Schrödinger’s six, tiny boundaries and the hollow spectacle of ghost-town T10 cricket ‘It doesn’t look like proper cricket,’ says Faf du Plessis as Canada’s Super60 tournament raises a few eyebrows The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
SA20 helped South Africa build squad depth like India: Faf Du Plessis Faf du Plessis believes the rise of the SA20 has significantly strengthened South Africa’s cricket talent pool, helping the country develop squad depth comparable to India. The former Proteas captain said the league has created more opportunities for emerging players, expanded the national talent pipeline, and provided a global platform… The Economic Times · May 20
IPL 2026: 'Trying to stay in the hunter mindset,' Mo Bobat on RCB's charge to play-offs Royal Challengers Bengaluru maintains a "hunter mindset" after their IPL title win. Director of Cricket Mo Bobat emphasizes this approach to avoid complacency. The team is performing strongly in the current IPL season, aiming to finish at the top of the points table. The Economic Times · May 19
Rahul Dravid joins ETPL as Dublin franchise owner ahead of 2026 launch Rahul Dravid is now the owner of the Dublin franchise for the European T20 Premier League. The league is set to debut in 2026 with six teams. The Economic Times · May 12
England's The Hundred will have strong Aussie accent The last recruitment phase for The Hundred has concluded with 24 Australians set to play in the latest edition of England's white-ball franchise competition. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
IPL 2025, CSK vs DC: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel drops big-hitting star for CSK clash — Here's why NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals will miss the services of their vice-captain Faf du Plessis in Saturday’s high-voltage clash against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, as skipper Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bat first in Match 17 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The Times of India · Apr 5, 2025
CSK vs DC IPL 2025 Match: Head to Head, Match Preview, Squads, Weather Updates Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL Match Details In a crucial mid-season encounter of IPL 2025, the under-performing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with a revitalised Delhi Capitals (DC) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With both teams looking to consolidate their playoff credentials, all eyes will be on the mouth-watering duel between wrist-spinners… The Times of India · Apr 4, 2025
KKR vs SRH, IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer’s love affair with Sunrisers Hyderabad continues, joins an elite list with third consecutive fifty NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) batting all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer once again proved to be Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) nemesis, smashing his third consecutive half-century against them in the IPL. The left-hander’s 60 off just 29 balls at Eden Gardens on Thursday helped KKR post a competitive 200/6 in their IPL… The Times of India · Apr 3, 2025
IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc wreaks havoc, Faf du Plessis fires in Delhi Capitals dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc delivered a sensational spell of 5-35, while vice-captain Faf du Plessis smashed a rapid 27-ball half-century as Delhi Capitals registered a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The win keeps DC unbeaten in IPL 2025. The Times of India · Mar 30, 2025
DC vs LSG Preview, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants aim for strong start under new leadership As Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) prepare to clash in their opening Indian Premier League 2025 match on Monday, both teams face fresh challenges under new leadership and revamped squads. The Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium will host the encounter as DC’s temporary home venue for… The Times of India · Mar 23, 2025
IPL 2025, KKR vs RCB: New leaders, fresh start KOLKATA: Rajat Patidar will be happy to be back at the Eden Gardens. It was here, back in 2022, that Patidar’s cricketing career changed overnight. In a squad having players like Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, it was Patidar who stood tall that night against Lucknow Super… The Times of India · Mar 22, 2025
IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Team Preview – SWOT Analysis and Best XI NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals head into the IPL 2025 season with renewed hope under new captain Axar Patel, following Rishabh Pant’s move to Lucknow Super Giants. With fresh faces and a star-studded lineup, the team is determined to claim the elusive IPL trophy. Despite being a consistent contender, Delhi Capitals… The Times of India · Mar 19, 2025
Virat Kohli gets roaring welcome, surprises fans with special gift – WATCH NEW DELHI: The electrifying atmosphere at the packed M Chinnaswamy Stadium reached a fever pitch as Virat Kohli stepped onto the field in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru jersey alongside his teammates during the RCB Unbox Event on Monday. The crowd erupted in deafening cheers, celebrating the official launch of RCB's… The Times of India · Mar 18, 2025
IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis appointed vice-captain of Delhi Capitals NEW DELHI: Veteran South African batter Faf du Plessis has been named the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise announced the appointment via its social media handles on Monday. The Times of India · Mar 17, 2025
The Times of India · Mar 15, 2025 'The King is here': Virat Kohli arrives in Bengaluru for IPL 2025, fans go crazy - Watch Star Indian batter and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli arrived in Bengaluru on Saturday ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The 36-year-old cricketing icon was spotted at the Bengaluru airport amid tight security, with videos of his arrival quickly going viral on social…
The Times of India · Feb 16, 2025 Who will lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025? There are three options Delhi Capitals (DC) will enter the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a new captain, but who will it be? Former India opener Aakash Chopra weighed in on the options the franchise has.
