New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Faf du Plessis reflected on the impact of Sanju Samson’s departure, describing the India wicketkeeper-batsman as the face of the franchise for the last decade, and believes that RR losing Samson is ‘a massive thing’ for the fans and the tournament. Samson was traded in from RR to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the auction in a major move as the five-time champions traded out Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan….
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New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis has weighed in on Kolkata Knight Riders’ prospects for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, highlighting the crucial role their spin attack could play after a disappointing campaign last year. KKR, three-time IPL champions, are looking to regroup and rediscover their winning formula. According to du Plessis, much of that success will hinge on how effectively they utilise their two premier spinner…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former India cricketers Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly among the investors to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League. In January this year, ETPL announced Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as the first franchise cities to join the competition, which is scheduled to begin at the end of August this year. According to a BCC report, Dravid and Ashwin are part of an Indian consortium who have agreed a deal to buy the Glasgow-based franchis…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis heaped praise on Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a dream ‘superpower’ for any captain after the fast bowler played a decisive role in India’s thrilling semi-final win over England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. In a high-scoring contest, Bumrah stood out with the ball despite both teams crossing the 240-run mark, helping India seal a memorable 7-run victory and secure a place…
Kabul, Feb 24 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed Richard Pybus as the new head coach of the Afghanistan men’s national team on Tuesday. Pybus will replace former coach Jonathan Trott, who stepped down from the role after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.”The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Pybus as the Head Coach of the Afghanistan National Team. He will join AfghanAtalan ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against Sri…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former South African batter Faf du Plessis hailed West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie as ‘tactically very smart’ for their brilliant bowling display against Zimbabwe, which powered the team to a dominant 107-run win in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former South African batter Faf du Plessis hailed West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie as ‘tactically v…
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said the squad had prepared well and were eager to embrace the atmosphere of a high-stakes clash against India in the Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium.”Preparation’s been good. It’s always an optional session, but the guys look after their own space. Everyone’s in a different space, but as a collective, I think we’re moving quite nicely. Guys are prepare…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former South Africa player Faf du Plessis has backed Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson’s decision not to send Babar Azam to bat in the top order in the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying that right-hander’s strike rate is not in line with the needs of the modern powerplay game. Babar is struggling badly in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. In four matches, the former Pakistan captain has managed only 66 runs at an average of 22 and a strike rate of just 115.78. The former skipper…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) In what can only be described as the greatest T20I, South Africa survived a breathtaking Afghanistan challenge in a double super over thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and former cricketers shared their thoughts on the game after the Proteas clinched a dramatic victory after two pulsating super overs. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa wrote on X, “Has to be one of the craziest games I ever watched in a T20 World Cup. Feel for Gurbaz who stood tall for Afghanist…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Shubham Ranjane will walk into familiar territory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, but in unfamiliar colours. Ranjane, 31 once played domestic cricket for Mumbai, and is in line to make his T20I debut – not for India, but for the United States of America – on day one of the Men’s T20 World Cup.For Ranjane, it’s a chance to face the team he once aspired to represent, at the very ground where he honed his game. “When the World Cup schedule was announce…