<p>Global sporting stars, including legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic and Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, took to social media to extend their wishes to Indians celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights on Thursday (November 4). Diwali is a five-day festival that marks the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating! Wishing you Peace, Love, and Light!," Djokovic wrote on his official Twitter handle. On the other hand, Maxwell tweeted, "Happy Diwali everyone!! Let’s celebrate the festival in the true sense by spreading joy, happiness and light up the world for others! Have a safe and happy Diwali!!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>IN PICS | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-diwali-celebrations-across-the-globe-426674">Diwali celebrations across the globe</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, India's northern state Uttar Pradesh's Department of Tourism and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University jointly entered in Guinness World Records for "largest display of oil lamps" during Deepotsava at Ram ki Paidi ghats in Ayodhya.</p>

<p>"Today we have lit up 9 lakh earthen lamps. I want to extend my greetings to everyone on this Deepotsav program," UP's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said at an event of Deepotsava celebrations in Ayodhya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Colourful lights and laser show organised in Ayodhya as part of the Deepotsav celebration on the occasion of Diwali.</p>

<p>The 'Deepotsav' celebrations in Ayodhya last year had set the Guinness World records for 'the largest display of oil lamps' after 5,84,572 earthen lamps were lit on the banks of river Saryu. &nbsp;</p>

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Global sporting stars, including legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic and Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, took to social media to extend their wishes to Indians celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights on Thursday (November 4).

Global sporting stars, including legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic and Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, took to social media to extend their wishes to Indians celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights on Thursday (November 4). Diwali is a five-day festival that marks the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. "Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating! Wishing you Peace, Love, and Light!," Djokovic wrote on his official Twitter handle. On the other hand, Maxwell tweeted, "Happy Diwali everyone!! Let’s celebrate the festival in the true sense by spreading joy, happiness and light up the world for others! Have a safe and happy Diwali!!" IN PICS | Brilliant captain to excellent mentor: Selfless Rahul Dravid continues to serve Indian cricket Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating! Wishing you Peace, Love, and Light! 🪔🎇 — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali everyone!! Let’s celebrate the festival in the true sense by spreading joy, happiness and light up the world for others! Have a safe and happy Diwali!! #lightsfestival #diwali #spreadlove❤️ https://t.co/CzXHireR1V — Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali 🎉🎉 — Sam Curran (@CurranSM) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali to those celebrating! — Jason Roy (@JasonRoy20) November 4, 2021 × HAPPY #Diwali 💙 — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 4, 2021 × A very happy Diwali to everyone celebrating across the world! #Diwali2021 🪔 — Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) November 3, 2021 × Happy Diwali to everyone around the World stay blessed spread love ❤️🤗 — Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali to everyone around the world celebrating today. #FestivalOfLights pic.twitter.com/4cZLY2aPMq — David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) November 4, 2021 × Happy Diwali to all!! #lights #colour #happiness #joy #laughter https://t.co/reqOkrquic — David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 4, 2021 × IN PICS | Diwali celebrations across the globe Meanwhile, India's northern state Uttar Pradesh's Department of Tourism and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University jointly entered in Guinness World Records for "largest display of oil lamps" during Deepotsava at Ram ki Paidi ghats in Ayodhya. "Today we have lit up 9 lakh earthen lamps. I want to extend my greetings to everyone on this Deepotsav program," UP's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said at an event of Deepotsava celebrations in Ayodhya. Colourful lights and laser show organised in Ayodhya as part of the Deepotsav celebration on the occasion of Diwali. The 'Deepotsav' celebrations in Ayodhya last year had set the Guinness World records for 'the largest display of oil lamps' after 5,84,572 earthen lamps were lit on the banks of river Saryu. (With inputs from agencies)

From Novak Djokovic to Glenn Maxwell: Global stars wish India a safe and happy Diwali

<p>After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread. The players have been criticised by former cricketers to critics to pundits for their overall show, with the skipper Kohli facing maximum heat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma has showered praises Virat, with a special mention on how he has evolved as a cricketer. Ahead of India's crunch game against Afghanistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a video on its social media handle, which featured Rohit, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Players in the video have talked about all things nice, hailing Virat as a cricketer and his success, but what Rohit has to say, grabbed eyeballs as their relationship has often been shadowed by talks and rumours about rift and rivalry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Rohit said, "His hunger for success is just unbelievable. It’s not so easy to go out there and do it consistently which he has done, so well."</p>

<p>"When he came in 2008 and he has evolved as a cricketer since then, I mean over the years he has added a little-little cent to his game and he has just evolved every year. All those years as I see, you know, he has put his best foot forward," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<p>Although Virat is going through a lean phase, &nbsp;his accomplishments in international cricket are outstanding. In his illustrious career so far, Kohli has played 96 Tests, 254 One-Day Internationals and has scored 7765 and 12169 runs respectively. Kohli has played 92 T20 Internationals, scoring 3225 runs so far and will look to add more&nbsp;to his tally as the T20 World Cup is underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the above mentioned video, Kohli himself spoke about his journey, as he said, "Just the pride to play for India, getting to play so many games for India, for me that’s the most special thing. And the focal point of my career till now is I want to find ways to win a game of cricket from any place and I’ll give absolutely everything I have to be able to do that."</p>


After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread.

After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread. The players have been criticised by former cricketers to critics to pundits for their overall show, with the skipper Kohli facing maximum heat. Now, the Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma has showered praises Virat, with a special mention on how he has evolved as a cricketer. Ahead of India's crunch game against Afghanistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a video on its social media handle, which featured Rohit, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. ALSO READ | 'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss Players in the video have talked about all things nice, hailing Virat as a cricketer and his success, but what Rohit has to say, grabbed eyeballs as their relationship has often been shadowed by talks and rumours about rift and rivalry. In the video, Rohit said, "His hunger for success is just unbelievable. It’s not so easy to go out there and do it consistently which he has done, so well." "When he came in 2008 and he has evolved as a cricketer since then, I mean over the years he has added a little-little cent to his game and he has just evolved every year. All those years as I see, you know, he has put his best foot forward," he added. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × ALSO READ | 'India didn't trust Rohit Sharma against Trent Boult' - Sunil Gavaskar baffled by Hitman's demotion vs NZ Although Virat is going through a lean phase, his accomplishments in international cricket are outstanding. In his illustrious career so far, Kohli has played 96 Tests, 254 One-Day Internationals and has scored 7765 and 12169 runs respectively. Kohli has played 92 T20 Internationals, scoring 3225 runs so far and will look to add more to his tally as the T20 World Cup is underway. In the above mentioned video, Kohli himself spoke about his journey, as he said, "Just the pride to play for India, getting to play so many games for India, for me that’s the most special thing. And the focal point of my career till now is I want to find ways to win a game of cricket from any place and I’ll give absolutely everything I have to be able to do that."

Watch: Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable'

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<p>With a standout performance, the Indian team registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Australia in warm-up match in&nbsp;the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-rohit-sharmas-half-century-helps-india-chase-australias-153-in-second-warm-up-game-422396">T20 World Cup</a>&nbsp;at the ICC Academy Ground on Wednesday (October 20). For India, Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma were the star performers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from some top-notch performances, an incident, in particular, has grabbed attention when Virat Kohli was spotted instructing the bowler before Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate Glenn Maxwell's fall of the wicket. Kohli was rested and he only took the field to bowl, in his absence, Rohit Sharma was leading the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-dale-steyn-shares-his-india-xi-for-pakistan-clash-names-gamechanger-for-virat-kohli-co-422420">T20 WC: Dale Steyn shares his India XI for Pakistan clash, names gamechanger for Virat Kohli &amp; Co.</a></strong></p>

<p>During the 12th over, the in-form Maxwell welcomed spinner Rahul Chahar with a stunning boundary. After that, Kohli was seen having a chat with Chahar, who then bowled three consecutive dot balls and finally sent the Australian all-rounder back to the pavilion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was a crucial wicket from India's perspective as Maxwell, who scored 37 runs and made a 61-run partnership with Steve Smith, was looking dangerous at that moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch how Virat instructed Rahul:</strong></p>

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<p>During the match, chasing 153, India got off to a steady start as openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma put together 42 runs inside the first six overs. Rahul and Rohit Sharma put together 42 runs inside the first six overs. Both batters stitched together an opening stand of 68 runs and it finally ended in the 10th over as Ashton Agar had Rahul (39) caught at the hands of David Warner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav ensured that India does not suffer from more hiccups, and with the side 26-run away from the target, Rohit decided to retire hurt after playing a knock of 60. In the end, India registered a comfortable victory with Suryakumar (38) and Hardik Pandya (14) remaining unbeaten at the crease.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-fan-asks-shaheen-afridi-for-indo-pak-match-tickets-pacer-responds-in-hilarious-manner-watch-422308"><strong>T20 WC: Fan asks Shaheen Afridi for Indo-Pak match tickets, pacer responds in hilarious manner - Watch</strong></a></p>

<p>Opting to bat first, Australia got off to the worst start possible as David Warner (1), Aaron Finch (8) and Mitchell Marsh (0) lost their wickets cheaply. Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Warner and Marsh while Ravindra Jadeja sent Finch back to the pavilion, reducing Australia to 11/3 in the fourth over.</p>

<p>India had also beaten England in their earlier practice game and the Men in Blue will begin their campaign in a heavyweight clash against Pakistan on October 24.&nbsp;</p>


With a standout performance, the Indian team registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Australia in warm-up match in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the ICC Academy Ground on Wednesday (October 20).

With a standout performance, the Indian team registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Australia in warm-up match in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the ICC Academy Ground on Wednesday (October 20). For India, Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma were the star performers. Apart from some top-notch performances, an incident, in particular, has grabbed attention when Virat Kohli was spotted instructing the bowler before Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate Glenn Maxwell's fall of the wicket. Kohli was rested and he only took the field to bowl, in his absence, Rohit Sharma was leading the team. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Dale Steyn shares his India XI for Pakistan clash, names gamechanger for Virat Kohli & Co. During the 12th over, the in-form Maxwell welcomed spinner Rahul Chahar with a stunning boundary. After that, Kohli was seen having a chat with Chahar, who then bowled three consecutive dot balls and finally sent the Australian all-rounder back to the pavilion. It was a crucial wicket from India's perspective as Maxwell, who scored 37 runs and made a 61-run partnership with Steve Smith, was looking dangerous at that moment. Watch how Virat instructed Rahul: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × During the match, chasing 153, India got off to a steady start as openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma put together 42 runs inside the first six overs. Rahul and Rohit Sharma put together 42 runs inside the first six overs. Both batters stitched together an opening stand of 68 runs and it finally ended in the 10th over as Ashton Agar had Rahul (39) caught at the hands of David Warner. Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav ensured that India does not suffer from more hiccups, and with the side 26-run away from the target, Rohit decided to retire hurt after playing a knock of 60. In the end, India registered a comfortable victory with Suryakumar (38) and Hardik Pandya (14) remaining unbeaten at the crease. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Fan asks Shaheen Afridi for Indo-Pak match tickets, pacer responds in hilarious manner - Watch Opting to bat first, Australia got off to the worst start possible as David Warner (1), Aaron Finch (8) and Mitchell Marsh (0) lost their wickets cheaply. Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Warner and Marsh while Ravindra Jadeja sent Finch back to the pavilion, reducing Australia to 11/3 in the fourth over. India had also beaten England in their earlier practice game and the Men in Blue will begin their campaign in a heavyweight clash against Pakistan on October 24.

Watch: Virat Kohli instructs bowler to remove RCB teammate during India vs Australia warm-up clash in T20 WC

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) got the better of Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to lift their fourth title and extend their dominance in the cash-rich league. It was a fitting end to a thrilling season as CSK proved why they are one of the most consistent teams in the league.</p>

<p>A number of players played their part in Dhoni &amp; Co.'s remarkable turnaround this season after missing out on a spot in the playoffs last year. Ruturaj Gaikwad turned out to be one of their best performers as he enjoyed a purple patch with the willow throughout the season.</p>

<p>Gaikwad, who is a classy opener with textbook cricketing shots and brilliant technique, had a dream season as he finished as the highest run-getter in the league with an impressive 635 runs from just 16 matches. He became the youngest batter to take the Orange Cap and the&nbsp;first CSK player to win the Orange Cap and the league in the same year.</p>

<p>Gaikwad's opening partner Faf du Plessis came close to pipping him in the race for the Orange Cap with a brilliant knock of 86 runs in the final but fell short by just three runs as he finished on the second spot with 633 runs from 16 matches in IPL 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is a look at the top five highest run-getters in IPL 2021:</strong></p>

<p><strong>1) Ruturaj Gaikwad (635 runs)</strong></p>

<p>One of the finds for Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj&nbsp;Gaikwad continued from where he had left last season and delivered consistently as an opener. The youngster formed a formidable opening partnership with Faf du Plessis and scored runs one game after another. He finished the season with 635 runs from 16 matches with the help of one century and four half-centuries at a brilliant average of 45.35 and a strike rate of over 136. The 24-year-old became the youngest Orange Cap winner in IPL history.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-one-can-beat-ms-dhonis-legacy-in-team-india-and-chennai-super-kings-virender-sehwag-421477">No one can beat MS Dhoni's legacy in Team India and Chennai Super Kings: Virender Sehwag</a></p>

<p><strong>2) Faf du Plessis (633 runs)</strong></p>

<p>The second CSK opener on the list, Faf du Plessis stood up in the absence of Shane Watson and led CSK's batting unit from the front. Du Plessis slammed a match-winning knock of 86 runs in the final against KKR and came close to winning the Orage Cap but ended up falling short by just three runs at the end. Du Plessis amassed 633 runs in 16 games at an average of over 45 and a strike rate close to 140 to finish 2nd on the list of highest run-getters in IPL 2021.</p>