The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025 'Certainly a great tournament to be a part of': Lockie Ferguson on IPL Speed is Lockie Ferguson’s trademark. His bowling is among the quickest in the world, and even his captaincy career has taken off with velocity. Ferguson led New Zealand against Bangladesh for three ODIs in September 2023, but it is as leader of the Desert Vipers in ILT20 2025 that his…
The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025 'Focusing on our last league game and qualifying for playoffs': Donovan Ferreira after JSK beat PR in SA20 Joburg Super Kings strengthened their push for a playoff spot in the SA20 with a convincing victory over the table-topping Paarl Royals at the Wanderers on Thursday. Despite remaining in fourth place, Super Kings are now level on 19 points with third-placed Sunrisers Eastern Cape, trailing only on bonus points.
The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025 SA20: Joburg Super Kings beat Paarl Royals to stay alive in the race to playoffs Joburg Super Kings' (JSK) captain Faf du Plessis spearheaded his team's seven-wicket win over Paar Royals on Thursday with a sublime half-century, which kept them alive in the race to the playoffs.
The Times of India · Jan 12, 2025 WATCH: Dewald Brevis takes a spectacular boundary catch in JSK-MICT SA20 clash MI Cape Town's Dewald Brevis stole the spotlight with a jaw-dropping boundary catch to dismiss Joburg Super Kings' skipper Faf du Plessis during a rain-affected SA20 clash at the Wanderers on Saturday. The incredible moment unfolded on the first ball of the eighth over, bowled by Kagiso Rabada, when du…
The Times of India · Nov 30, 2024 IPL 2025: Predicted opening pairs for all teams after the mega auction NEW DELHI: The two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed ten franchises spending a whopping Rs 639.15 crore to buy the services of 182 players.
The Times of India · Nov 25, 2024 Virat Kohli is keeping an eye on RCB's progress at IPL mega auction NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained Virat Kohli for Rs 21 crore before the IPL 2025 Auction, fueling speculation about his potential return as captain. Former skipper Faf du Plessis was released, hinting at Kohli’s likely leadership comeback. TimesofIndia.com previously reported that the Indian run machine is set to…
The Times of India · Nov 23, 2024 UAE bowler's massive no-ball in Abu Dhabi T10 League draws amusement and raises eyebrows UAE bowler Hazrat Bilal drew attention during Samp Army’s match against New York Strikers in the Abu Dhabi T10 League on Friday with a front-foot no-ball that sparked laughter and online debate.
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2024 Why did RCB not retain skipper Faf du Plessis? IPL franchise explains move Faf du Plessis, who led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for three IPL seasons from 2022 to 2024, was not retained by the franchise for the upcoming league. This places du Plessis alongside Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul in the pool for the IPL mega auctions.
The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024 Virat Kohli set to take over as RCB captain: What is his record as skipper? Virat Kohli is poised to take over as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain to fill the leadership void created by Faf du Plessis' age (40) and steer the team forward. The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are at a point where they're set to announce their retentions and enter the mega…