into Top 5
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC T20 Rankings: Tilak Varma leapfrogs India captain with outrageous 69-place jump to break into Top 5

India TV News  

The latest ICC Rankings witnessed a colossal rise for the twin centurions Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, the latter especially having made a jump of 69 spots no less. Varma, who started the series with scores of 33 and 20, turned on beast mode, hitting back-to-back centuries in the third and fourth T20Is against South Africa in Centurion and Johannesburg. …

Who's 'India's Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli this time?' Vaughan to Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir ahead of Perth Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who's 'India's Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli this time?' Vaughan to Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir ahead of Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes it would not be an easy task for India to register a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Having previously won their last two Test series in Australia, India are looking to once again stun the hosts, however Vaughan has highlighted major differences between the last two occasions and the current day. Ravi Shastri has …

RCB rope in former KKR support staff Omkar Salvi as fast-bowling coach ahead of IPL 2025: Reports
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have roped in former Kolkata Knight Riders assistant bowling coach Omkar Salvi ahead of Indian Premier League 2025, according to several media reports. Meanwhile, RCB have appointed former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik as batting coach and mentor ahead of IPL 2025. One of the most popular franchises in franchise league cricket, RCB have never won an IPL title …

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

The Hindu  

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Shaheen Afridi back as No.1 ODI bowler; Sanju Samson rises in T20I rankings
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Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi returned to number one in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after playing a vital role in his team’s impressive 2-1 series victory over Australia, a first in the country since 2002. West Indies captain, Shai Hope returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after 18 months, following his side’s own …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will retire; won't be dropped: Clarke's 'last time in Australia' bolt fuels speculations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will retire; won't be dropped: Clarke's 'last time in Australia' bolt fuels speculations

Hindustan Times  

Michael Clarke is not sure if the upcoming Test series against Australia will be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last tour Down Under, but if it is, their absence in the future will be due to retirement and not form. Kohli is 36, and Rohit 37, and it is likely that the two Indian stalwarts won't return to Australia for …

KL Rahul recalls IPL 2016 final: Virat Kohli and I have talked about it few times
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul recalls IPL 2016 final: Virat Kohli and I have talked about it few times

India Today  

KL Rahul went down memory lane to the IPL 2016 final where Royal Challengers Bengaluru agonisingly fell short. Despite a season where Virat Kohli scored 973 runs with four centuries, the Challengers failed to have the last laugh. It would have been a fairytale to be right at the bottom to win seven games to qualify and then win the …

Sanju Samson goes past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I rankings with century in Durban
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sanju Samson goes past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I rankings with century in Durban

India TV News  

Sanju Samson has found a new lease of life in T20Is while opening the innings. Samson smashed 107 runs off just 50 balls with seven fours and 10 sixes to his name and despite bagging a duck in the next game, he has taken a big jump in the latest ICC T20I rankings. In the process, he has also gone …

india vs south africa 2nd t20i dream 11 fantasy team picks predicted 11 squad
1 month, 4 weeks ago

india vs south africa 2nd t20i dream 11 fantasy team picks predicted 11 squad

The Hindu  

India will look to extend the lead against South Africa when they face off in the second game of the three-match T20I series at the St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. FOLLOW IND vs SA 2nd T20 LIVE PREVIEW Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India needs more stability in the top …

Samson and spinners power India to big win over South Africa
2 months ago

Samson and spinners power India to big win over South Africa

Deccan Chronicle  

Sanju Samson became only the fourth batter to score consecutive hundreds in Twenty20 international cricket when he backstopped India's 61-run win over South Africa on Friday.Samson scored 107 runs off 50 balls and led India to 202-8.Wrist spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi then shared six wickets as South Africa crashed to 141 all out in 17.5 overs.India maintained its …

India vs South Africa 1st T20: Samson headlines India’s 61-run win against Proteas
2 months ago

India vs South Africa 1st T20: Samson headlines India’s 61-run win against Proteas

The Hindu  

Sanju Samson’s breathtaking second century was beautifully complemented by spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi as India outclassed South Africa by a whopping 61 runs in the first T20 International to go 1-0 up in the four-match series in Durban on Friday. In the 11th over, he bowled five consecutive dot balls to Miller, leaving the South African batter struggling …

IND Vs SA, 1st T20I Highlights: Ton-up Sanju Samson, Dominant Bowling Display Gives India Win By 61 Runs
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2 months ago

IND Vs SA, 1st T20I Highlights: Ton-up Sanju Samson, Dominant Bowling Display Gives India Win By 61 Runs

News 18  

Live now IND Vs SA, 1st T20I Highlights: Ton-up Sanju Samson, Dominant Bowling Display Gives India Win By 61 Runs Follow the highlights for the 1st T20I between India vs South Africa. India Vs South Africa 1st T20I Highlights: Sanju Samson scored a scintillating century as India inflicted a 61-run defeat on South Africa in the first T20I here on …

Virat Kohli and India's ageing superstars facing more questions than ever as they return to Australia, the scene of their greatest Test triumph
2 months ago

Virat Kohli and India's ageing superstars facing more questions than ever as they return to Australia, the scene of their greatest Test triumph

ABC  

When India's Test cricketers last found themselves on Australian shores, they were departing having secured arguably the most impressive series win in the nation's rich cricketing history. Ashwin has been as effective as any travelling spinner in India's last two Test tours in Australia, picking up 18 wickets at an average of 27.50. While Gill opened in his last two …

India's second line stars look for breakaway T20 series against South Africa
2 months ago

India's second line stars look for breakaway T20 series against South Africa

Deccan Chronicle  

Durban: As India firmly embraces a transition phase, a clutch of second line stars such as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will be hoping for a breakaway series in the four T20Is against South Africa, starting with the first contest here Friday. The selectors will also closely monitor how a new-look pace bowling unit 'Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Vyshak Vijaykumar …

Warner Warns Kohli and Rohit: 'They're at the Backend' in Australia Test Series
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2 months ago

Warner Warns Kohli and Rohit: 'They're at the Backend' in Australia Test Series

Hindustan Times  

India's top batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are facing scrutiny after their disappointing performance against New Zealand in the recent Test series. The duo, both in their late 30s, struggled to score runs, with Kohli averaging 15.50 and Sharma scoring 15.16. The loss of wickets in the series, including Mohammed Shami's injury, further compounded India's struggles. Warner expressed his …

Pakistan's Chance to Conquer India in Tests
2 months ago

Pakistan's Chance to Conquer India in Tests

Hindustan Times  

Former England Michael Vaughan and legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram believe that Pakistan have the best chance to topple India in Tests if a Test series between the two teams is played now. Pakistan have been hammered by New Zealand 3-0 at home, and Akram believes that they can exploit India's struggles with spin bowling on a turning track.

Kohli's 20-Year Journey with RCB: A Legacy in the Making
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Kohli's 20-Year Journey with RCB: A Legacy in the Making

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli has expressed his desire to continue playing competitive cricket with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) till 2027. The 36-year-old is set to be a key player for the franchise in the coming years, following his retention in the mega auction. Kohli has been with RCB since its inception in 2008 and has consistently been a top performer, amassing over …

RCB's Captaincy Decision Remains Unclear: Sources
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RCB's Captaincy Decision Remains Unclear: Sources

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RCB have released their captain for three years, Faf du Plessis, which means they will be needing a new captain. It has been reported that Virat Kohli, who has been retained yet again, can return as captain. Kohli captained RCB from 2013-2021 and also guided them to their only Indian Premier League (IPL) final in 2016. While Kohli did not …

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