<p><strong>3) KL Rahul (626 runs)</strong></p>

<p>Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul was once again the lone warrior for his side in what was yet another disappointing season for the Punjab outfit. Rahul continued his remarkable consistency and piled on 626 runs in just 13 matches at a stunning average of 62.60. He slammed six half-centuries in 13 matches and finished the season as the third-highest run-getter. Had Punjab Kings made it to the playoffs, Rahul might have emerged as the leading run-getter in IPL 2021.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhonis-csk-claim-4th-title-complete-list-of-ipl-winners-since-2008-421316">MS Dhoni's CSK claim 4th title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008</a></p>

<p><strong>4) Shikhar Dhawan (587 runs)</strong></p>

<p>One of the most consistent openers in the IPL over the years, Shikhar Dhawan once again enjoyed a brilliant campaign with the willow. The senior batter notched up 587 runs in 16 matches to help Delhi Capitals make it to the playoffs and finish on top of the table during the league stages. He averaged over 39 this season but his strike rate remained on the lower side at 124.62.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>5) Glenn Maxwell (513 runs)</strong></p>

<p>Many had questioned RCB splurging out a whopping Rs 142.5 million on the Australian all-rounder at the player auction ahead of IPL 2021. However, Maxwell went on to have a tremendous season for RCB and slammed 513 runs in 15 matches for the Virat Kohli-led side. Maxwell proved to be RCB's best batter as he notched up six fifties and struck at an impressive 144.10. He finished as the fifth-highest run-getter of IPL 2021.</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) got the better of Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to lift their fourth title and extend their dominance in the cash-rich league.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) got the better of Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to lift their fourth title and extend their dominance in the cash-rich league. It was a fitting end to a thrilling season as CSK proved why they are one of the most consistent teams in the league. A number of players played their part in Dhoni & Co.'s remarkable turnaround this season after missing out on a spot in the playoffs last year. Ruturaj Gaikwad turned out to be one of their best performers as he enjoyed a purple patch with the willow throughout the season. Gaikwad, who is a classy opener with textbook cricketing shots and brilliant technique, had a dream season as he finished as the highest run-getter in the league with an impressive 635 runs from just 16 matches. He became the youngest batter to take the Orange Cap and the first CSK player to win the Orange Cap and the league in the same year. Gaikwad's opening partner Faf du Plessis came close to pipping him in the race for the Orange Cap with a brilliant knock of 86 runs in the final but fell short by just three runs as he finished on the second spot with 633 runs from 16 matches in IPL 2021. Here is a look at the top five highest run-getters in IPL 2021: 1) Ruturaj Gaikwad (635 runs) One of the finds for Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad continued from where he had left last season and delivered consistently as an opener. The youngster formed a formidable opening partnership with Faf du Plessis and scored runs one game after another. He finished the season with 635 runs from 16 matches with the help of one century and four half-centuries at a brilliant average of 45.35 and a strike rate of over 136. The 24-year-old became the youngest Orange Cap winner in IPL history. Also Read: No one can beat MS Dhoni's legacy in Team India and Chennai Super Kings: Virender Sehwag 2) Faf du Plessis (633 runs) The second CSK opener on the list, Faf du Plessis stood up in the absence of Shane Watson and led CSK's batting unit from the front. Du Plessis slammed a match-winning knock of 86 runs in the final against KKR and came close to winning the Orage Cap but ended up falling short by just three runs at the end. Du Plessis amassed 633 runs in 16 games at an average of over 45 and a strike rate close to 140 to finish 2nd on the list of highest run-getters in IPL 2021. 3) KL Rahul (626 runs) Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul was once again the lone warrior for his side in what was yet another disappointing season for the Punjab outfit. Rahul continued his remarkable consistency and piled on 626 runs in just 13 matches at a stunning average of 62.60. He slammed six half-centuries in 13 matches and finished the season as the third-highest run-getter. Had Punjab Kings made it to the playoffs, Rahul might have emerged as the leading run-getter in IPL 2021. Also Read: MS Dhoni's CSK claim 4th title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008 4) Shikhar Dhawan (587 runs) One of the most consistent openers in the IPL over the years, Shikhar Dhawan once again enjoyed a brilliant campaign with the willow. The senior batter notched up 587 runs in 16 matches to help Delhi Capitals make it to the playoffs and finish on top of the table during the league stages. He averaged over 39 this season but his strike rate remained on the lower side at 124.62. 5) Glenn Maxwell (513 runs) Many had questioned RCB splurging out a whopping Rs 142.5 million on the Australian all-rounder at the player auction ahead of IPL 2021. However, Maxwell went on to have a tremendous season for RCB and slammed 513 runs in 15 matches for the Virat Kohli-led side. Maxwell proved to be RCB's best batter as he notched up six fifties and struck at an impressive 144.10. He finished as the fifth-highest run-getter of IPL 2021.

Ruturaj Gaikwad to KL Rahul: Top five highest run-getters of IPL 2021

<p>Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) once again fell short of winning their maiden IPL title as they bowed out of the 2021 edition by losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator, on Monday (October 11) at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After confirming a spot in the playoffs, with two games to spare in the league stage, RCB were beaten by KKR by four wickets, with two balls to spare, in the Eliminator as Sunil Narine's magnificent 4 for 21 and a belligerent 26 took his side home. Following RCB's exit, Kohli stepped down as the captain of the franchise; having already announced his decision at the start of the second and final leg in the UAE.</p>

<p>As a mega auction is scheduled to take place later this year, ahead of IPL 2022, many changes are expected in the RCB line-up as the team management will like to revamp and rebuild their squad with a new leader; in order to win their maiden title in the coming years.</p>

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<p>As franchises are likely to be allowed to retain three players each, former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir feels AB de Villiers might not be retained as 'he is not the future'. He named three players who can be retained by the three-time runners-up going forward.</p>

<p>"Yes, because I think they will retain Glenn Maxwell since he is the future, and AB de Villiers is not," said Gambhir on <em>ESPNCricinfo </em>on being asked if RCB could decide not to retain De Villiers.</p>

<p>"Yes, I would just want to add that between Harshal Patel and Chahal, one can be picked. So, it's up to them whether they want to pick either Chahal or Harshal," the two-time IPL-winning skipper stated when asked if Yuzvendra Chahal, Kohli and Glenn Maxwell will be Bengaluru's three retained players.</p>

<p>Gambhir also opined on Kohli's timing of stepping down as RCB captain. In this regard, he said, "I guess the timing wasn't right. If he had to quit as captain, he could have done that even after the tournament. He was in this situation, where it wasn’t like RCB was not in a position to qualify. They were pretty much in so I believe that had he resigned after the tournament, it would have been better."</p>

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<p>RCB ended the IPL 14 season with nine&nbsp;wins and six&nbsp;losses. Some of their top-performers were Maxwell, Harshal Patel (32 scalps), Yuzi Chahal whereas Mohammad Siraj, Kohli and de Villiers had a reasonable season as well.</p>


Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) once again fell short of winning their maiden IPL title as they bowed out of the 2021 edition by losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator, on Monday (October 11) at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) once again fell short of winning their maiden IPL title as they bowed out of the 2021 edition by losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator, on Monday (October 11) at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. After confirming a spot in the playoffs, with two games to spare in the league stage, RCB were beaten by KKR by four wickets, with two balls to spare, in the Eliminator as Sunil Narine's magnificent 4 for 21 and a belligerent 26 took his side home. Following RCB's exit, Kohli stepped down as the captain of the franchise; having already announced his decision at the start of the second and final leg in the UAE. As a mega auction is scheduled to take place later this year, ahead of IPL 2022, many changes are expected in the RCB line-up as the team management will like to revamp and rebuild their squad with a new leader; in order to win their maiden title in the coming years. ALSO READ | Not David Warner or KL Rahul! Michael Vaughan shares 'out-of-box' name as Virat Kohli's successor at RCB As franchises are likely to be allowed to retain three players each, former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir feels AB de Villiers might not be retained as 'he is not the future'. He named three players who can be retained by the three-time runners-up going forward. "Yes, because I think they will retain Glenn Maxwell since he is the future, and AB de Villiers is not," said Gambhir on ESPNCricinfo on being asked if RCB could decide not to retain De Villiers. "Yes, I would just want to add that between Harshal Patel and Chahal, one can be picked. So, it's up to them whether they want to pick either Chahal or Harshal," the two-time IPL-winning skipper stated when asked if Yuzvendra Chahal, Kohli and Glenn Maxwell will be Bengaluru's three retained players. Gambhir also opined on Kohli's timing of stepping down as RCB captain. In this regard, he said, "I guess the timing wasn't right. If he had to quit as captain, he could have done that even after the tournament. He was in this situation, where it wasn’t like RCB was not in a position to qualify. They were pretty much in so I believe that had he resigned after the tournament, it would have been better." ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virat Kohli pours his heart out after stepping down as RCB captain - WATCH RCB ended the IPL 14 season with nine wins and six losses. Some of their top-performers were Maxwell, Harshal Patel (32 scalps), Yuzi Chahal whereas Mohammad Siraj, Kohli and de Villiers had a reasonable season as well.

'He's not the future' - Gautam Gambhir names 3 players RCB can retain ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 came to an end on Monday (October 11) after Virat Kohli &amp; Co. lost by four wickets in the Eliminator against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah. RCB failed to defend the total of 138 runs as their bid for maiden title ended abruptly yet again.</p>

<p>RCB will now be looking to revamp their squad ahead of the new season of IPL in 2022. With Virat Kohli not captaining the side anymore, the franchise might also be in the auction looking for a captain if they decide to look beyond the players in their current squad to take over from Kohli.</p>

<p>It will be crucial for RCB to retain the best players from the current batch to ensure they can build the team around them for the new season. With BCCI likely to allow a maximum of three retentions as per reports, Kohli is likely to be the first player to be retained by the franchise while it remains to be seen who will be the others who are retained.</p>

<p>West Indies legend Brian Lara recently named three players that he feels RCB should retain ahead of IPL 2022. He picked Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Devdutt Padikkal as his first-choice players to be retained while snubbing star batsman AB de Villiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think they have got to make some tough decisions. Of course, Maxwell has come in and listening to what their coaches have to say about him, he has pretty much delivered what was expected of him," Lara said on <em>Cricket.com</em>.</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli is a franchise winner anywhere he goes so he is going to be retained in that position. You want to go for people, who you feel, if you put them in the market, you can get them back. I would go with Maxwell as a second choice. And also, maybe a player like Padikkal," he added.</p>

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<p>De Villiers is one of the best batsmen RCB have in their ranks at present and is currently the all-time second-highest run-getter of the franchise with 4522 runs in 157 matches. However, Lara explained that the South African has struggled to perform consistently and is not getting younger which is why it's the right time for RCB to part ways with him.</p>

<p>“Why would you want to retain AB de Villiers when he is not scoring runs and not getting any younger. You’re playing six weeks of cricket for the entire year and if you think he is going to be ready everytime the IPL comes around, then do it but we have seen the situation with Chris Gayle at 42. And he plays leagues after leagues all the year and still he struggles,” Lara said.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 came to an end on Monday (October 11) after Virat Kohli & Co. lost by four wickets in the Eliminator against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 came to an end on Monday (October 11) after Virat Kohli & Co. lost by four wickets in the Eliminator against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah. RCB failed to defend the total of 138 runs as their bid for maiden title ended abruptly yet again. RCB will now be looking to revamp their squad ahead of the new season of IPL in 2022. With Virat Kohli not captaining the side anymore, the franchise might also be in the auction looking for a captain if they decide to look beyond the players in their current squad to take over from Kohli. It will be crucial for RCB to retain the best players from the current batch to ensure they can build the team around them for the new season. With BCCI likely to allow a maximum of three retentions as per reports, Kohli is likely to be the first player to be retained by the franchise while it remains to be seen who will be the others who are retained. West Indies legend Brian Lara recently named three players that he feels RCB should retain ahead of IPL 2022. He picked Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Devdutt Padikkal as his first-choice players to be retained while snubbing star batsman AB de Villiers. "I think they have got to make some tough decisions. Of course, Maxwell has come in and listening to what their coaches have to say about him, he has pretty much delivered what was expected of him," Lara said on Cricket.com. "Virat Kohli is a franchise winner anywhere he goes so he is going to be retained in that position. You want to go for people, who you feel, if you put them in the market, you can get them back. I would go with Maxwell as a second choice. And also, maybe a player like Padikkal," he added. Also Read: 100% behind Dan Christian: RCB release statement after all-rounder faces horrific online abuse De Villiers is one of the best batsmen RCB have in their ranks at present and is currently the all-time second-highest run-getter of the franchise with 4522 runs in 157 matches. However, Lara explained that the South African has struggled to perform consistently and is not getting younger which is why it's the right time for RCB to part ways with him. “Why would you want to retain AB de Villiers when he is not scoring runs and not getting any younger. You’re playing six weeks of cricket for the entire year and if you think he is going to be ready everytime the IPL comes around, then do it but we have seen the situation with Chris Gayle at 42. And he plays leagues after leagues all the year and still he struggles,” Lara said.

No AB de Villiers! Brian Lara names 3 players RCB should retain ahead of IPL 2022

<p>The IPL 2021 edition is nearing its conclusion with only two games left. There have been various match-winners for the eight franchises in the ongoing season whereas several underrated and uncapped players have also made a mark, in the presence of some big-ticket players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, many marquee players also returned back to form in the 14th edition of the tournament, with the second and final leg being held in the UAE. From KL Rahul, Glenn Maxwell, Jasprit Bumrah, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, etc., many players have been top-performers and super consistent this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir named his player of the tournament in IPL 14. Gambhir picked Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB)&nbsp;pacer Harshal Patel as his player of the ongoing edition, who ended the season with as many as 32 wickets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a chat with&nbsp;<em>ESPNcricinfo, </em>Gambhir said<em>,&nbsp;</em>"Look at Harshal Patel today; he bowled the fifth over which was probably the toughest after Garton went for 15-20 in the fourth over... He bowled the fifth over, and got the wicket. He bowled in the death, and got wickets. So he's done probably the toughest thing that RCB were expecting him to do, and he came out with flying colours. Irrespective of how many runs and wickets players will get, he's the player of the tournament for me already."</p>

<p>"It's unfortunate. He deserved to play in the final. He's been the standout performer for them... The way he has carried on the burden of death bowling for RCB, which has been a concern for so many years... he's literally handled that pressure single-handedly. Hats off to him, and he's had a fabulous, fabulous IPL," the left-hander further stated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Harshal-starrer RCB bowed out of the current edition after losing the Eliminator to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets, with two balls to spare on Monday (October 11). The 30-year-old equalled Dwayne Bravo's record of most wickets in a single season (32) before Bengaluru's run came to an end on Monday.</p>


The IPL 2021 edition is nearing its conclusion with only two games left. There have been various match-winners for the eight franchises in the ongoing season whereas several underrated and uncapped players have also made a mark, in the presence of some big-ticket players.

