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Virat Kohli’s Text To RCB Boss After Women’s Team Clinched WPL Title Wins The Internet | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli’s Text To RCB Boss After Women’s Team Clinched WPL Title Wins The Internet | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Kate Cross revealed that it was Virat Kohli's idea to honour the franchise's women's team after their Women's Premier League (WPL) triumph earlier this month. RCB defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 8 wickets in the final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, winning the franchise their first-ever silverware. Cross, who didn't play a single game, revealed that it was Kohli who texted the owners to 'honour the girls' at the RCB Unbox event on March 19."The owner got the text from Virat Kohli saying, we should honour the girls on Sunday," Cross told BBC.During the RCB Unbox event, the men's team gave the women's team a guard of honour, showing their appreciation for their achievements.In the WPL final, all-rounder Sophie Molineux won the...
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MS Dhoni Gets Going In Practice Match For CSK, Unleashes Helicopter Shot. Watch | Cricket News
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MS Dhoni Gets Going In Practice Match For CSK, Unleashes Helicopter Shot. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star MS Dhoni was seen batting in the nets ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Dhoni took on the CSK bowlers in the practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. In a viral video, Dhoni was seen hitting boundaries for fun, and also executed his trademark helicopter shot to perfection off Deepak Chahar's delivery. Chahar bowled an overpitched ball to Dhoni, who adjusted his feet and timed it to perfection, clearing the midwicket boundary.MS Dhoni with a helicopter shot in the practice session.- MSD is preparing hard for the IPL.pic.twitter.com/6YDYRK8QQy— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 19, 2024Ahead of the new IPL seasons, CSK batting coach Michael Hussey lauded Dh...
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Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh Only Indians Picked In Hundred Draft | Cricket News
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Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh Only Indians Picked In Hundred Draft | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh© BCCIWomen's Premier League-winning captain Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh were the only Indian players who found takers during the Hundred Draft in London. Mandhana, who led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a WPL title last Sunday, was drafted in by Southern Brave Women's while her teammate Richa found a new home at Birmingham Phoenix Women's. The left-handed Mandhana had a good run in the WPL, scoring 300 runs from 10 matches with two fifties, while Richa, who often did the role of a finisher, made 257 runs from 10 matches with two half-centuries and a strike-rate of 142.Mandhana has already been a part of the Brave dressing room, and notably, she worked alongside Luke Williams here before he joined RCB as the ...
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RCB Coach’s “Yet To Win An IPL” Remark On Decision To Join Franchise | Cricket News
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RCB Coach’s “Yet To Win An IPL” Remark On Decision To Join Franchise | Cricket News

[ad_1] RCB hired Andy Flower as head coach© X (Twitter)Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Andy Flower left the Lucknow Super Giants as he decided to sign up for a new challenge the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the 2024 season. RCB remains one of the four franchises to have never won the IPL, and the prospect of becoming the coach to help the side clinch its first-ever title is quite exciting for Flower. In fact, RCB's trophy-less run is one of the primary reasons behind the former Zimbabwe cricketer's decision to join as the team's coach."I'm really excited about that challenge (of joining a side that is yet to win an IPL title)," Flower said in a chat with Hindustan Times."It is one of the main reasons I wanted to take this job. It gives me a very exciting opportunity to see if w...
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“Rated Him Best Indian Batter Ever”: Navjot Sidhu’s MS Dhoni vs Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar vs Sunil Gavaskar Verdict | Cricket News
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“Rated Him Best Indian Batter Ever”: Navjot Sidhu’s MS Dhoni vs Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar vs Sunil Gavaskar Verdict | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu is back to cricket, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 being his new commentary assignment, years after he left the cricketing arena for politics. As the world gears up to hear Sidhu's anecdotes from the commentary box, the former all-rounder dropped a big statement just days before the start of the 17th season of the IPL. Speaking of some of the legends of Indian cricket, including Virat Kohl, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, Sidhu named the batter he rates the highest.During the pre-IPL chat, Sidhu was asked if he feels Virat Kohli should bat at the No. 3 spot for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sidhu wasn't in agreement with the idea, though he admitted that he is the greatest batter in the world."I don't think so....
