Mukul Choudhary ‘reminded me of watching MS Dhoni’: Former IPL batter makes bold claim | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mukul Choudhary ‘reminded me of watching MS Dhoni’: Former IPL batter makes bold claim | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mukul Choudhary and MS Dhoni (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who also played for Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, and Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru), praised young Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wicket-keeper batter Mukul Choudhary for his match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on…

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‘Always the villain in the story’: Faf du Plessis’ unique take on Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Always the villain in the story’: Faf du Plessis’ unique take on Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – The Times of India

Head coach Gautam Gambhir (Image: ANI) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has described India head coach Gautam Gambhir as a ‘villain in the story’ for opponents, while praising his leadership qualities and impact on Indian cricket.Gautam Gambhir’s contribution for the Indian cricket is highly recognized by former South African skipper Faf du Plessis,…

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‘Why such a big craze over Rishabh?’: Ex-IPL star baffled by Pant’s Rs 27.5cr price tag | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Why such a big craze over Rishabh?’: Ex-IPL star baffled by Pant’s Rs 27.5cr price tag | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s performances and massive IPL price tag have come under scrutiny after a disappointing season last time, where he struggled for consistency as the team missed the playoffs. The wicketkeeper-batter, bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore, is now being urged to…

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‘RR lost their face’: Du Plesis warns of added pressure on Jaiswal after Samson departure | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘RR lost their face’: Du Plesis warns of added pressure on Jaiswal after Samson departure | Cricket News – The Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former South Africa cricketer Faf du Plessis has weighed in on Rajasthan Royals’ decision to part ways with their long-time star and face of…

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‘Question mark is bowling’: Faf du Plessis flags big concern for KKR before IPL 2026 | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Question mark is bowling’: Faf du Plessis flags big concern for KKR before IPL 2026 | Cricket News – The Times of India

File Pic: KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane (R), Andre Russell (C) and Rinku Singh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With IPL 2026 around the corner, Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves under the scanner, and former cricketers Lakshmipathy Balaji and Faf du Plessis have laid out a detailed roadmap for the three-time champions. From batting order clarity to…

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Faf du Plessis in awe of Jasprit Bumrah after India’s dramatic T20 World Cup semifinal win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Faf du Plessis in awe of Jasprit Bumrah after India’s dramatic T20 World Cup semifinal win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the run out of Jacob Bethell of England. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis heaped glowing praise on India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after the fast bowler’s decisive spell helped India edge past England by seven runs in the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup…

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‘There’s a little window to attack Sanju Samson’: Faf du Plessis gives Jofra Archer the blueprint | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘There’s a little window to attack Sanju Samson’: Faf du Plessis gives Jofra Archer the blueprint | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sanju Samson of India (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) India opener Sanju Samson has thrust himself into the centre of attention after a match-winning, unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in a virtual knockout clash. The calmness he exhibited in a tense chase turned the game on its head and handed India crucial momentum ahead…

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‘Babar Azam has found himself a little bit behind’: Faf du Plessis explains Pakistan star’s T20 World Cup struggles | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Babar Azam has found himself a little bit behind’: Faf du Plessis explains Pakistan star’s T20 World Cup struggles | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has had a tough T20 World Cup so far, managing just 66 runs in four matches with a modest strike rate. Because of this, he has been moved down the batting order from his usual opening slot to the middle order, a move that…

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Quinton de Kock rewrites history with record-breaking century, breaks multiple records | Tennis News – The Times of India

Quinton de Kock rewrites history with record-breaking century, breaks multiple records | Tennis News – The Times of India

South Africa’s batsman Quinton de Kock (AP/PTI) Quinton de Kock could scarcely have timed his statement better. With the T20 World Cup drawing closer, the South Africa opener delivered a thunderous reminder of his destructive potential by shattering his country’s all-time T20 run-scoring record, moving past Faf du Plessis with a breathtaking innings in Centurion….

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