The IPL 2021 edition is nearing its conclusion with only two games left. There have been various match-winners for the eight franchises in the ongoing season whereas several underrated and uncapped players have also made a mark, in the presence of some big-ticket players. On the other hand, many marquee players also returned back to form in the 14th edition of the tournament, with the second and final leg being held in the UAE. From KL Rahul, Glenn Maxwell, Jasprit Bumrah, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, etc., many players have been top-performers and super consistent this season. Thus, the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir named his player of the tournament in IPL 14. Gambhir picked Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel as his player of the ongoing edition, who ended the season with as many as 32 wickets. ALSO READ | Harshal Patel and 2 other IPL stars likely to join Indian team to support their training for T20 WC - Report In a chat with ESPNcricinfo, Gambhir said, "Look at Harshal Patel today; he bowled the fifth over which was probably the toughest after Garton went for 15-20 in the fourth over... He bowled the fifth over, and got the wicket. He bowled in the death, and got wickets. So he's done probably the toughest thing that RCB were expecting him to do, and he came out with flying colours. Irrespective of how many runs and wickets players will get, he's the player of the tournament for me already." "It's unfortunate. He deserved to play in the final. He's been the standout performer for them... The way he has carried on the burden of death bowling for RCB, which has been a concern for so many years... he's literally handled that pressure single-handedly. Hats off to him, and he's had a fabulous, fabulous IPL," the left-hander further stated. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: RCB star Harshal Patel equals Dwayne Bravo’s all-time record with 32 scalps during Eliminator vs KKR For the unversed, Harshal-starrer RCB bowed out of the current edition after losing the Eliminator to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets, with two balls to spare on Monday (October 11). The 30-year-old equalled Dwayne Bravo's record of most wickets in a single season (32) before Bengaluru's run came to an end on Monday.

Not Glenn Maxwell or KL Rahul: Gautam Gambhir names his player of the tournament for IPL 2021

<p>Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) dream of lifting their maiden IPL trophy came to end on Monday (October 11), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as they lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021's Eliminator. The three-time runners-up had qualified for the playoffs with two games to spare in the league stage, however, they lost to the KKR line-up by 4 wickets to end their 2021 season.</p>

<p>One of the main reasons for RCB's qualification into the playoffs was because of all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's memorable run in the ongoing season. Shifting base from the Punjab Kings (PBKS) to the RCB camp, the Aussie veteran was among runs and ended the season with 513 runs at&nbsp;an average of 42.75 and a strike-rate of 144.10. In addition, he chipped in with few key wickets (3) and tidy spells with the ball.</p>

<p>However, Maxwell couldn't do much with the bat in the Eliminator as KKR beat RCB in a last-over finish, with two balls to spare. After the loss, some of the social media users slammed and abused players following RCB's exit. To this, Maxwell has reacted strongly and posted a hard-hitting note on his official Twitter handle.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He wrote, "Some of the garbage that has been following on social media is absolutely disgusting!" Maxwell wrote in a post on Twitter. "We are human beings who are giving our best each and every day. Try being a decent person maybe instead of spreading abuse.</p>

<p>"Thank you to the REAL fans that shared love and appreciation for the players giving their all! Unfortunately, there is some horrible people out there that make social media a horrible place to be. It is unacceptable!!! Please don’t be like them."</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Dan&nbsp;Christian also shared the hate his partner had to suffer post RCB's Eliminator, where the Australian all-rounder struggled with both bat and ball. He returned with an 8-ball 9 and conceded 29 off 10 balls during KKR's 139-run-chase.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>IPL 2021's Qualifier 2 will now see KKR lock horns with the Delhi Capitals (DC) as the winner will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the season-finale on October 15 (Friday) in Dubai.</p>


Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) dream of lifting their maiden IPL trophy came to end on Monday (October 11), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as they lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021's Eliminator.

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) dream of lifting their maiden IPL trophy came to end on Monday (October 11), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as they lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021's Eliminator. The three-time runners-up had qualified for the playoffs with two games to spare in the league stage, however, they lost to the KKR line-up by 4 wickets to end their 2021 season. One of the main reasons for RCB's qualification into the playoffs was because of all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's memorable run in the ongoing season. Shifting base from the Punjab Kings (PBKS) to the RCB camp, the Aussie veteran was among runs and ended the season with 513 runs at an average of 42.75 and a strike-rate of 144.10. In addition, he chipped in with few key wickets (3) and tidy spells with the ball. However, Maxwell couldn't do much with the bat in the Eliminator as KKR beat RCB in a last-over finish, with two balls to spare. After the loss, some of the social media users slammed and abused players following RCB's exit. To this, Maxwell has reacted strongly and posted a hard-hitting note on his official Twitter handle. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: RCB star Harshal Patel equals Dwayne Bravo’s all-time record with 32 scalps during Eliminator vs KKR He wrote, "Some of the garbage that has been following on social media is absolutely disgusting!" Maxwell wrote in a post on Twitter. "We are human beings who are giving our best each and every day. Try being a decent person maybe instead of spreading abuse. "Thank you to the REAL fans that shared love and appreciation for the players giving their all! Unfortunately, there is some horrible people out there that make social media a horrible place to be. It is unacceptable!!! Please don’t be like them." pic.twitter.com/eKQRU3h2XP — Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) October 11, 2021 × ALSO READ | I have given my 120% to RCB, will continue doing so as a player: Virat Kohli after final game as captain On the other hand, Dan Christian also shared the hate his partner had to suffer post RCB's Eliminator, where the Australian all-rounder struggled with both bat and ball. He returned with an 8-ball 9 and conceded 29 off 10 balls during KKR's 139-run-chase. IPL 2021's Qualifier 2 will now see KKR lock horns with the Delhi Capitals (DC) as the winner will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the season-finale on October 15 (Friday) in Dubai.

IPL 2021: Glenn Maxwell 'absolutely disgusted' by social media trolls, reacts strongly after RCB's elimination

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs, with two games to spare. The three-time runners-up completed the league stage at the third position, with 18 points under their belt, and are aiming to win their maiden IPL championship as Kohli is set to resign as the franchise's captain post the ongoing season in the UAE.</p>

<p>Ahead of the Eliminator between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday (October 11), former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar named RCB's biggest match-winner in this season. Manjrekar feels Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been the biggest reason behind RCB's dominance.</p>

<p>For the unversed, Maxwell has 498 runs in 14 games -- at an average of 45.3 -- and a strike-rate of 147 for the Bengaluru camp. In addition, he has chipped in with the ball by claiming 3 wickets at an economy of 8.46.</p>

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<p>Thus, Manjrekar told in a video posted on his Instagram handle, "When you look at Bangalore, you can't help but feel that their progress and their domination has been on the back of one man - Glenn Maxwell. He has been hugely important to the RCB this season."</p>

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<p>"Some might think that it is unfair but when you look at the bowling, it is slightly liable to go for runs. Because when you look at someone like Dan Christian, adding a bit of value only with the ball and nothing with the bat. Mohammed Siraj is not the T20 kind of Burmah-type reliable bowler. When you look at Chahal, the size of Sharjah Stadium makes him more vulnerable. That is a bit of an issue. Harshal Patel might be the key here because he likes bowling on these surfaces."</p>

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<p>RCB are looking to beat KKR in the Eliminator and then face Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2 -- who remain winless versus Bengaluru this season -- to enter the IPL 2021 final and lock horns with MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on October 15 in Dubai.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs, with two games to spare. The three-time runners-up completed the league stage at the third position, with 18 points under their belt, and are aiming to win their maiden IPL championship as Kohli is set to resign as the franchise's captain post the ongoing season in the UAE.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs, with two games to spare. The three-time runners-up completed the league stage at the third position, with 18 points under their belt, and are aiming to win their maiden IPL championship as Kohli is set to resign as the franchise's captain post the ongoing season in the UAE. Ahead of the Eliminator between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday (October 11), former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar named RCB's biggest match-winner in this season. Manjrekar feels Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been the biggest reason behind RCB's dominance. For the unversed, Maxwell has 498 runs in 14 games -- at an average of 45.3 -- and a strike-rate of 147 for the Bengaluru camp. In addition, he has chipped in with the ball by claiming 3 wickets at an economy of 8.46. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli reveals why he quit RCB captaincy: Didn't want to be dishonest towards my responsibility Thus, Manjrekar told in a video posted on his Instagram handle, "When you look at Bangalore, you can't help but feel that their progress and their domination has been on the back of one man - Glenn Maxwell. He has been hugely important to the RCB this season." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaysphotos) × "Some might think that it is unfair but when you look at the bowling, it is slightly liable to go for runs. Because when you look at someone like Dan Christian, adding a bit of value only with the ball and nothing with the bat. Mohammed Siraj is not the T20 kind of Burmah-type reliable bowler. When you look at Chahal, the size of Sharjah Stadium makes him more vulnerable. That is a bit of an issue. Harshal Patel might be the key here because he likes bowling on these surfaces." ALSO READ | CSK receive Yel-lovely welcome at team hotel after thrilling win over DC to reach 9th IPL final - WATCH RCB are looking to beat KKR in the Eliminator and then face Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2 -- who remain winless versus Bengaluru this season -- to enter the IPL 2021 final and lock horns with MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on October 15 in Dubai.

'RCB's domination has been...' - Sanjay Manjrekar names Virat Kohli & Co.'s biggest match-winner in IPL 2021

<p>Srikar Bharat and Glenn Maxwell played unbeaten knocks of 78 and 51 respectively as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 encounter here at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals finished at the top spot in the points table and now the side will square off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Qualifier 1 on Sunday. On the other hand, RCB finished at the third spot and Virat Kohli`s team will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator on Monday.</p>

<p>Chasing 165, RCB got off to the worst start possible as Devdutt Padikkal (0) was sent back to the pavilion in the very first over by Anrich Nortje. The Proteas pacer did not stop there as in his next over, he got the big fish Virat Kohli (4) and RCB was reduced to 6/2.AB de Villiers and Srikar Bharat then got together at the crease and the duo retrieved the innings for RCB.</p>

<p>Both batters put on 49 runs for the third wicket, but as soon as the innings started coming on track, Kohli`s side lost the wicket of de Villiers (26), still needing 110 runs to win from 63 balls. In the 14th over, Glenn Maxwell was dropped two times -- once by Shreyas Iyer and once by Ravichandran Ashwin and as a result, RCB remained in the hunt to chase down 165. In the end, Bharat and Maxwell maintained their composure to guide RCB to a win.</p>

<p>On the last ball, RCB needed five for a win, and Bharat ended up hitting the ball for a six. Earlier, Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan played knocks of 48 and 43 as Delhi Capitals posted a total of 164/5 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).</p>

<p>Apart from Dhawan and Shaw, Shimron Hetmyer also got among the runs as he played a knock of 29. For RCB, Mohammed Siraj returned with two wickets. Sent into bat, Delhi Capitals got off to a brilliant start as openers Dhawan and Shaw put on 55 runs inside the first six overs. Both batters continued till the 10-over mark and as a result, Delhi was sitting nicely at 88/0.</p>

<p>However, the very first ball of the 11th over brought about Dhawan`s (43) dismissal as he was sent back to the pavilion by Purple Cap holder Harshal Patel.Soon after, Prithvi Shaw (48) and Rishabh Pant (10) were dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal and Daniel Christian leaving Delhi Capitals at 108/3 in the 13th over.</p>

<p>In the end, Shimron Hetmyer played a quickfire cameo of 29 runs to propel Delhi`s total past the 160-run mark.</p>

<p><strong>Brief Scores:</strong> Delhi Capitals 164/5 (Prithvi Shaw 48, Shikhar Dhawan 43, Mohammed Siraj 2-25) vs RCB 166/3 (Srikar Bharat 78*, Glenn Maxwell 51*, Anrich Nortje 2-24).&nbsp;</p>


Srikar Bharat and Glenn Maxwell played unbeaten knocks of 78 and 51 respectively as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 encounter here at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.

Srikar Bharat and Glenn Maxwell played unbeaten knocks of 78 and 51 respectively as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 encounter here at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. Delhi Capitals finished at the top spot in the points table and now the side will square off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Qualifier 1 on Sunday. On the other hand, RCB finished at the third spot and Virat Kohli`s team will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator on Monday. Chasing 165, RCB got off to the worst start possible as Devdutt Padikkal (0) was sent back to the pavilion in the very first over by Anrich Nortje. The Proteas pacer did not stop there as in his next over, he got the big fish Virat Kohli (4) and RCB was reduced to 6/2.AB de Villiers and Srikar Bharat then got together at the crease and the duo retrieved the innings for RCB. Both batters put on 49 runs for the third wicket, but as soon as the innings started coming on track, Kohli`s side lost the wicket of de Villiers (26), still needing 110 runs to win from 63 balls. In the 14th over, Glenn Maxwell was dropped two times -- once by Shreyas Iyer and once by Ravichandran Ashwin and as a result, RCB remained in the hunt to chase down 165. In the end, Bharat and Maxwell maintained their composure to guide RCB to a win. On the last ball, RCB needed five for a win, and Bharat ended up hitting the ball for a six. Earlier, Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan played knocks of 48 and 43 as Delhi Capitals posted a total of 164/5 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Apart from Dhawan and Shaw, Shimron Hetmyer also got among the runs as he played a knock of 29. For RCB, Mohammed Siraj returned with two wickets. Sent into bat, Delhi Capitals got off to a brilliant start as openers Dhawan and Shaw put on 55 runs inside the first six overs. Both batters continued till the 10-over mark and as a result, Delhi was sitting nicely at 88/0. However, the very first ball of the 11th over brought about Dhawan`s (43) dismissal as he was sent back to the pavilion by Purple Cap holder Harshal Patel.Soon after, Prithvi Shaw (48) and Rishabh Pant (10) were dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal and Daniel Christian leaving Delhi Capitals at 108/3 in the 13th over. In the end, Shimron Hetmyer played a quickfire cameo of 29 runs to propel Delhi`s total past the 160-run mark. Brief Scores: Delhi Capitals 164/5 (Prithvi Shaw 48, Shikhar Dhawan 43, Mohammed Siraj 2-25) vs RCB 166/3 (Srikar Bharat 78*, Glenn Maxwell 51*, Anrich Nortje 2-24).