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“It’s A Dream Of Mine”: Virat Kohli’s Emotional Trophy-Less Admission As RCB Await Maiden IPL Title | Cricket News
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“It’s A Dream Of Mine”: Virat Kohli’s Emotional Trophy-Less Admission As RCB Await Maiden IPL Title | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday hoped to emulate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru women's WPL winning feat and add the IPL trophy to the team's cabinet in the upcoming edition of the league, starting from March 22. The Royal Challengers defeated Delhi Capitals on Sunday to clinch the Women's Premier League in the second edition itself, but their male counterparts have been waiting for the title-winning moment for the last 16 years."It was absolutely amazing. When they won it (WPL), we were watching. Hopefully, we can double it up with the trophies and that will be something truly special," said Kohli during the RCB Unbox event here at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Kohli, who will start his 17th season with the RCB in IPL 2024, said he would bank on his skillsets and experience to tr...
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“I Feel Embarrassed”: Virat Kohli’s ‘King’ Confession In RCB Event Wins Internet | Cricket News
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“I Feel Embarrassed”: Virat Kohli’s ‘King’ Confession In RCB Event Wins Internet | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli received a rousing ovation from the fans during the RCB Unbox event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Kohli has been a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise since the first IPL season back in 2008 and over the years, the fans honoured him with the nickname 'King Kohli'. However, during the event, Kohli asked the host Danish Sait and the fans to not call him 'king' as he feels embarrassed every time he hears it and even revealed a conversation with Faf du Plessis about the topic."We need to get to Chennai pretty quickly tonight. We have a charter flight, so we don't have much time.""Firstly, you need to stop calling me that word (King). Please call me Virat. Don...
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PSL vs WPL vs IPL: How The Three T20 Leagues Compare In Terms Of Prize Money | Cricket News
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PSL vs WPL vs IPL: How The Three T20 Leagues Compare In Terms Of Prize Money | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shadab Khan, MS Dhoni and Smriti Mandhana© AFP | BCCI | BCCIThe Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 concluded with Islamabad United taking home the title for the 'record' third time in the league's history. The joyous moment for the franchise came just a day after Royal Challengers Bangalore won the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 title, for the first time in their history. While the two T20 leagues have concluded, the gigantic Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin, with its 17th campaign kicking off on March 22.Islamabad United, who won the PSL 2024 title, earned a prize money of 14,00,00,000 Pakistani rupees (INR 4.13 crore approx) while the runners-up Multan Sultans bagged a sum of Rs PKR 5,60,00,000 (INR 1.65 crore approx).When it comes to the IPL, the Chennai Super Kings...
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Vinay Kumar Inducted Into RCB Hall Of Fame, Joins Elite Company Of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers | Cricket News
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Vinay Kumar Inducted Into RCB Hall Of Fame, Joins Elite Company Of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers | Cricket News

[ad_1] Vinay Kumar at the RCB Unbox event.© TwitterFormer India pacer Vinay Kumar was inducted into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Hall of Fame during the RCB Unbox event on Tuesday. Vinay joins the elite company of RCB icons Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. "Formidable cricketer, Our third-highest wicket-taker. We're celebrating Namma Vinay Kumar as we engrave his name on the elite list. - RCB Hall of Fame," RCB wrote on X.Vinay also known as "The Davangere Express", was a formidable face during his time with RCB. He was a part of the franchise from 2008 to 2010 and from 2012 to 2013. He was the leading wicket-taker for RCB for two consecutive seasons with 19 wickets in 2012 and 23 in the 2013 season.The Karnataka-born cricketer had an illustrious IPL career where he represented four te...
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Has A New Name Ahead Of IPL 2024. It is… | Cricket News
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Has A New Name Ahead Of IPL 2024. It is… | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bangalore has officially changed their name to 'Royal Challengers Bengaluru' ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. At the RCB Unbox event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the new name of the franchise was unveiled along with their new logo. Skipper Faf Du Plessis, star batter Virat Kohli and women's team captain Smriti Mandhana were present on the stage when the announcement was made. Mandhana led RCB to the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 title after defeating Delhi Capitals in the summit clash - the first ever trophy in the franchise's history.The City we love, the Heritage we embrace, and this is the time for our .PRESENTING TO YOU, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU, RCB!#PlayBold #RCB #RCBUnbox pic.twitter.com/harurFXclC— Royal Challengers Bang...
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