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New Delhi, April 10 – Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has praised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) young batsman Mukul Choudhary, stating that his ability to finish innings and his powerful flicks helped the team win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three wickets, similar to the...

New Delhi, April 8 Mumbai Indians appeared to lack intent and purpose in their 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, said former India captain Anil Kumble, as he lauded young swashbuckler Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his "brilliant" offensive against pace ace Jasprit Bumrah in an IPL clash in Guwahati...

New Delhi, April 6 – Following Chennai Super Kings' third consecutive loss in the 2026 IPL, former South African batsman Faf du Plessis rallied behind captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, urging him to become a better player and leader despite facing challenges.Sunday's loss against Royal Challengers...

Bangalore, April 5 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and chose to bowl first against defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their IPL 2026 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.RCB will be aiming to achieve a second consecutive win, while CSK...

Mumbai, March 26 Gautam Gambhir's fierce competitiveness may have often made him the "villain in the story," but that trait strengthened teams like Kolkata Knight Riders that he was part of, reckoned former South African captain Faf du Plessis.Two of KKR's title wins in the Indian Premier...

New Delhi, March 25 Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Rishabh Pant should bat at No. 3 to maximize his impact, and also urged the aggressive wicketkeeper-batter to control his high-risk approach and aim for consistency in the upcoming IPL.Pant shifted his batting position...

New Delhi, March 25 – Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has delivered a pointed critique of Rishabh Pant’s T20 performance, highlighting why the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain’s considerable talent has not consistently shown in the shortest format before IPL 2026.Pant carries high...

New Delhi, March 20 – Former South African player Faf du Plessis has emphasized the importance of Josh Hazlewood for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) chances in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that the team’s success is closely linked to the availability of the Australian fast...

New Delhi, March 19 – Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player 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 major setback’ for the...

New Delhi, March 18 Despite a lackluster T20 World Cup campaign, Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy will be crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, which begins on March 28, former South African captain Faf du Plessis has said.Du Plessis, who played for Chennai Super Kings, Delhi...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis has commented on Kolkata Knight Riders' prospects for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, highlighting the crucial role their spin attack could play after a disappointing campaign last year.KKR, a...

New Delhi, March 15. Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) hopes of a successful 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign depend on their ability to dominate the opposition bowlers and consistently outperform rival teams.The 2016 IPL winners have...

Mumbai, March 6 Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis praised Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a "superpower" for any captain after Bumrah 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...

London, March 6 Legendary players Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), according to a report here.The consortium has agreed to buy the Glasgow-based franchise in the six-team tournament...

Bangalore, March 2 Royal Challengers Bangalore's cricket director Mo Bobat expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli's "remarkable" record over 18 years, stating that providing a championship-winning team was the least the think tank could do for the superstar who has dedicated his youth and...

New Delhi, February 24 – Former South African batsman Faf du Plessis praised West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie, calling their brilliant bowling display against Zimbabwe "very tactically astute," which led the team to a dominant 107-run victory in their first match of the 2026...

New Delhi, February 22 – 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 the right-hander's strike rate is not in line with the needs of the modern powerplay...