KS Bharat's 78 helps RCB pull off thrilling 7-wicket win against table-toppers Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021

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<p>Tech billionaire Elon Musk's one of the latest tweets has left the Indian cricket fans confused as he wrote "Maxwell was incredible" just moments after Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29).&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, Maxwell hit his second successive half-century to fire RCB to a convincing win. The Australian batting all-rounder made an unbeaten 50 off 30 deliveries as Bangalore chased down their victory target of 150 in 17.1 overs.</p>

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<p>However, Musk's tweet — "Maxwell was incredible" — was not meant for the Australian batter as it was a response to an article on scientist James Clerk Maxwell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But many Indian cricket&nbsp;fans assumed that Elon Musk has appreciated the cricketer, and rightly so as the IPL fever is high with the second leg of the 14th edition of cash-rich league&nbsp;underway in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the Twitter users commented, "Yes sir. We all just saw the RCB match too." "So the richest person also looks interested In cricket!" another chimed in. One user even went on to say, "AB is better."</p>

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<p><strong>Who was&nbsp;James Clerk Maxwell?</strong></p>

<p>So, it is clear that Tesla owner Elon Musk didn't compliment the cricketer, his tweet was actually for James Clerk Maxwell, who was a Scottish mathematician and scientist responsible for the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation describing electricity, magnetism and light as different manifestations of the same phenomenon for the first time.</p>

<p>According to Space.com, the scientist's insights took the form of 20 interconnected equations, which, a few years later, were reduced to four equations of electromagnetism that are still taught to scientists and engineers today.</p>

<p>His revolution followed Isaac Newton's first unification of physics, in which Earth's gravity was joined with the gravity of the heavens under a single law, and Maxwell's equations became known as the second great unification in physics.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Tech billionaire Elon Musk's one of the latest tweets has left the Indian cricket fans confused as he wrote "Maxwell was incredible" just moments after Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29).

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's one of the latest tweets has left the Indian cricket fans confused as he wrote "Maxwell was incredible" just moments after Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29). During the match, Maxwell hit his second successive half-century to fire RCB to a convincing win. The Australian batting all-rounder made an unbeaten 50 off 30 deliveries as Bangalore chased down their victory target of 150 in 17.1 overs. ALSO READ | UK's fuel crisis hits Cristiano Ronaldo! Manchester United star's Bentley goes petrol-hunting - see pics However, Musk's tweet — "Maxwell was incredible" — was not meant for the Australian batter as it was a response to an article on scientist James Clerk Maxwell. But many Indian cricket fans assumed that Elon Musk has appreciated the cricketer, and rightly so as the IPL fever is high with the second leg of the 14th edition of cash-rich league underway in UAE. One of the Twitter users commented, "Yes sir. We all just saw the RCB match too." "So the richest person also looks interested In cricket!" another chimed in. One user even went on to say, "AB is better." ALSO READ | Ashwin reacts sharply after rumours of him complaining against Virat Kohli to the BCCI go viral Who was James Clerk Maxwell? So, it is clear that Tesla owner Elon Musk didn't compliment the cricketer, his tweet was actually for James Clerk Maxwell, who was a Scottish mathematician and scientist responsible for the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation describing electricity, magnetism and light as different manifestations of the same phenomenon for the first time. According to Space.com, the scientist's insights took the form of 20 interconnected equations, which, a few years later, were reduced to four equations of electromagnetism that are still taught to scientists and engineers today. His revolution followed Isaac Newton's first unification of physics, in which Earth's gravity was joined with the gravity of the heavens under a single law, and Maxwell's equations became known as the second great unification in physics. (With inputs from agencies)

'Maxwell was incredible': Elon Musk's tweet confuses Indian cricket fans

<p>After registering a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell praised Srikar Bharat, calling him 'genuine top-class'&nbsp;batter.</p>

<p>Chasing 150, Glenn Maxwell and Srikar Bharat scored 50 and 44 respectively as RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets with 17 balls to spare. With this win, RCB consolidated its position at the third spot with 14 points from 11 games.</p>

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<p>"I thought we played really well. They got off to an absolute flier and to bring them back in the last 10 overs was outstanding, then we controlled the tempo of the innings and finished it off. I have felt good since coming here, got myself into a nice routine at training and outside of training as well, just feel like it is really clicking for me. I don't suppose it (the atmosphere) is different to any other franchise, just what we have created as a group," Maxwell told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended.</p>

<p>Earlier, Harshal Patel's three-wicket haul helped RCB restrict Rajasthan Royals to 149/9 in the allotted twenty overs. For Sanju Samson's side, Evin Lewis top-scored with a knock of 58 runs from 37 balls.</p>

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<p>Yuzvendra Chahal was adjudged as Man of the Match for his two-wicket haul. "It is nice to have a bunch of guys doing different things and not relying on one guy. Everyone is chipping in and it has been a really enjoyable group so far. I wouldn't call it an experiment, he's (Bharat) a genuine top-class batter and the way he has gone about his innings is outstanding," he added.</p>

<p>RCB will next square off against Punjab Kings on Sunday in the ongoing IPL.</p>


After registering a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell praised Srikar Bharat, calling him 'genuine top-class' batter.

After registering a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell praised Srikar Bharat, calling him 'genuine top-class' batter. Chasing 150, Glenn Maxwell and Srikar Bharat scored 50 and 44 respectively as RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets with 17 balls to spare. With this win, RCB consolidated its position at the third spot with 14 points from 11 games. ALSO READ | R Ashwin reacts sharply after rumours of him complaining against Virat Kohli, to the BCCI, goes viral "I thought we played really well. They got off to an absolute flier and to bring them back in the last 10 overs was outstanding, then we controlled the tempo of the innings and finished it off. I have felt good since coming here, got myself into a nice routine at training and outside of training as well, just feel like it is really clicking for me. I don't suppose it (the atmosphere) is different to any other franchise, just what we have created as a group," Maxwell told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended. Earlier, Harshal Patel's three-wicket haul helped RCB restrict Rajasthan Royals to 149/9 in the allotted twenty overs. For Sanju Samson's side, Evin Lewis top-scored with a knock of 58 runs from 37 balls. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, SRH vs CSK, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings? Yuzvendra Chahal was adjudged as Man of the Match for his two-wicket haul. "It is nice to have a bunch of guys doing different things and not relying on one guy. Everyone is chipping in and it has been a really enjoyable group so far. I wouldn't call it an experiment, he's (Bharat) a genuine top-class batter and the way he has gone about his innings is outstanding," he added. RCB will next square off against Punjab Kings on Sunday in the ongoing IPL.

IPL 2021: RCB's Glenn Maxwell praises Srikar Bharat for his 35-ball 44 vs RR

IPL 2021: Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal shine, here's Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals clash in pics

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore dished out a clinical display with both bat and ball to record a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday, boosting their prospects of a top-two finish.</p>

<p>Chasing 150, RCB completed the task with as many as 17 balls to spare.</p>

<p>Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell blazed away to an unbeaten 50 off just 30 balls, while Srikar Bharat played sensibly for his 44 off 35 deliveries.</p>

<p>RCB needed 71 runs in the back 10 after the RR bowlers checked the flow of runs following the dismissals of Virat Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (22).</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-virender-sehwag-schools-pbks-skipper-kl-rahul-on-his-batting-after-mi-clash-416851">IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag schools PBKS skipper KL Rahul on his batting after MI clash</a></strong></p>

<p>Kohli and Padikkal gave the team a brisk start as RCB scored nine runs per over in the power play.</p>

<p>The Indian captain got three boundaries in the first over though he was lucky with the first one that flew over the slip cordon off a leading edge.</p>

<p>However, both got out after settling down with Kohli falling to a fine direct hit by Riyan Parag after he had made a diving stop.</p>

<p>Earlier, RCB staged an excellent comeback as Rajasthan Royals blew away a blistering start to finish at 149 for nine.</p>

<p>Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed (2/10) and leg-break bowler Yuzvendra Chahal (2/18) triggered the slide after RR were cruising at 100 for one in the 11th over.</p>

<p>Pacer Harshal Patel (3/34) came close to picking a hat-trick in successive matches, in the final over, but Kartik Tyagi denied him that as RR lost eight wickets for 49 runs.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/trouble-for-virat-kohli-senior-cricketers-complained-about-indian-skippers-attitude-to-bccis-jay-shah-report-416835">Trouble for Virat Kohli? Senior cricketers complained about Indian skipper's attitude to BCCI's Jay Shah: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Evin Lewis top-scored with 58 off 37 balls, but he was guilty of throwing away his wicket at a crucial juncture, and so was skipper Sanju Samson (19), whose adventurism did not help his team.</p>

<p>Asked to take first strike, RR saw off two quiet overs before Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal (31) decided to cut loose at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.</p>

<p>From eight for two in two overs, RR were cruising at 39 for no loss at the end of fourth before racing past the fifty-run mark in the next over, with Lewis being the aggressor.</p>

<p>Jaiswal played the day's first scoring shot when he hit Mohammed Siraj through the cover and in the next over, he clobbered Glenn Maxwell for a huge six over long on.</p>

<p>Lewis took over after that, smashing debutant English left-arm pacer George Garton for two sixes and a four as RR picked 18 off the over.</p>

<p>Garton was coming back into the attack after being strangely taken off despite a very economical first over.</p>

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<p>Lewis hammered another six and a four against Harshal Patel, as RR crossed the fifty in the fifth over.</p>

<p>India pacer Siraj came back to bowl a tight sixth over but Jaiswal got two boundaries off Daniel Christian to record RR's best opening partnership of the ongoing season, even as Kohli kept switching his bowlers frequently.</p>

<p>Maxwell kept things tight in the next over, giving away just four runs, before Jaiswal smoked Christian for a maximum over extra cover.</p>

<p>However, Christian had the last laugh as Jaiswal mistimed and failed to clear Siraj at mid off.<br />
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<p>Lewis continued in same vein and hit Harshal Patel for two successive fours before in-form skipper Sanju Samson went inside out to clobber leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal over extra over for a six.</p>

<p>Garton, who was taken to the task by Lewis in his second over, came back strongly to exact revenge when he had the big-hitter from Trinidad sky one for wicketkeeper Bharat Srikar to complete a high catch.</p>

<p>Samson pulled Garton over deep square leg for a six but RR lost the plot after that, the slide starting with the wicket of Mahipal Lomror off Chahal.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore dished out a clinical display with both bat and ball to record a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday, boosting their prospects of a top-two finish.

Royal Challengers Bangalore dished out a clinical display with both bat and ball to record a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday, boosting their prospects of a top-two finish. Chasing 150, RCB completed the task with as many as 17 balls to spare. Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell blazed away to an unbeaten 50 off just 30 balls, while Srikar Bharat played sensibly for his 44 off 35 deliveries. RCB needed 71 runs in the back 10 after the RR bowlers checked the flow of runs following the dismissals of Virat Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (22). ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag schools PBKS skipper KL Rahul on his batting after MI clash Kohli and Padikkal gave the team a brisk start as RCB scored nine runs per over in the power play. The Indian captain got three boundaries in the first over though he was lucky with the first one that flew over the slip cordon off a leading edge. However, both got out after settling down with Kohli falling to a fine direct hit by Riyan Parag after he had made a diving stop. Earlier, RCB staged an excellent comeback as Rajasthan Royals blew away a blistering start to finish at 149 for nine. Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed (2/10) and leg-break bowler Yuzvendra Chahal (2/18) triggered the slide after RR were cruising at 100 for one in the 11th over. Pacer Harshal Patel (3/34) came close to picking a hat-trick in successive matches, in the final over, but Kartik Tyagi denied him that as RR lost eight wickets for 49 runs. ALSO READ | Trouble for Virat Kohli? Senior cricketers complained about Indian skipper's attitude to BCCI's Jay Shah: Report Evin Lewis top-scored with 58 off 37 balls, but he was guilty of throwing away his wicket at a crucial juncture, and so was skipper Sanju Samson (19), whose adventurism did not help his team. Asked to take first strike, RR saw off two quiet overs before Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal (31) decided to cut loose at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. From eight for two in two overs, RR were cruising at 39 for no loss at the end of fourth before racing past the fifty-run mark in the next over, with Lewis being the aggressor. Jaiswal played the day's first scoring shot when he hit Mohammed Siraj through the cover and in the next over, he clobbered Glenn Maxwell for a huge six over long on. Lewis took over after that, smashing debutant English left-arm pacer George Garton for two sixes and a four as RR picked 18 off the over. Garton was coming back into the attack after being strangely taken off despite a very economical first over. And we march on! 🙌🏻 Drop a ❤️ if you enjoyed that all-round display from our stars, 12th Man Army! #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2021 #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/BMHmw43Qct — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 29, 2021 × Lewis hammered another six and a four against Harshal Patel, as RR crossed the fifty in the fifth over. India pacer Siraj came back to bowl a tight sixth over but Jaiswal got two boundaries off Daniel Christian to record RR's best opening partnership of the ongoing season, even as Kohli kept switching his bowlers frequently. Maxwell kept things tight in the next over, giving away just four runs, before Jaiswal smoked Christian for a maximum over extra cover. However, Christian had the last laugh as Jaiswal mistimed and failed to clear Siraj at mid off. It swung a bit early on but the fast bowlers didn't get much purchase from the pitch as the innings progressed. A match winning FIFTY for @Gmaxi_32 as @RCBTweets win by 7 wickets against #RR. Scorecard - https://t.co/nORWT9iLHL #RRvRCB #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/k2iGxhYPJN — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 29, 2021 × Lewis continued in same vein and hit Harshal Patel for two successive fours before in-form skipper Sanju Samson went inside out to clobber leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal over extra over for a six. Garton, who was taken to the task by Lewis in his second over, came back strongly to exact revenge when he had the big-hitter from Trinidad sky one for wicketkeeper Bharat Srikar to complete a high catch. Samson pulled Garton over deep square leg for a six but RR lost the plot after that, the slide starting with the wicket of Mahipal Lomror off Chahal.

