News for 'AB de Villiers'

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A look at Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL record over the years.

'Kohli's decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance'

'Kohli's decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli's decision to quit Royal Challengers Bangalore captaincy after the ongoing season had no impact on the team's performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, asserted head coach Mike Hesson.

KKR look to overcome middle-order muddle vs RCB

KKR look to overcome middle-order muddle vs RCB

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Morgan's astute captaincy in using his bowling resources was the highlight as KKR had bowled out MI for a modest 152.

RCB look to consolidate position; SRH eye first win

RCB look to consolidate position; SRH eye first win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

RCB will be strengthened further when the immensely-talented Devdutt Padikkal makes the team after his recovery from COVID-19.

Boosted by Ferguson's entry, KKR look to make amends vs RCB

Boosted by Ferguson's entry, KKR look to make amends vs RCB

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Lockie Ferguson's inclusion gave the much-needed impetus to the side, but KKR are still struggling with their star all-rounder Andre Russell who capped yet another flop show with the bat.

Which batman was the most 'difficult' for ferocious Johnson?

Which batman was the most 'difficult' for ferocious Johnson?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Recently retired Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has named No 1 ranked AB de Villiers as the most difficult batsman he had faced during his glorious international career.

IPL Qualifier 2: 'We would love to beat CSK in Ranchi'

IPL Qualifier 2: 'We would love to beat CSK in Ranchi'

Rediff.com21 May 2015

We know that Chennai are a very good and tough team to beat, says AB de Villiers.

Stats: Interesting numbers from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played in Bengaluru

Stats: Interesting numbers from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1.

'Listless bowling, poor batting': Sehwag slams Team India

'Listless bowling, poor batting': Sehwag slams Team India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes all is not well with the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian team and a few things needed to be addressed as soon as possible after England pulled off a record 378-run chase.

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy: Gambhir

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy: Gambhir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Former India opener and two-time IPL champion skipper Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli's non-performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain should lead to his removal from the hot seat as it is now a question of accountability.

Kohli's RCB aim to continue winning momentum vs Royals

Kohli's RCB aim to continue winning momentum vs Royals

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to build on the momentum when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Dubai on Wednesday.

Royal Challengers, Delhi Capitals in battle for top-two finish

Royal Challengers, Delhi Capitals in battle for top-two finish

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore go into the virtual quarter-final, having lost four and three games on the trot respectively

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day Five

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day Five

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Test between India and South Africa, at Delhi, on Monday.

We might see Kohli from 2016 in IPL 2022: Gavaskar

We might see Kohli from 2016 in IPL 2022: Gavaskar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

With the change in leadership at Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022 might get to see the Virat Kohli from the 2016 season when he amassed over 900 runs, reckons former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.

Du Plessis named South Africa captain for NZ T20

Du Plessis named South Africa captain for NZ T20

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Faf du Plessis will lead South Africa in the three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand later this month to free regular limited overs skipper AB de Villiers from the burden of captaincy, the cricket board said on Thursday.

South Africa unchanged for final two England Tests

South Africa unchanged for final two England Tests

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

South Africa have named an unchanged squad for the remaining two Tests against England as AB de Villiers prepares to lead the five-day team for the first time in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Gayle leads MVP race, de Villiers not far behind

Gayle leads MVP race, de Villiers not far behind

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The West Indian has blasted his way to the top of Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings for the World Cup with the South African skipper close on his heels.

Why this spinner's contribution has been crucial for RCB

Why this spinner's contribution has been crucial for RCB

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore's opening batsman Devdutt Padikkal hailed the efforts of spinners Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal, who he says have played their roles to perfection to help their team put in some consistent performances in this year's IPL.

IPL: Rahul, Brar shine as Punjab overwhelm Bangalore

IPL: Rahul, Brar shine as Punjab overwhelm Bangalore

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Skipper K L Rahul scored a combative 91 and young Harpreet Brar shone with bat and ball as Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs in the IPL match, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Kohli gets voted into People's World Cup XI

Kohli gets voted into People's World Cup XI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

He is the only Indian to make the list that includes three South Africans including record-breaking captain AB de Villiers. Check out the team...

'The Test captaincy has come at short notice but is an honour'

'The Test captaincy has come at short notice but is an honour'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

AB de Villiers described his appointment as captain of South Africa's Test team as the fulfilment of a life-long dream but it will raise further questions about the burden on the team's outstanding player.

