Delhi Capitals' head coach Hemang Badani said they want to move towards a younger and more aggressive option aligned with the team's style of play.
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis couldn't hide his disappointment after the defeat.
Faf du Plessis said that it is 'very important' to have a positive attitude and he is putting a lot of energy into it.
Faf du Plessis acknowledges Gautam Gambhir's competitive leadership style, highlighting its positive impact on teams like Kolkata Knight Riders. He emphasises Gambhir's high standards and accountability, noting the importance of strong leadership beyond just the captain's role in franchise cricket.
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has confirmed that AB de Villiers is in talks with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to play the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Following his side's win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf Du Plessis lauded Virat Kohli for his knock, saying that his stay was important at that playing surface and he is still passionate about the sport.
Faf du Plessis believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni, among others, helped him mature as a leader
He is ready to accept his fault in the game-changing run-outs against India but Faf du Plessis insisted that South Africa 'never deserved to be in the semi-finals.'
Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers said that he expects Virat Kohli to back Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to stay with the franchise for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025.
"It's got nothing to do with the cricket - it's in the past."
Faf du Plessis will remain as the skipper of the Test side and he would be in charge of the team scheduled to tour India later this year.
Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis lit up the M Chinnaswamy stadium as guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to a cracking win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2023 opener.
Losing the toss three straight times in India has frustrated Faf du Plessis so much that South Africa's embattled Test captain has suggested doing away with the rule in the five-day format.
A fine half-century by Rilee Rossouw went in vain as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowlers delivered a brilliant performance to bundle out Punjab Kings (PBKS) for just 181 runs and secure a 60-run win at Dharamsala on Thursday.
Pacer Yash Dayal kept his cool in a tense final over to seal a 27-run win against Chennai Super Kings and send RCB through to the play-offs.
In case of Madhya Pradesh speedster Avesh, there were no financial penalty as a formal warning was deemed to be enough.
'I do a lot of hard work to ensure I look after my body to be able to play this brilliant game we love so much.'
Faf du Plessis says Virat Kohli's infectious energy, which easily rubs off on everyone, is the secret of the brilliant on-field and an equally fulfilling off-field equation he shares with the Indian superstar.
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis feels that losing four wickets for 20 runs in the first four overs became his team's undoing.
Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India
Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has been named the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, replacing Indian batter Virat Kohli who stepped down after the 2021 season.
'I know Indian conditions quite well, the turf is a little bit more red here and in terms of that, it is generally a more spinning condition. So, expecting the ball to spin more than the first Test'
South Africa skipper Faf Du Plessis says his team's batting firepower is dangerous for the rivals at the World Twenty20 as they gear up to clash with England, in Mumbai on Friday. Du Plessis said the team has enjoyed success at the Wankhede stadium and those good memories will spur them on to put up another good show. "Definitely, AB (De Villiers) is in good form at the moment and playing some good cricket. And past performances play a massive role when you come to the ground. As few of us did well against India in the final match in ODI series (played at the Wankhede stadium), and you use that to reflect on and try to repeat that performance," Du Plessis told reporters at the pre-match media conference. He said not only AB de Villiers but other batsmen in the side are also in good form. "Looking forward to see what AB (De Villiers) does for us in the tournament, but as I mentioned we have a few guys who are looking good and whole batting line up looks in good form and it is a dangerous sign for the opposition, it's just about putting together on the day," Du Plessis said.
Virat Kohli and skipper Faf du Plesiss struck attacking half-centuries to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to an easy eight-wicket win over five-time champions Mumbai Indians.
Du Plessis, Bangalore's leading scorer this season, fell short of his maiden IPL hundred once again but did not expect to wait too much longer.
Anil Kumble and Faf du Plessis analyze India's T20 World Cup strategy, highlighting the team's experimentation with part-time bowlers and potential vulnerabilities on flat pitches.
Hasaranga then paid the faith shown in him by du Plessis to finish with spectacular figures of 5 for 18, not allowing the SunRisers batters any gift deliveries, stifling them and finally having them all out for 125 and 67 runs short.
Faf du Plessis says Sanju Samson's move to CSK is a huge loss for Rajasthan Royals, calling him the franchise's identity ahead of IPL 2026.
RCB head coach Sanjay Bangar said the team's early exit despite some outstanding performances from Kohli, du Plessis and Siraj was difficult to comprehend.
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis defended Quinton de Kock again on Thursday, suggesting Australia's opening batsman David Warner had crossed a line in his sledging of the wicketkeeper in the tempestuous first Test.
Faf du Plessis was appointed South Africa's One Day International captain on Monday in place of AB de Villiers, giving him the top job in all three formats of the game.
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis was cleared to play the third and final Test against Australia after a hearing by the International Cricket Council in Adelaide, on Tuesday.
Chennai Super Kings put an end to their poor run after registering a massive 10-wicket win against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai
'A day after South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series in Australia by winning in Hobart, footage emerged showing Du Plessis with a white lolly in his mouth, licking his finger before shining the ball'
'Never would have thought 3-0 would have been possible against this Australian side'
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis silenced the boos of the Adelaide crowd with a defiant century before declaring on 259 for nine and giving his bowlers a crack at Australia in the final hour of the opening day of the day-night third Test on Thursday.
The chair of the ICC's Code of Conduct Commission, The Hon Michael Beloff QC has dismissed Faf du Plessis's appeal after the South African captain was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3 during second Test against Australia in Hobart. Accordingly, the original decision of ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft, finding Du Plessis guilty of a breach of Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct will stand. Pycroft had handed a 100 percent match fee fine, and consequently three demerit points, to Du Plessis on November 22 following his hearing of the charge, which was laid by the ICC Chief Executive David Richardson.
South Africa have retained Faf du Plessis as captain of their T20 squad for the two-match cricket series against Pakistan starting on March 1 after AB de Villiers asked not to be considered for the role.
South Africa cricket captain Faf du Plessis expressed disappointment on Wednesday that his sanction for ball-tampering had taken the "shine" off the Proteas' series-winning triumph in Australia and denied he had intended to cheat.
Both Jaiswal and du Plessis, the leading run-getters in IPL 2023 so far, are in scintillating form. While du Plessis is leading the scoring charts with 576 runs from 11 innings, including six half centuries and a best of 84, Jaiswal is a close second with 575 runs from 12 matches, which includes four fifties and a 124-run knock.
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