IPL 2021: All-round Royal Challengers Bangalore thrash Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli lavished praise on Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell`s 37-ball, 56-run innings against Mumbai Indians, which was the cornerstone of the side`s 54-run victory over five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions on Sunday.<br />
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On Sunday, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the RCB top-order finally clicked with Kohli smashing a half century, followed by another classic T20 innings from Maxwell which helped the side reach a competitive 165/6 and then dismiss the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians for 111 runs in 18.1 overs.<br />
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RCB are currently third behind CSK and DC with 12 points and Kohli would be happy to have broken a three-match losing streak. Maxwell slammed three sixes and six boundaries in his 56 and also claimed the wickets of MI captain Rohit Sharma and Krunal Pandya.<br />
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"Maxi`s (Maxwell) innings was unbelievable. If you don`t try and stamp your authority, (JAsprit) Bumrah will get over you -- that`s how good he is! You have to be at your level best. I`d give it a perfect ten tonight," Kohli said after the match.<br />
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Kohli also applauded the hat-trick efforts of pace bowler Harshal Patel, who became the third Royal Challengers Bowler to achieve the feat. Patel has been leading the `Purple Cap` for long and his four-wicket haul on Sunday takes his tally to 23 wickets from 10 matches.<br />
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli lavished praise on Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell`s 37-ball, 56-run innings against Mumbai Indians, which was the cornerstone of the side`s 54-run victory over five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli lavished praise on Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell`s 37-ball, 56-run innings against Mumbai Indians, which was the cornerstone of the side`s 54-run victory over five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions on Sunday. On Sunday, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the RCB top-order finally clicked with Kohli smashing a half century, followed by another classic T20 innings from Maxwell which helped the side reach a competitive 165/6 and then dismiss the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians for 111 runs in 18.1 overs. RCB are currently third behind CSK and DC with 12 points and Kohli would be happy to have broken a three-match losing streak. Maxwell slammed three sixes and six boundaries in his 56 and also claimed the wickets of MI captain Rohit Sharma and Krunal Pandya. "Maxi`s (Maxwell) innings was unbelievable. If you don`t try and stamp your authority, (JAsprit) Bumrah will get over you -- that`s how good he is! You have to be at your level best. I`d give it a perfect ten tonight," Kohli said after the match. "We left out 15 (runs) out there... Those are the things where we feel we can get 20-25 extra runs." Kohli also applauded the hat-trick efforts of pace bowler Harshal Patel, who became the third Royal Challengers Bowler to achieve the feat. Patel has been leading the `Purple Cap` for long and his four-wicket haul on Sunday takes his tally to 23 wickets from 10 matches. "I went with my gut feel with DC (Christian). With his experience and change-ups, he bowled an amazing over. What Harshal did was unbelievable."

Kohli singles out Maxwell, Harshal for special praise after win over Mumbai Indians

<p>Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams have had contrasting campaigns so far in the first-ever IPL season which is being played in two halves. While the Kohli-led RCB franchise are at the third place, with 5 wins from 7 encounters, the KKR outfit find themselves at the seventh spot, with only 2&nbsp;wins from 7 games. Thus, they will hope for a better start to the second and final leg of IPL 14, when they take on the RCB camp.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As far as the match between RCB and KKR is considered, here is everything you need to know about the clash:</p>

<p><strong>Head to Head record:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The KKR franchise have a better record versus the RCB unit. In head-to-head encounters overall, KKR lead RCB 14-13 but Kohli &amp; Co. have managed to narrow down their lead in recent times. In the first leg of IPL 2021, RCB thrashed KKR by 38 runs in Chennai.</p>

<p><strong>Stats:</strong></p>

<p>On Monday, Kohli is set to become the first-ever player become the first player to feature in 200 matches in one T20 tournament.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-rcb-vs-kkr-pitch-report-weather-and-probable-playing-xis-for-royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-match-414429"><strong>IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR: Pitch report, weather and probable playing XIs for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders match</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Trivia:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>-<strong>&nbsp;</strong>RCB great AB de&nbsp;Villiers has three consecutive half-centuries against the Kolkata franchise. He was the Man-of-the-Match the last time both sides faced each other.</p>

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- For the unversed, both Russell and Narine have a strike rate of 200 or more against the Bengaluru bowlers.</p>

<p><b>Squads:</b></p>

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Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20).

Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20). The two teams have had contrasting campaigns so far in the first-ever IPL season which is being played in two halves. While the Kohli-led RCB franchise are at the third place, with 5 wins from 7 encounters, the KKR outfit find themselves at the seventh spot, with only 2 wins from 7 games. Thus, they will hope for a better start to the second and final leg of IPL 14, when they take on the RCB camp. As far as the match between RCB and KKR is considered, here is everything you need to know about the clash: Head to Head record: The KKR franchise have a better record versus the RCB unit. In head-to-head encounters overall, KKR lead RCB 14-13 but Kohli & Co. have managed to narrow down their lead in recent times. In the first leg of IPL 2021, RCB thrashed KKR by 38 runs in Chennai. Stats: On Monday, Kohli is set to become the first-ever player become the first player to feature in 200 matches in one T20 tournament. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR: Pitch report, weather and probable playing XIs for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders match Trivia: - RCB great AB de Villiers has three consecutive half-centuries against the Kolkata franchise. He was the Man-of-the-Match the last time both sides faced each other. - For the unversed, both Russell and Narine have a strike rate of 200 or more against the Bengaluru bowlers. Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan(c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik(w), Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, Harbhajan Singh, Tim Southee, Shakib Al Hasan, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Sandeep Warrier, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vaibhav Arora Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers(w), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Daniel Christian, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Srikar Bharat, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammed Azharuddeen, George Garton, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Akash Deep

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

IPL 2021: 5 lowest scores by Virat Kohli-led RCB after flop show vs KKR in Match 31

<p>Ahead of the match 31 of IPL 2021, on Monday (September 20), between Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), former Indian opener and Punjab Kings' (PBKS) batting coach Wasim Jaffer has broken the internet with his extremely hilarious post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaffer often shares his players to watch out for ahead of every IPL game, or during Team India's encounters, and this time around as well, his tweet went viral as he shared a rather unusual post; depicting his two players to watch out during the match 31, which will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While many thought the Jaffer was pointing out at 'GOATs' Kohli and AB de Villiers, he later clarified that his tweet was for the RCB captain and KKR's Dinesh Karthik. He wrote, "It is indeed Goat VK and Shirt DK"</p>

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<p>'GOAT' Kohli is set to become the first&nbsp;player to feature in 200 matches in one T20 tournament on Monday evening,&nbsp;whereas DK will like to make a vital contribution for KKR as a finisher and keeper in match 31. He was last seen as a commentator during the India tour of United Kingdom recently, where his analysis and multi-colour shirts became a huge hit on social media platforms.</p>


Ahead of the match 31 of IPL 2021, on Monday (September 20), between Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), former Indian opener and Punjab Kings' (PBKS) batting coach Wasim Jaffer has broken the internet with his extremely hilarious post.

Ahead of the match 31 of IPL 2021, on Monday (September 20), between Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), former Indian opener and Punjab Kings' (PBKS) batting coach Wasim Jaffer has broken the internet with his extremely hilarious post. Jaffer often shares his players to watch out for ahead of every IPL game, or during Team India's encounters, and this time around as well, his tweet went viral as he shared a rather unusual post; depicting his two players to watch out during the match 31, which will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Here's what he tweeted- Looking forward to seeing these two tonight. #KKRvRCB #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/pecF2DKYEr — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 20, 2021 × While many thought the Jaffer was pointing out at 'GOATs' Kohli and AB de Villiers, he later clarified that his tweet was for the RCB captain and KKR's Dinesh Karthik. He wrote, "It is indeed Goat VK and Shirt DK" It is indeed Goat VK and Shirt DK — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 20, 2021 × 'GOAT' Kohli is set to become the first player to feature in 200 matches in one T20 tournament on Monday evening, whereas DK will like to make a vital contribution for KKR as a finisher and keeper in match 31. He was last seen as a commentator during the India tour of United Kingdom recently, where his analysis and multi-colour shirts became a huge hit on social media platforms.

IPL 2021: Wasim Jaffer leaves netizens ROFL as he shares his players to watch out for RCB vs KKR clash

<p>IPL 2021's second and final leg commenced on September 19 (Sunday) as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on the Rohit Sharma-less Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 30, and defeated them by 20 runs in Dubai. The action will now move onto Abu Dhabi as the Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) versus Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 31 on Monday evening (September 20).</p>

<p>Currently, the 2016 runners-up RCB find themselves in a much-better position in the points table, occupying the third position with 5 wins from 7 encounters. On the other hand, the two-time champions KKR are languishing at the seventh position and are in a do-or-die situation where they have to make every match count.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ahead of match 31, here's everything you need to know about the pitch report,&nbsp;weather and probable playing XI:&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Weather and pitch report: </strong>A hot and humid evening is set to greet the players from both the dens. KKR will feel more at home in Abu Dhabi, winning five out of their seven matches at the venue during IPL 2020.&nbsp;Bowlers can expect some help from the surface as a modest-scoring thriller looks on cards in Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs for RCB vs KKR</strong></p>

<p><strong>KKR Probable XI: </strong>Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi/Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy</p>

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<strong>RCB Probable XI: </strong>Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed/Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal</p>

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<p>With Kohli set to step down as the RCB captain post the ongoing season, the Bengaluru franchise will be eager to start the second and final leg with a bang. It is another good chance for them to win their maiden title and give a proper send-off to their outgoing skipper. For that to happen, RCB will have to start with a bang versus KKR.<br />
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IPL 2021's second and final leg commenced on September 19 (Sunday) as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on the Rohit Sharma-less Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 30, and defeated them by 20 runs in Dubai.

IPL 2021's second and final leg commenced on September 19 (Sunday) as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on the Rohit Sharma-less Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 30, and defeated them by 20 runs in Dubai. The action will now move onto Abu Dhabi as the Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) versus Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 31 on Monday evening (September 20). Currently, the 2016 runners-up RCB find themselves in a much-better position in the points table, occupying the third position with 5 wins from 7 encounters. On the other hand, the two-time champions KKR are languishing at the seventh position and are in a do-or-die situation where they have to make every match count. × Ahead of match 31, here's everything you need to know about the pitch report, weather and probable playing XI: Weather and pitch report: A hot and humid evening is set to greet the players from both the dens. KKR will feel more at home in Abu Dhabi, winning five out of their seven matches at the venue during IPL 2020. Bowlers can expect some help from the surface as a modest-scoring thriller looks on cards in Abu Dhabi. Predicted Playing XIs for RCB vs KKR KKR Probable XI: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi/Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy RCB Probable XI: Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed/Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal ALSO READ | Virat Kohli to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021 With Kohli set to step down as the RCB captain post the ongoing season, the Bengaluru franchise will be eager to start the second and final leg with a bang. It is another good chance for them to win their maiden title and give a proper send-off to their outgoing skipper. For that to happen, RCB will have to start with a bang versus KKR.

IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR: Pitch report, weather and probable playing XIs for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders match

<p>Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, who plays for Royal Challenger Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) believes that the shift of IPL 2021 from India to the UAE will benefit Australia and other teams well in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will kick off from October 17 in UAE, just after the 14th edition of the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For the IPL to be there to have a lot of international players that are potentially going to be in that World Cup over there playing, I think it’s probably levelled the playing field a fair bit," said Maxwell as quoted by the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Probably makes it a little bit easier for there not to be as much of a home ground advantage. For the IPL to be there to have a lot of international players that are potentially going to be in that World Cup over there playing, I think it's probably levelled the playing field a fair bit," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IPL 2021 will resume on September 19 as it was halted mid way after being suspended in May due to multiple cases inside its bio-bubble when the tournament was underway in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Maxwell also said that the IPL stint will help the preparation of the Australian players. "The fact we've got a lot of guys going over for the IPL as a preparation, get a few games in those conditions, it's going to do wonders for our batters," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our bowlers are going to be up and firing by the time the tournament starts. I can assure you everyone is looking forward to hitting the ground running over there," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the top players of the Australian team, including Steve Smith, David Warner, Aaron Finch and Pat Cummins, have not competed in the last few months and will be back in action at the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Being drawn in a tough group alongside champions West Indies, England and South Africa, the Australians will begin their campaign on October 23 against South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Commenting on the draw, Maxwell said, "There are no weak teams in this World Cup and we know that. We know we’ve also got a very good chance of beating everyone on our day."</p>

<p>"Both groups are going to be tough, it doesn’t matter. As I said before there are no weak teams in this World Cup so every game is going to be tough for us."</p>

<p>"If we play our best, I feel that’s going to be good enough on the day. I think we’ll be focussing solely on what we can do every game and hopefully, that is good enough at the end of the day," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, who plays for Royal Challenger Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) believes that the shift of IPL 2021 from India to the UAE will benefit Australia and other teams well in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will kick off from October 17 in UAE, just after the 14th edition of the IPL.

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, who plays for Royal Challenger Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) believes that the shift of IPL 2021 from India to the UAE will benefit Australia and other teams well in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will kick off from October 17 in UAE, just after the 14th edition of the IPL. "For the IPL to be there to have a lot of international players that are potentially going to be in that World Cup over there playing, I think it’s probably levelled the playing field a fair bit," said Maxwell as quoted by the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). "Probably makes it a little bit easier for there not to be as much of a home ground advantage. For the IPL to be there to have a lot of international players that are potentially going to be in that World Cup over there playing, I think it's probably levelled the playing field a fair bit," he added. IPL 2021 will resume on September 19 as it was halted mid way after being suspended in May due to multiple cases inside its bio-bubble when the tournament was underway in India. ALSO READ | 'MS Dhoni still has got....' - Farokh Engineer opines on why BCCI named former captain as Team India's mentor for T20 WC Maxwell also said that the IPL stint will help the preparation of the Australian players. "The fact we've got a lot of guys going over for the IPL as a preparation, get a few games in those conditions, it's going to do wonders for our batters," he said. "Our bowlers are going to be up and firing by the time the tournament starts. I can assure you everyone is looking forward to hitting the ground running over there," he added. Some of the top players of the Australian team, including Steve Smith, David Warner, Aaron Finch and Pat Cummins, have not competed in the last few months and will be back in action at the IPL. ALSO READ | IPL 2021 welcomes fans back to stadiums as tournament set to resume on September 19 Being drawn in a tough group alongside champions West Indies, England and South Africa, the Australians will begin their campaign on October 23 against South Africa. Commenting on the draw, Maxwell said, "There are no weak teams in this World Cup and we know that. We know we’ve also got a very good chance of beating everyone on our day." "Both groups are going to be tough, it doesn’t matter. As I said before there are no weak teams in this World Cup so every game is going to be tough for us." "If we play our best, I feel that’s going to be good enough on the day. I think we’ll be focussing solely on what we can do every game and hopefully, that is good enough at the end of the day," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Glenn Maxwell believes IPL in UAE will be 'level playing field' for T20 World Cup

<p>Australia won the 2015 ODI World Cup and became only the second country to win the elusive title as hosts. In the 2015 edition, Australia and co-hosts New Zealand had locked horns with each other in the summit clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne where the Michael Clarke-led Men in Yellow defeated the Black Caps by 7 wickets.</p>

<p>Soon after the victory, players were busy giving interviews when Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell left his interview midway to hug Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian cricketer Tendulkar -- who was the brand ambassador of the 2015 edition -- was walking towards the presentation stage to be part of the ceremony. Maxwell noticed Tendulkar and ran towards him to pay his respect to the legend and give him a hug. The video was recorded by one of the fans and went viral on social media back then.&nbsp;<strong>Check out the video -</strong></p>

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<p>For the unversed, Tendulkar and Maxwell have shared the dressing room in Mumbai Indians (MI) camp during the IPL 2013 edition, when Rohit Sharma-led MI won the championship for the first time. Maxwell was part of the MI dugout before he was bought by the Punjab Kings (PBKS), then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). He will resume his services for Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the UAE leg of IPL 14, from September 19.</p>

<p>Coming to his 2015 ODI WC performance, Maxwell was an integral part of Clarke &amp; Co.'s success; finishing with 2 fifties, 1 hundred, vital knocks in the quarter and semi-finals along with 6 scalps overall.</p>


Australia won the 2015 ODI World Cup and became only the second country to win the elusive title as hosts. In the 2015 edition, Australia and co-hosts New Zealand had locked horns with each other in the summit clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne where the Michael Clarke-led Men in Yellow defeated the Black Caps by 7 wickets.

Australia won the 2015 ODI World Cup and became only the second country to win the elusive title as hosts. In the 2015 edition, Australia and co-hosts New Zealand had locked horns with each other in the summit clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne where the Michael Clarke-led Men in Yellow defeated the Black Caps by 7 wickets. Soon after the victory, players were busy giving interviews when Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell left his interview midway to hug Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian cricketer Tendulkar -- who was the brand ambassador of the 2015 edition -- was walking towards the presentation stage to be part of the ceremony. Maxwell noticed Tendulkar and ran towards him to pay his respect to the legend and give him a hug. The video was recorded by one of the fans and went viral on social media back then. Check out the video - × For the unversed, Tendulkar and Maxwell have shared the dressing room in Mumbai Indians (MI) camp during the IPL 2013 edition, when Rohit Sharma-led MI won the championship for the first time. Maxwell was part of the MI dugout before he was bought by the Punjab Kings (PBKS), then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). He will resume his services for Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the UAE leg of IPL 14, from September 19. Coming to his 2015 ODI WC performance, Maxwell was an integral part of Clarke & Co.'s success; finishing with 2 fifties, 1 hundred, vital knocks in the quarter and semi-finals along with 6 scalps overall.

Throwback: When Glenn Maxwell left interview midway to hug Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar after Australia's 2015 World Cup win - watch

<p>The current year's IPL was postponed indefinitely in May after a calamitous episode of COVID-19 in India. The IPL has since been rescheduled to finish the excess 31&nbsp;matches in 27 days between September 19 and October 15 in the UAE, completing only two days before the T20 World Cup starts, which has additionally been migrated to the locale from India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cricket Australia has made room for the country's top white-ball players to get back to the Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates in September and October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It will be the second progressive season where players, for example, David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis have missed the initial rounds of Australia's homegrown rivalries to take an interest in the rewarding homegrown T20 competition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Cricket Australia's clearance came after the Afghanistan Cricket Board affirmed the deferment of a three-match ODI series between the two countries initially wanted to be held in India in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A T20 tri-series additionally including the West Indies was beca use of form a significant piece of the World Cup preparations for all three crews, and Afghanistan specialists are proceeding with endeavors to tie down a venue to host it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, and Daniel Sams – are presently expected to get back to the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pat Cummins has said he will miss the IPL second phase due to the approaching birth of his first kid child has focused on Australia's T20 World Cup slant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Josh Hazlewood, Riley Meredith, Dan Christian, Moises Henriques, Mitch Marsh, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye, and Josh Philippe are the players that hold IPL deals that were essential for the squad that visited the Caribbean and Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Marsh, and Josh Philippe had quit the first phase of the IPL competition that was held in India, yet are allowed to get back to the rescheduled IPL, despite the fact that it has not yet been affirmed on the off chance that they will.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ricky Ponting, the head coach of the Delhi Capitals IPL side, said the tournament was the ideal groundwork for the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"No doubt it's their best preparation to be in those exact conditions, playing in probably the strongest domestic T20 tournament in the world," Ricky Ponting said on SEN radio&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All the best players in the world will be there and I'm not just saying it because I want some of the Australian players there at the Delhi Capitals," he added.</p>


The current year's IPL was postponed indefinitely in May after a calamitous episode of COVID-19 in India. The IPL has since been rescheduled to finish the excess 31 matches in 27 days between September 19 and October 15 in the UAE, completing only two days before the T20 World Cup starts, which has additionally been migrated to the locale from India.

The current year's IPL was postponed indefinitely in May after a calamitous episode of COVID-19 in India. The IPL has since been rescheduled to finish the excess 31 matches in 27 days between September 19 and October 15 in the UAE, completing only two days before the T20 World Cup starts, which has additionally been migrated to the locale from India. Cricket Australia has made room for the country's top white-ball players to get back to the Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates in September and October. It will be the second progressive season where players, for example, David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis have missed the initial rounds of Australia's homegrown rivalries to take an interest in the rewarding homegrown T20 competition. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mohammed Siraj explains about his ‘finger on lips’ celebration Cricket Australia's clearance came after the Afghanistan Cricket Board affirmed the deferment of a three-match ODI series between the two countries initially wanted to be held in India in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup. A T20 tri-series additionally including the West Indies was beca use of form a significant piece of the World Cup preparations for all three crews, and Afghanistan specialists are proceeding with endeavors to tie down a venue to host it. David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, and Daniel Sams – are presently expected to get back to the IPL. Pat Cummins has said he will miss the IPL second phase due to the approaching birth of his first kid child has focused on Australia's T20 World Cup slant. Josh Hazlewood, Riley Meredith, Dan Christian, Moises Henriques, Mitch Marsh, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye, and Josh Philippe are the players that hold IPL deals that were essential for the squad that visited the Caribbean and Bangladesh. Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Marsh, and Josh Philippe had quit the first phase of the IPL competition that was held in India, yet are allowed to get back to the rescheduled IPL, despite the fact that it has not yet been affirmed on the off chance that they will. ALSO READ: Watch: CSK gives sneak peek of MS Dhoni and other teammates as they reach Dubai for IPL 2021 remainder Ricky Ponting, the head coach of the Delhi Capitals IPL side, said the tournament was the ideal groundwork for the T20 World Cup. "No doubt it's their best preparation to be in those exact conditions, playing in probably the strongest domestic T20 tournament in the world," Ricky Ponting said on SEN radio "All the best players in the world will be there and I'm not just saying it because I want some of the Australian players there at the Delhi Capitals," he added.

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<p>Glenn Maxwell is the most recent Australian star to pull out of the debut release of the Hundred, his London Spirit coach Shane Warne confirms the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Glenn Maxwell follows Southern Brave's David Warner and Marcus Stoinis in pulling out from the men's competition, which starts one month from now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alongside Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell was one of a heap of Australians to pull out from their impending tours through West Indies and Bangladesh, making his support in the Hundred difficult to legitimize.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shane Warne uncovered that London Spirit has supplanted Glenn Maxwell with Josh Inglis, the Leeds-conceived Perth Scorchers wicketkeeper-batsman who is at present playing for Leicestershire. He as of late scored 103 not out for the province and looks a solid match for the Hundred, regardless of whether comes up short on Glenn Maxwell's star power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Unfortunately Glenn Maxwell has pulled out of the Hundred. We were really excited to get him in the draft. We know he’s a match-winner and we were excited to have him"&nbsp;- Shane Warne said on Fox Cricket’s Road To The Ashes podcast.</p>

<p>Glenn Maxwell may probably not going to be the last Australian to pull out from the Hundred men's competition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Covid-19 and isolate muddling travel game plans, the England and Wales Cricket Board are probably going to go to players effectively in the UK for substitutions, with the squads of New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and South Africa visiting England or Ireland this mid-year.</p>


Glenn Maxwell is the most recent Australian star to pull out of the debut release of the Hundred, his London Spirit coach Shane Warne confirms the same. Glenn Maxwell follows Southern Brave's David Warner and Marcus Stoinis in pulling out from the men's competition, which starts one month from now.

Glenn Maxwell is the most recent Australian star to pull out of the debut release of the Hundred, his London Spirit coach Shane Warne confirms the same. Glenn Maxwell follows Southern Brave's David Warner and Marcus Stoinis in pulling out from the men's competition, which starts one month from now. Alongside Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell was one of a heap of Australians to pull out from their impending tours through West Indies and Bangladesh, making his support in the Hundred difficult to legitimize. ALSO READ: 'It was a big setback': Wasim Jaffer on Jasprit Bumrah going wicketless in WTC Final Shane Warne uncovered that London Spirit has supplanted Glenn Maxwell with Josh Inglis, the Leeds-conceived Perth Scorchers wicketkeeper-batsman who is at present playing for Leicestershire. He as of late scored 103 not out for the province and looks a solid match for the Hundred, regardless of whether comes up short on Glenn Maxwell's star power. “Unfortunately Glenn Maxwell has pulled out of the Hundred. We were really excited to get him in the draft. We know he’s a match-winner and we were excited to have him" - Shane Warne said on Fox Cricket’s Road To The Ashes podcast. Glenn Maxwell may probably not going to be the last Australian to pull out from the Hundred men's competition. With Covid-19 and isolate muddling travel game plans, the England and Wales Cricket Board are probably going to go to players effectively in the UK for substitutions, with the squads of New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and South Africa visiting England or Ireland this mid-year.

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<p>Irfan Pathan has said that skipper Virat Kohli would be very enchanted with the Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant exhibitions in IPL 2021 hitherto.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore were in the third position in the points table when IPL 2021 was suspended because of positive COVID-19. This was the first run-through in IPL history that the Royal Challengers Bangalore won their initial four matches of the league.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While looking into RCB's season hitherto during a conversation on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan brought up that Virat Kohli would be delighted at how the team proceeded as a unit.</p>

<p>"If you talk about this season, Virat Kohli the captain will be happier than Virat Kohli the batsman. The way the entire team has responded, the way the combination of Virat Kohli and Mike Hesson has worked, and the hard work they put in for the auction," said Irfan Pathan.</p>

<p>Former India cricketer praised RCB for purchasing Glenn Maxwell in the closeout as well as for trading Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams before that.</p>

<p>"They had gone after Maxwell. Before the auction, the trading also put in a lot of effort. We have spoken about Harshal Patel but they got Daniel Sams also, which means they thought if they had got the opportunity to play in Bangalore, the left-arm pacer Daniel Sams will be useful although he did not come of use. Harshal Patel did all the work," he added.</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore procured the administrations of Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams from the Delhi Capitals in front of the IPL 2021 closeout. Harshal Patel, specifically, ended up being a tremendous resource as he arose as the most noteworthy wicket-taker of the league up until this point, with 17 wickets to his name.</p>

<p>"Where the tournament has stopped, the RCB fans will be a little disappointed because AB de Villiers was in good form, Maxwell was in good form, the team was doing very well, the bowling was very good," – he said.</p>

<p>"It was about to be 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' for them, at least from the fan's perspective, so it is expected that they will be a little disappointed but it has been a good year for them till now," – he added</p>

<p>In the wake of winning their initial four matches in IPL 2021, RCB endured a slight difficulty when they lost two of their next three matches. Notwithstanding, they are absolutely in an excellent situation to endure to the playoffs once the league restarts.</p>

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Irfan Pathan has said that skipper Virat Kohli would be very enchanted with the Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant exhibitions in IPL 2021 hitherto. Royal Challengers Bangalore were in the third position in the points table when IPL 2021 was suspended because of positive COVID-19.