Mumbai beat Bangalore after last-ball umpiring howler

Mumbai beat Bangalore after last-ball umpiring howler

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

An umpiring howler off the last delivery cost Royal Challengers Bangalore dearly as Mumbai Indians beat the hosts by six runs, largely due to Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant spell at the death, in Thursday's IPL encounter in Bengaluru.

De Villiers maintains big lead, Shami rises to 7th in MVP table

De Villiers maintains big lead, Shami rises to 7th in MVP table

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

It looks highly unlikely if anyone will catch the South African captain in Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings for the World Cup.

PICS: Russell's late blitz fires Kolkata past Bangalore

PICS: Russell's late blitz fires Kolkata past Bangalore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Images from Friday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Bengaluru.

'Big occasion man', Kohli gets praise from this cricket great

'Big occasion man', Kohli gets praise from this cricket great

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Drawing a comparison with legends such as Brian Lara and Vivian Richards, Waugh said Kohli has shown all the traits of a great batsman.

RCB eye top-2 spot as they take on SunRisers

RCB eye top-2 spot as they take on SunRisers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

If RCB win their remaining two games, they will move to 20 points and have a chance of finishing in the top two.

Determined Amla returns to form as England made to toil

Determined Amla returns to form as England made to toil

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Captain Hashim Amla emerged from a year of poor form with a dogged century to lead a South Africa fight back in the second Test against England on Monday.

Rohit third fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs

Rohit third fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Rohit took 217 innings to reach the landmark while his skipper Virat Kohli is the fastest to 9000 runs, who crossed the landmark in 194 innings.

Kohli, Ashwin, Mithali in fray for ICC Player of the Decade

Kohli, Ashwin, Mithali in fray for ICC Player of the Decade

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

For ICC Women's Player of the Decade, Ellyse Perry (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia), Suzie Bates (New Zealand), Stafanie Taylor (West Indies), Mithali Raj (India), Sarah Taylor (England) have been nominated.

PIX: Shahbaz stars in RCB's stunning win over SunRisers

PIX: Shahbaz stars in RCB's stunning win over SunRisers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Chennai.

The ABD of love letters...

The ABD of love letters...

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The South African batting great revealed how he would pen love letters for girls in his school but never actually find the courage to hand it over to them.

IPL PICS: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL PICS: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Images from the opening match of the 14th Indian Premier League, between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Chennai, on Friday.

South Africa revive old doubts in defeat

South Africa revive old doubts in defeat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

South Africa failed to chase down an opposition total for the second time in the World Cup on Saturday to resurrect old doubts about their ability under pressure.

RCB coach Hesson on working with stars like Kohli

RCB coach Hesson on working with stars like Kohli

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson believes one certainly cannot teach the likes of Virat Kohli how to bat, and it is just about adding value to what the player already knows.

Embattled CSK face uphill task against rampaging RCB

Embattled CSK face uphill task against rampaging RCB

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

After eight defeats in 11 outings, Chennai Super Kings will look to give their forgettable campaign a semblance of respectability when they take on in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League in Dubai on Sunday.

IPL PHOTOS: ABD, Moeen help RCB stay in hunt for play-offs spot

IPL PHOTOS: ABD, Moeen help RCB stay in hunt for play-offs spot

Rediff.com18 May 2018

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru on Thursday

We don't deserve to win if we field like that: Kohli

We don't deserve to win if we field like that: Kohli

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

RCB slumped to their fifth defeat in seven games after failing to defend 176 against KKR on Sunday night.

Captain Karthik on what went wrong for KKR

Captain Karthik on what went wrong for KKR

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav on a slow Sharjah wicket but skipper Dinesh Karthik said AB de Villiers put the game beyond their reach with an incredible display of power-hitting.

RCB seek return to winning ways against resilient CSK

RCB seek return to winning ways against resilient CSK

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to shrug off the crushing defeat in the previous outing and get their mojo back when they take on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's resilient Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Friday.

SA recall Du Plessis, Rabada for Australia T20s

SA recall Du Plessis, Rabada for Australia T20s

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Also included is fast bowler Anrich Nortje, but in-form opening batsman Temba Bavuma will have to prove his fitness after injuring his hamstring against England on Sunday.