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Sudharsan-Gill 54 runs away from best IPL season by batting pair

Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are on the verge of a historic IPL record. They need just 54 runs to surpass the previous best opening partnership. This duo has been instrumental for Gujarat Titans this season. Their consistent performance at the top of the order has been…

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IPL 2026: "Locked into his bubble": AB de Villiers impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after Eliminator heroics

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers has lauded teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his sensational knock in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), calling his composure and game awareness "remarkable" for a 15-year-old.

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AB De Villiers wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play Test, ODIs to discover "whole different area of his cricket

Sooryavanshi has wowed one and all with his fearless hitting in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, having made 440 runs in 11 innings at an average of 40.00 and a strike rate of 236.55, including two centuries and two fifties. His audacious take-down of world-class pacers like Jasprit…

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IPL Players Who Earned More From Brand Deals Than Cricket

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has changed cricket forever. While it made players rich through match fees and contracts, it also turned cricketers into global celebrities and marketing powerhouses. For several IPL stars, earnings from brand endorsements, social media promotions, and business ventures now far exceed what they make from…

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Cricketers Who Made More Money Off the Field Than On It

Cricket has always been a game of glory and fame, but in the modern era, it’s also a game of business. Some players have taken their celebrity status and turned it into enormous fortunes, earning more from endorsements, sponsorships, and business ventures than from their match fees or IPL contracts.

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Suryavanshi, 14, blasts his way into the record books

Indian prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has claimed another batting record by becoming the youngest player to hit a century in men's List A cricket.

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Bursary student looks to break boundaries in professional cricketing world

South African-born student Caleb Falconer has joined Middlesex on an academy contract and hopes to turn professional

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'10 times better': AB de Villiers praises RCB's balance after historic win over CSK

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have made an impressive start to the IPL 2025 season, with legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers hailing their squad balance as significantly improved compared to previous years.

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CSK vs RCB rivalry heats up! Former CSK star brutally mocks RCB - WATCH

NEW DELHI: The banter, fiery exchanges, on-field altercations, nail-biting finishes, run fests, towering sixes, elegant cover drives, and much more await as the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League gears up for action. IPL 2025 is set to kick off with a thrilling clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight…

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Don't think Virat Kohli necessarily turned down RCB's captaincy: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers believes that Virat Kohli didn't necessarily step away from the franchise's captaincy reins but rather supported the franchise's long-term call to hand over the leadership to Rajat Patidar.

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Rohit Sharma can be one of the greatest ODI captains: AB de Villiers

''Compared to other skippers, look at Rohit’s winning percentage as captain-it’s almost 74 percent, which is substantially more than any other captain of the past," AB de Villiers said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Virat Kohli can break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 centuries': Former India opener

NEW DELHI: Former India opener and Mumbai cricket stalwart Wasim Jaffer believes Virat Kohli has at least three to four more years of cricket left in him and is well on course to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries. The 36-year-old Kohli currently boasts 82 international centuries across…

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'AB de Villiers played for wrong franchise in IPL': Sanjay Manjrekar's bold statement

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar made a surprising statement about the legendary AB de Villiers, claiming the South African icon played for the wrong franchise in the Indian Premier League. De Villiers debuted in the IPL in 2008 for Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) and spent three seasons…

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'I will never write my team off': AB de Villiers on South Africa's chances in WTC final

NEW DELHI: According to AB de Villiers, South Africa have done well to make it to the WTC final despite going through "so many changes" over the past three to five years, and the criticism directed at them has been unjustified.

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AB de Villiers identifies the 'next ABD', who reminds him of MS Dhoni

New Delhi: Before the likes of Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav came in and revolutionised the game with their shot-making all over the park in the limited overs format, there was AB de Villiers. The South African earned himself the moniker Mr. 360 to highlight his range of shots, ability to…

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'I don't really care unless ...': AB de Villiers on Siraj-Head verbal spat during Adelaide Test

NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers weighed in on the Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head verbal spat during the Adelaide Test, stating while such on-field exchanges are part of the game, it is important to maintain respect and ensure they don’t escalate beyond acceptable limits.

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'Virat Kohli will be the captain': AB de Villiers opines as former RCB star praises squad after IPL auction

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appear set for a fresh chapter under Virat Kohli's leadership in the 2025 IPL season, with the franchise assembling a strong 22-member squad during the recent auction in Jeddah. Kohli, who previously captained the side from 2013 to 2021, is poised to return as…

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SA20 Season 3: With 50 days to go, AB de Villiers gears up for explosive cricket

NEW DELHI: With just 50 days remaining until the much-anticipated SA20 Season 3, cricket legend AB de Villiers has expressed his excitement for the upcoming tournament. Known for his dynamic presence on and off the field, De Villiers believes the third edition of SA20 promises explosive cricket and top-tier entertainment.

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Watching Dravid, Williamson I realised I have certain gifts I can use to succeed in T20s: KL Rahul

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer KL Rahul shared insights into his journey as a batter, highlighting the influence of observing Rahul Dravid and Kane Williamson's approach to limited-overs cricket.

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IPL 2025 mega auction: AB de Villiers shares four players he feels RCB should target

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star AB de Villiers has shared his wishlist for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction, emphasising the need for a strong spin attack. Speaking on his YouTube channel, De Villiers urged RCB to prioritise bringing back Yuzvendra Chahal.

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'You're a freak': Virat Kohli hails 'absolute No.1' AB de Villiers on induction in ICC Hall of Fame

NEW DELHI: India superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday hailed AB de Villiers as the 'absolute number one' after the Proteas great was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

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AB de Villiers, Alastair Cook, India legend Neetu David inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council on Wednesday named South African legend AB de Villiers, former England captain Alastair Cook and India legend Neetu David as the latest inductees in the ICC Hall of Fame.

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'If Rohit Sharma moves to RCB...': AB de Villiers dwells on the 'big move' in IPL

NEW DELHI: Former South African batsman AB de Villiers stated that while it is extremely unlikely, it would be a huge headline-making move if Indian captain and Mumbai Indians (MI) star Rohit Sharma joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

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AB de Villiers writes four-word 'open letter' to South Africa ahead of T20 World Cup semifinal against Afghanistan

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers is optimistic about the Proteas who are two steps away from winning an elusive ICC trophy, something that has continued to remain a so-near-yet-so-far story for the team ever since the 1992 World Cup semifinal.

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'Never say never': AB de Villiers on coaching role in future as BCCI hunts for new India head coach

NEW DELHI: Indian head coach Rahul Dravid is set to part ways with Rohit Sharma and the national team following the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean. With Dravid's tenure ending after next month's marquee event, the BCCI has started inviting applications…

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