Irfan Pathan has said that skipper Virat Kohli would be very enchanted with the Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant exhibitions in IPL 2021 hitherto. Royal Challengers Bangalore were in the third position in the points table when IPL 2021 was suspended because of positive COVID-19. This was the first run-through in IPL history that the Royal Challengers Bangalore won their initial four matches of the league. While looking into RCB's season hitherto during a conversation on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan brought up that Virat Kohli would be delighted at how the team proceeded as a unit. "If you talk about this season, Virat Kohli the captain will be happier than Virat Kohli the batsman. The way the entire team has responded, the way the combination of Virat Kohli and Mike Hesson has worked, and the hard work they put in for the auction," said Irfan Pathan. Former India cricketer praised RCB for purchasing Glenn Maxwell in the closeout as well as for trading Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams before that. "They had gone after Maxwell. Before the auction, the trading also put in a lot of effort. We have spoken about Harshal Patel but they got Daniel Sams also, which means they thought if they had got the opportunity to play in Bangalore, the left-arm pacer Daniel Sams will be useful although he did not come of use. Harshal Patel did all the work," he added. Royal Challengers Bangalore procured the administrations of Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams from the Delhi Capitals in front of the IPL 2021 closeout. Harshal Patel, specifically, ended up being a tremendous resource as he arose as the most noteworthy wicket-taker of the league up until this point, with 17 wickets to his name. "Where the tournament has stopped, the RCB fans will be a little disappointed because AB de Villiers was in good form, Maxwell was in good form, the team was doing very well, the bowling was very good," – he said. "It was about to be 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' for them, at least from the fan's perspective, so it is expected that they will be a little disappointed but it has been a good year for them till now," – he added In the wake of winning their initial four matches in IPL 2021, RCB endured a slight difficulty when they lost two of their next three matches. Notwithstanding, they are absolutely in an excellent situation to endure to the playoffs once the league restarts.

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<p>The Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;demolition of Rajasthan Royals was their fourth sequential success in IPL 2021. They are additionally the solitary unbeaten team in the league, as they sit pretty on top of the standings, with eight points in their kitty.</p>

<p>Devdutt Padikkal had a noteworthy IPL crusade a year ago also, there were question marks over his strike rate against spinners in the center overs. Devdutt Padikkal, yesterday responded to all inquiries with some style as he was the champion entertainer for RCB in a 10-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai. He crushed an unbeaten 101 off just 52 balls and included in a whole 181-run represent the principal wicket with skipper Virat Kohli (72 not out off 47).</p>

<p><strong>Noteworthy contributions by RCB players in the last four matches&nbsp;</strong><br />
Virat Kohli has been a force to be reckoned with for RCB since the debut season of the Indian Premier League and has likewise been their captain since 2013. Since 2008, he has scored up five centuries, 40 fifties, and 6021 runs at an average of 38.35. He is presently the highest run-scorer in IPL history.&nbsp;<br />
After years of misery in the IPL, Glenn Maxwell finally seems to be coming into his own at RCB. Promoted to No. 4 in the batting order ahead of the mercurial AB de Villiers, the Aussie all-rounder has shown both sides to his game this year.<br />
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Having been entrusted with batting at the extremely significant number 4 position, Glenn Maxwell has looked relaxed and has set aside an effort to get comfortable prior to releasing his collection of unconventional shots that bowlers dread. He has already amassed 176 runs IPL 2021, including putting in a Man of the Match performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Having retired from international cricket in 2018, AB de Villiers stays a crucial piece of the Royal Challengers Bangalore setup, having played a crucial role in two out of their four successes in the IPL 2021. Ab De Villiers, a man who has been synonyms to the franchise RCB. He has dismantled the best of bowling attacks, has played some of the greatest innings that the sport has ever seen, and has given fans unbridled joy. The magic he carries in himself is evident from the alteration in the atmosphere of the stadium when he comes out to bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harshal Patel's RCB residency has been upside down would be putting it mildly. He began his vocation with a bang, getting nine wickets in his debut season. Yet, he didn't get numerous odds in 2014 and played only three games in the entire season.&nbsp;It was in 2015 where he had his best mission, taking 17 IPL scalps at an economy of 7.48. However, the pacer couldn't back it up, by and by exiting favour as he played only four games in the following two seasons. &nbsp;He was acquired by the Delhi Capitals in 2018, however never genuinely settled at the outfit. In the wake of highlighting in only 12 games across three seasons, Harshal Patel is presently back with the team he began his IPL venture with.</p>

<p>Harshal Patel, who has arisen as the assigned death bowler for the Royal Challengers Bangalore this season. The 30-year-old Haryana pacer began IPL 2021 with a bang, turning into the fist bowler to get a five-wicket pull against the powerful Mumbai Indians. He later stepped out to bat and hit the triumphant runs off the last chunk of the game to dominate Royal Challengers Bangalore the game. His stupendous presentation with the ball provoked Virat Kohli to propose Harshal Patel could be the solution to RCB's death bowling burdens. It is a major assertion to make, considering the establishment has longed for a reliable death bowler throughout recent years.<br />
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Shahbaz Ahmed is a bowling all-rounder from West Bengal. He made his IPL debut last year for the Virat Kohli-led side. In four IPL games, he has scored 16 runs at an average of 8. The 26-year-old has also picked up two wickets with his left-arm off-spin, averaging 29. Shahbaz Ahmed just played as a lower-order batsman in IPL 2020. This advancement appears to have originated from a quickfire 95 off 48 balls he scored in the team's intra-squad practice game before the league.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj's psychological durability and capacity to flourish in predicaments likely comes from his unassuming beginnings. He has been one of the best and economical bowler&nbsp;for RCB this season, enrolling figures of 3 for 27. He excused Jos Buttler and David Miller at the highest point of the innings and returned to take out Tewatia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shift from Chennai to Mumbai was relied upon to disrupt RCB's musicality. However, the way of their success just got more clinical.<br />
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The Royal Challengers Bangalore demolition of Rajasthan Royals was their fourth sequential success in IPL 2021. They are additionally the solitary unbeaten team in the league, as they sit pretty on top of the standings, with eight points in their kitty.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore demolition of Rajasthan Royals was their fourth sequential success in IPL 2021. They are additionally the solitary unbeaten team in the league, as they sit pretty on top of the standings, with eight points in their kitty. Devdutt Padikkal had a noteworthy IPL crusade a year ago also, there were question marks over his strike rate against spinners in the center overs. Devdutt Padikkal, yesterday responded to all inquiries with some style as he was the champion entertainer for RCB in a 10-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai. He crushed an unbeaten 101 off just 52 balls and included in a whole 181-run represent the principal wicket with skipper Virat Kohli (72 not out off 47). Noteworthy contributions by RCB players in the last four matches Virat Kohli has been a force to be reckoned with for RCB since the debut season of the Indian Premier League and has likewise been their captain since 2013. Since 2008, he has scored up five centuries, 40 fifties, and 6021 runs at an average of 38.35. He is presently the highest run-scorer in IPL history. After years of misery in the IPL, Glenn Maxwell finally seems to be coming into his own at RCB. Promoted to No. 4 in the batting order ahead of the mercurial AB de Villiers, the Aussie all-rounder has shown both sides to his game this year. Having been entrusted with batting at the extremely significant number 4 position, Glenn Maxwell has looked relaxed and has set aside an effort to get comfortable prior to releasing his collection of unconventional shots that bowlers dread. He has already amassed 176 runs IPL 2021, including putting in a Man of the Match performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Having retired from international cricket in 2018, AB de Villiers stays a crucial piece of the Royal Challengers Bangalore setup, having played a crucial role in two out of their four successes in the IPL 2021. Ab De Villiers, a man who has been synonyms to the franchise RCB. He has dismantled the best of bowling attacks, has played some of the greatest innings that the sport has ever seen, and has given fans unbridled joy. The magic he carries in himself is evident from the alteration in the atmosphere of the stadium when he comes out to bat. Harshal Patel's RCB residency has been upside down would be putting it mildly. He began his vocation with a bang, getting nine wickets in his debut season. Yet, he didn't get numerous odds in 2014 and played only three games in the entire season. It was in 2015 where he had his best mission, taking 17 IPL scalps at an economy of 7.48. However, the pacer couldn't back it up, by and by exiting favour as he played only four games in the following two seasons. He was acquired by the Delhi Capitals in 2018, however never genuinely settled at the outfit. In the wake of highlighting in only 12 games across three seasons, Harshal Patel is presently back with the team he began his IPL venture with. Harshal Patel, who has arisen as the assigned death bowler for the Royal Challengers Bangalore this season. The 30-year-old Haryana pacer began IPL 2021 with a bang, turning into the fist bowler to get a five-wicket pull against the powerful Mumbai Indians. He later stepped out to bat and hit the triumphant runs off the last chunk of the game to dominate Royal Challengers Bangalore the game. His stupendous presentation with the ball provoked Virat Kohli to propose Harshal Patel could be the solution to RCB's death bowling burdens. It is a major assertion to make, considering the establishment has longed for a reliable death bowler throughout recent years. Shahbaz Ahmed is a bowling all-rounder from West Bengal. He made his IPL debut last year for the Virat Kohli-led side. In four IPL games, he has scored 16 runs at an average of 8. The 26-year-old has also picked up two wickets with his left-arm off-spin, averaging 29. Shahbaz Ahmed just played as a lower-order batsman in IPL 2020. This advancement appears to have originated from a quickfire 95 off 48 balls he scored in the team's intra-squad practice game before the league. Mohammed Siraj's psychological durability and capacity to flourish in predicaments likely comes from his unassuming beginnings. He has been one of the best and economical bowler for RCB this season, enrolling figures of 3 for 27. He excused Jos Buttler and David Miller at the highest point of the innings and returned to take out Tewatia. The shift from Chennai to Mumbai was relied upon to disrupt RCB's musicality. However, the way of their success just got more clinical.

IPL 2021 - Decoding Royal Challengers Bangalore's unbeaten run in the league

<p class="MsoNormal">Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday continued their unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the Virat Kohli-led outfit defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 38 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB have now won three matches on the trot in IPL 2021 while KKR have lost two and won one. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell were the stars of the day for RCB as the duo smashed half-centuries to help the team post a mammoth total of 204/4 in 20 overs. Maxwell started the onslaught with a 49-ball 78 at a time when RCB were struggling at 9/2 on tricky batting conditions in Chennai. De Villiers stole the show as he closed the innings with some thunderous strokes all over the park at the Chepauk. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">It was a tough outing for the KKR bowlers after Varun Chakaravarthy’s splendid start with the ball after he picked up two wickets in his very first over.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-harbhajan-sreesanth-slap-gate-to-ms-dhonis-anger-top-ipl-controversies-through-the-years-378405" hreflang="en">From Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap gate to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">KKR enjoyed a brisk start, chasing 205. However, they lost opener Shubman Gill for 18 before Rahul Tripathi joined him after a 20-ball 25. Nitish Rana followed the duo soon after scoring 25.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Former KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik also failed to get it going and was sent packing for a five-ball two. While Shakib al Hasan and Eoin Morgan stitched a steady partnership, it failed to accelerate the run rate.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-virat-kohli-to-rashid-khan-top-7-ipl-2021-stars-and-their-cricketing-idols-378258">From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Big-hitting all-rounder Andre Russell smoked a couple of sixes but it was too little too late for KKR as they fall short by 38 runs to succumb to their second defeat in IPL 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday continued their unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the Virat Kohli-led outfit defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 38 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday continued their unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the Virat Kohli-led outfit defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 38 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB have now won three matches on the trot in IPL 2021 while KKR have lost two and won one. AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell were the stars of the day for RCB as the duo smashed half-centuries to help the team post a mammoth total of 204/4 in 20 overs. Maxwell started the onslaught with a 49-ball 78 at a time when RCB were struggling at 9/2 on tricky batting conditions in Chennai. De Villiers stole the show as he closed the innings with some thunderous strokes all over the park at the Chepauk. It was a tough outing for the KKR bowlers after Varun Chakaravarthy’s splendid start with the ball after he picked up two wickets in his very first over. ALSO READ: From Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap gate to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years KKR enjoyed a brisk start, chasing 205. However, they lost opener Shubman Gill for 18 before Rahul Tripathi joined him after a 20-ball 25. Nitish Rana followed the duo soon after scoring 25. Former KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik also failed to get it going and was sent packing for a five-ball two. While Shakib al Hasan and Eoin Morgan stitched a steady partnership, it failed to accelerate the run rate. ALSO READ: From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols Big-hitting all-rounder Andre Russell smoked a couple of sixes but it was too little too late for KKR as they fall short by 38 runs to succumb to their second defeat in IPL 2021.

De Villiers, Maxwell star as RCB continue unbeaten show in IPL 2021; defeat KKR by 38 runs

<p class="MsoNormal">Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell might win the player of the tournament in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Maxwell has been at his best following a disastrous last season, which was played in the UAE. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Maxwell has turned the tables this season and has helped RCB get off to a flying start in IPL 2021 with two wins in two matches. Even in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Maxwell scored a vital 78 off 49 after coming at the crease when RCB were struggling at 9/2.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp;</span>"Love watching @Gmaxi_32Bat. He might just end up being the player of the tournament .. slightly under the radar in the same team as @imVkohli&amp; @ABdeVilliers17!!! @RCBTweets looking the strongest I have seen them ... #IPL2021," Vaughan tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Love watching <a href="https://twitter.com/Gmaxi_32?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gmaxi_32</a> Bat .. He might just end up being the player of the tournament .. slightly under the radar in the same team as <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ABdeVilliers17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABdeVilliers17</a> !!! <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a> looking the strongest I have seen them ... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2021</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cricbuzz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cricbuzz</a></p>
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<p>Both Kohli and Patidar were dismissed for a single-digit score but Maxwell looked on song from the word go. The Aussie showed his range of shots as he smashed the KKR bowlers all over the park. In the process, he also became the highest run-scorer (holder of the Orange cap) in IPL 2021.</p>

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<p>Following Maxwell’s knock, AB de Villiers raced to another half-century in IPL as he whacked an unbeaten 76 off 34 to help RCB post a mammoth 205 runs on the board.<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">So far, KKR have won one and lost one while RCB have witnessed an unbeaten start in IPL 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell might win the player of the tournament in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell might win the player of the tournament in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Maxwell has been at his best following a disastrous last season, which was played in the UAE. Maxwell has turned the tables this season and has helped RCB get off to a flying start in IPL 2021 with two wins in two matches. Even in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Maxwell scored a vital 78 off 49 after coming at the crease when RCB were struggling at 9/2. "Love watching @Gmaxi_32Bat. He might just end up being the player of the tournament .. slightly under the radar in the same team as @imVkohli& @ABdeVilliers17!!! @RCBTweets looking the strongest I have seen them ... #IPL2021," Vaughan tweeted. Love watching @Gmaxi_32 Bat .. He might just end up being the player of the tournament .. slightly under the radar in the same team as @imVkohli & @ABdeVilliers17 !!! @RCBTweets looking the strongest I have seen them ... #IPL2021 @cricbuzz — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 18, 2021 × Both Kohli and Patidar were dismissed for a single-digit score but Maxwell looked on song from the word go. The Aussie showed his range of shots as he smashed the KKR bowlers all over the park. In the process, he also became the highest run-scorer (holder of the Orange cap) in IPL 2021. Ridiculous @Gmaxi_32 !!! — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 18, 2021 × Following Maxwell’s knock, AB de Villiers raced to another half-century in IPL as he whacked an unbeaten 76 off 34 to help RCB post a mammoth 205 runs on the board. So far, KKR have won one and lost one while RCB have witnessed an unbeaten start in IPL 2021.

Michael Vaughan makes big call on 'slightly under the radar' Glenn Maxwell in IPL 2021

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli was full of praises for his team-mates, especially Harshal Patel and Glenn Maxwell, as the Bengaluru outfit got off to a rollicking start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 by defeating defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by two wickets in Chennai on Friday.</p>

<p>RCB roped in Maxwell at the auction for a whopping INR 14.25 crore despite the Aussie having a torrid IPL 2020 with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). However, Maxwell answered his critics in style while showing why the RCB management was spot on to spend heavily for his acquisition.</p>

<p>After the IPL 2021 season opener against MI, RCB captain Kohli said that Maxwell’s knock of 39 runs off 28 deliveries was the game-changer as he put the pressure back on the bowlers. Kohli revealed that RCB wanted to allow Maxwell to play a few deliveries before bringing his array of shots into the game rather than slogging from the word go while adding it was important to play the strongest side in the tournament (MI) and test themselves against the best.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/first-game-could-be-my-last-chris-lynn-on-running-out-captain-rohit-sharma-in-ipl-2021-opener-376596" hreflang="en">First game could be my last: Chris Lynn on running out captain Rohit Sharma in IPL 2021 opener</a></strong></p>

<p>“We won the first match last year as well that we played. It was important to play against the strongest side in the competition and test our side. Everyone was involved in this game, and when you win by two wickets, it means that everyone has gone in and played. A lot of options for me as well that helped bringing the game back. The pitch was looking decent in the first half, but to be honest, with the old ball the length ball was difficult to get away. That is why those partnerships between Maxi and me and then between AB and Maxi was really important. It's not a pitch where you can just hit through the line. You have to be smart with picking the gaps and running hard. Playing in Chennai you have to be respectful of that. The shot that Pollard got out to, in Wankhde it would've sailed into the crowds,” Kohli said in the post-match presentation on Friday.</p>

<p>“We came back well and used the conditions well. They came back well too after losing Rohit early and those last six overs for us were probably the best six we've ever had. We brought Harshal in a trade from Delhi. He is relishing the responsibility and is clear with his plans. He was the difference today. He is going to be our death bowler. As a captain you want players with clarity, and he has that. Jamieson started off well, Yuzi was good, Siraj was good too. In T20 cricket, clarity at the top of your mark is all you as for as a captain. Harshal was very clear with that and it was his day today.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2021-harshal-patel-and-abd-shine-as-rcb-beat-mumbai-indians-in-season-opener-376541" hreflang="en">IPL 2021- Harshal Patel and ABD shine as RCB beat Mumbai Indians in season opener</a></strong></p>

<p>“We wanted Maxi to bat at four. Rajat is a very solid player. He is an exciting player, plays spin well too. The thinking was that we wanted to give Maxi some balls at the start and not get him slogging right away. You saw the result today of him playing 10-15 balls. His innings was the game-changer. Had he stayed in we would've finished a couple of overs earlier. The opposition then gets nervous about AB. We have depth in the batting which we want to utilize. AB is probably the only one in the team who is so versatile. And he does it on slow wickets what not many can do. In a tricky chase you need experience at the back, and the opposition knows that if he doesn't get out, the bowlers get in a different headspace,” the RCB skipper added.</p>

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<p>While AB de Villiers stole the thunders with his terrific knock of 48 off 27 balls, it was Maxwell and Kohli who set the stage for the middle-order batters to finish the game for RCB. While Kohli scored 33 off 29, Maxwell posted 39 off 28.</p>

<p>Earlier, Harshal Patel picked up five wickets and became the first bowler to scalp a five-fer against Mumbai Indians.</p>

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<p>RCB will next be in action against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on April 14.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli was full of praises for his team-mates, especially Harshal Patel and Glenn Maxwell, as the Bengaluru outfit got off to a rollicking start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 by defeating defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by two wickets in Chennai on Friday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli was full of praises for his team-mates, especially Harshal Patel and Glenn Maxwell, as the Bengaluru outfit got off to a rollicking start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 by defeating defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by two wickets in Chennai on Friday. RCB roped in Maxwell at the auction for a whopping INR 14.25 crore despite the Aussie having a torrid IPL 2020 with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). However, Maxwell answered his critics in style while showing why the RCB management was spot on to spend heavily for his acquisition. After the IPL 2021 season opener against MI, RCB captain Kohli said that Maxwell’s knock of 39 runs off 28 deliveries was the game-changer as he put the pressure back on the bowlers. Kohli revealed that RCB wanted to allow Maxwell to play a few deliveries before bringing his array of shots into the game rather than slogging from the word go while adding it was important to play the strongest side in the tournament (MI) and test themselves against the best. ALSO READ: First game could be my last: Chris Lynn on running out captain Rohit Sharma in IPL 2021 opener “We won the first match last year as well that we played. It was important to play against the strongest side in the competition and test our side. Everyone was involved in this game, and when you win by two wickets, it means that everyone has gone in and played. A lot of options for me as well that helped bringing the game back. The pitch was looking decent in the first half, but to be honest, with the old ball the length ball was difficult to get away. That is why those partnerships between Maxi and me and then between AB and Maxi was really important. It's not a pitch where you can just hit through the line. You have to be smart with picking the gaps and running hard. Playing in Chennai you have to be respectful of that. The shot that Pollard got out to, in Wankhde it would've sailed into the crowds,” Kohli said in the post-match presentation on Friday. “We came back well and used the conditions well. They came back well too after losing Rohit early and those last six overs for us were probably the best six we've ever had. We brought Harshal in a trade from Delhi. He is relishing the responsibility and is clear with his plans. He was the difference today. He is going to be our death bowler. As a captain you want players with clarity, and he has that. Jamieson started off well, Yuzi was good, Siraj was good too. In T20 cricket, clarity at the top of your mark is all you as for as a captain. Harshal was very clear with that and it was his day today. IN PICS | IPL 2021- Harshal Patel and ABD shine as RCB beat Mumbai Indians in season opener “We wanted Maxi to bat at four. Rajat is a very solid player. He is an exciting player, plays spin well too. The thinking was that we wanted to give Maxi some balls at the start and not get him slogging right away. You saw the result today of him playing 10-15 balls. His innings was the game-changer. Had he stayed in we would've finished a couple of overs earlier. The opposition then gets nervous about AB. We have depth in the batting which we want to utilize. AB is probably the only one in the team who is so versatile. And he does it on slow wickets what not many can do. In a tricky chase you need experience at the back, and the opposition knows that if he doesn't get out, the bowlers get in a different headspace,” the RCB skipper added. Harshal Patel Press Conference | MI v RCB Man of the Match for RCB, @HarshalPatel23 gives us insights into his bowling after a brilliant performance against MI in the first match of #IPL2021 in Chennai.#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #MIvRCB pic.twitter.com/VaRWykTbRe — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 10, 2021 × While AB de Villiers stole the thunders with his terrific knock of 48 off 27 balls, it was Maxwell and Kohli who set the stage for the middle-order batters to finish the game for RCB. While Kohli scored 33 off 29, Maxwell posted 39 off 28. Earlier, Harshal Patel picked up five wickets and became the first bowler to scalp a five-fer against Mumbai Indians. × RCB will next be in action against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on April 14.

His innings was game-changer: Virat Kohli praises Glenn Maxwell after winning start in IPL 2021

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is excited to share the dressing room with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-royal-challengers-bangalore-team-preview-can-captain-kohli-guide-rcb-to-maiden-trophy-375940" hreflang="en">IPL 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore - Team Preview: Can captain Kohli guide RCB to maiden trophy?</a></p>

<p>The Aussie was roped in for a whopping ₹14.25 crore by the Royal Challengers Bangalore, despite being released by Punjab Kings after a terrible 2020 season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hefty price tag despite poor show in the previous season grabbed a lot of attention. However, the Australian all-rounder said that he expected such an amount.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Not really [surprised], I thought there might be a little bit of interest. I think a lot of teams want that middle-order player; I knew there were a couple of teams who were looking for a middle-order player who can bowl off-spin as well. I am just glad two teams went hard for me and in the end, RCB got hold of me,” Glenn Maxwell said.</p>

<p>“I suppose for me, I am so excited to get going again. New team, new tournament, we are back in India, I am excited to get stuck in. It was nice to see some friendly faces and just get some of that energy that you have been conserving during the seven-day quarantine. I want to have a positive influence on the group, if I see improvement in the whole squad, I want to make sure that everything I do has a positive influence on the group,” he added.</p>

<p>The Australian could redeem himself for the last season and could prove crucial for RCB, who begin their IPL 2021 campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener on Friday at the Chepauk Stadium.&nbsp;</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is excited to share the dressing room with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is excited to share the dressing room with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. ALSO READ: IPL 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore - Team Preview: Can captain Kohli guide RCB to maiden trophy? The Aussie was roped in for a whopping ₹14.25 crore by the Royal Challengers Bangalore, despite being released by Punjab Kings after a terrible 2020 season. The hefty price tag despite poor show in the previous season grabbed a lot of attention. However, the Australian all-rounder said that he expected such an amount. “Not really [surprised], I thought there might be a little bit of interest. I think a lot of teams want that middle-order player; I knew there were a couple of teams who were looking for a middle-order player who can bowl off-spin as well. I am just glad two teams went hard for me and in the end, RCB got hold of me,” Glenn Maxwell said. “I suppose for me, I am so excited to get going again. New team, new tournament, we are back in India, I am excited to get stuck in. It was nice to see some friendly faces and just get some of that energy that you have been conserving during the seven-day quarantine. I want to have a positive influence on the group, if I see improvement in the whole squad, I want to make sure that everything I do has a positive influence on the group,” he added. The Australian could redeem himself for the last season and could prove crucial for RCB, who begin their IPL 2021 campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener on Friday at the Chepauk Stadium.

IPL 2021- 'RCB got hold of me': Glenn Maxwell on ₹14.25 crore contract

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5dd1e745-06b5-4481-8562-ed370ea55df6}{243}" paraid="2021691612" >Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is looking forward to playing alongside Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, terming the Indian skipper “the pinnacle of the game” for his sheer dominance across formats. Maxwell was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping INR 14.25 crore despite a&nbsp;below-average outing in IPL 2020 with Kings XI Punjab, now Punjab Kings.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e927d5b0-a6bb-4835-b07e-f64dc7b89887}{76}" paraid="315169052" >Maxwell said the RCB stint is going to be next level as the Aussie heaped praise on Kohli for his ability to adapt to different formats and deal with the pressure of being the captain of the Indian team and the best player.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e927d5b0-a6bb-4835-b07e-f64dc7b89887}{55}" paraid="482209531" >"It's (RCB stint) going to be next level," Maxwell told Australian Associated Press (AAP).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e927d5b0-a6bb-4835-b07e-f64dc7b89887}{55}" paraid="482209531" ><strong>IN PICS:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-signed-bats-to-historic-photos-inside-the-hall-of-fame-zone-narendra-modi-stadium-365726" hreflang="en">From signed bats to historic photos: Inside the 'Hall of Fame' zone Narendra Modi Stadium</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ebdb6085-3750-4763-a384-cbed825eb828}{213}" paraid="798789149" >"He's (Kohli) been the pinnacle of the game for a while as a multi-format player from Tests all the way to T20s. He's been able to adapt his game, dominate for a long period of time and deal with the Indian pressure of being their captain and their best player," Maxwell added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ebdb6085-3750-4763-a384-cbed825eb828}{222}" paraid="573131975" >IPL 2021 is likely to commence in the second week of April and Maxwell is hoping to grasp leadership qualities from Kohli.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b1f790d2-2bca-4a67-8937-377be6b22bdd}{226}" paraid="1643649160" >"I'm looking forward to watching him go about his work, not just in games but in training, and hopefully tapping into some of the leadership stuff and try and learn off him."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b1f790d2-2bca-4a67-8937-377be6b22bdd}{226}" paraid="1643649160" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/4th-test-india-pushing-conditions-to-extremities-ball-will-turn-from-ball-one-ben-foakes-366877" hreflang="en">4th Test: India pushing conditions to extremities, ball will turn from ball one - Ben Foakes</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5dd1e745-06b5-4481-8562-ed370ea55df6}{30}" paraid="1227306666" >"He's been a solid backer of my stance," Maxwell said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5dd1e745-06b5-4481-8562-ed370ea55df6}{48}" paraid="611832903" >"In a way, he probably understood a lot of the things that I was going through. A lot of expectation and pressure, which I'm sure he can relate to."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5dd1e745-06b5-4481-8562-ed370ea55df6}{57}" paraid="406741792" >Recently, