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'It's always painful to lose...': AB de Villiers reacts on RCB's defeat in IPL Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals

NEW DELHI: As Rajasthan Royals ended Virat Kohli's hopes of winning his first Indian Premier League title by defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in the Eliminator on Wednesday, the reaction of Virat's good friend and former RCB star AB de Villiers went viral on the internet.

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Dhoni should be CSK captain as long as he is playing IPL: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni's future with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a topic of intense speculation. AB de Villiers believes that if Dhoni decides to play another IPL season, he should continue to lead the team. Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has won five titles, and his bond with the…

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Too much risk in Virat Kohli opening at T20 World Cup: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has enjoyed great success as an opener in the IPL, including the current season, but his close friend AB de Villiers believes the Indian superstar is best suited to bat at number three in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean.

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‘Do not say one word to Virat...’: South African great AB de Villiers says ‘criticise Kohli at your own peril'

NEW DELHI: Having played both with and against Virat Kohli for years, South African great AB de Villiers has observed firsthand how the Indian star handles criticism.

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'I love the way he captains': AB de Villiers clarifies comments on Hardik Pandya's captaincy

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers found himself in the midst of controversy after his remarks on Hardik Pandya's captaincy, prompting him to set the record straight in a recent video on social media.

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'He's not wrong. I was a terrible captain': Kevin Pietersen acknowledges Gautam Gambhir's remarks

NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen responded to criticism of his captaincy, prompted by comments made by Gautam Gambhir regarding the leadership abilities of cricketing icons.

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'Judging him every day, every match...': Gautam Gambhir rips apart AB de Villiers, Kevin Pietersen for criticizing Hardik Pandya's leadership

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday jumped into defence of a struggling Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya, who has been in the line of fire for his leadership skills.

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'They don't buy into that': AB de Villiers critiques Hardik Pandya's captaincy style at Mumbai Indians

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians suffered another setback in their IPL 2024 campaign, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens for their ninth defeat of the season. Following the defeat, former South African great AB de Villiers offered a critical assessment of Hardik Pandya's captaincy at the franchise.

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Hardik's ego-driven, chest-out style of leadership doesn't look genuine: De Villiers

AB de Villiers critiques Hardik Pandya's captaincy style as ego-driven and lacking genuineness, advising him to be more authentic.

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MS Dhoni equals AB de Villiers, becomes third Indian to achieve big IPL milestone

NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the iconic former captain of Chennai Super Kings, showcased his batting brilliance in the ongoing Indian Premier League in yet another display of big-hitting prowess. Despite CSK's loss to the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Dhoni's blistering cameo left a significant…

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Watch: '3 times you will connect out of 10' - Suryakumar Yadav teaches Dewald Brevis to play 'supla' shot

The 'supla' shot, a paddle to fine leg off full-length deliveries even against fast bowlers, was made famous by AB de Villiers and has been taken to an all new level by Suryakumar Yadav's big-hitting skills; and the Mumbai Indians' (MI) batsman has no reservations in passing on the skill…

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'It's a bit scary...': Will Jacks on being 'next AB de Villiers' for RCB

NEW DELHI: All-around player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Will Jacks, expressed his admiration for the "daunting" responsibility of succeeding the great South African batter AB de Villiers as the team's premier overseas batter.

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De Villiers slams data-driven pundits for criticising Kohli's IPL strike rate

AB de Villiers defends Virat Kohli's strike rate criticism, calling him one of the best players in cricket history.

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Virat Kohli one of the best to ever play cricket: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers praised India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli, calling him one of the greatest players in history.

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AB de Villiers is tolerant towards 'Impact Player' rule in IPL, says 'not too much harm'

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers acknowledged the batting bonanza in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) but expressed tolerance towards the 'Impact Player' rule.

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'The only problem is...': AB de Villiers on Shivam Dube's chances to make the T20 World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: South African cricketing icon AB de Villiers has thrown his weight behind Indian batter Shivam Dube, advocating for his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad. De Villiers, renowned for his astute cricketing insights, hailed Dube's exceptional performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League season.

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'Glad I am not playing cricket now…': Harbhajan Singh draws parallels between Suryakumar Yadav and AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has lauded Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav, drawing comparisons between him and South African legend AB de Villiers for their array of shots and effortless batting style.

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'Damn!' - Watch RCB icon Virat Kohli getting angry with a fielding effort

It's been 16 seasons now that an Indian Premier League (IPL) title continues to elude Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who have had some of the game's batting legends playing for them over years, including Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli.

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WATCH: MS Dhoni gives batting tips to young batting sensation Sameer Rizvi

NEW DELHI: After playing a cameo against IPL 2023 runners-up Gujarat Titans, Chenai Super Kings young batter Sameer Rizvi credited Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his brief but impactful knock in his first IPL match. He had said the legendary cricketer advised him to play his natural game.

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Virat Kohli surpasses Gayle to record most sixes for RCB, overtakes MS Dhoni in overall IPL list

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli is in ominous touch, after coming from a long break, as he surpassed Chris Gayle to record most sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

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Virat Kohli shatters IPL records to go past Chris Gayle and MS Dhoni

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli is in ominous touch, after coming from a long break, as he surpassed Chris Gayle to record most sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

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AB De Villiers And Friends: Radiating Happiness And Camaraderie

AB de Villiers' heartwarming photo with friends showcases the power of genuine connections and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones.

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Big records set during Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians IPL clash

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad etched their name in the annals of IPL history with a monumental total of 277/3 against Mumbai Indians, the highest-ever in the tournament's history.

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SRH vs MI, IPL 2024 highlights: Records tumble as Sunrisers Hyderabad outmuscle Mumbai Indians in a six-hitting fest

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad unleashed a record-breaking onslaught as they surged to the highest-ever IPL total of 277 for 3 against Mumbai Indians, ultimately clinching a commanding 31-run victory in a thrilling display of power-hitting that left both sets of bowlers in a daze.

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IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians clash creates T20 cricket history with highest-ever match aggregate

NEW DELHI: Hyderabad witnessed a historic day as Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a high-scoring encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday.

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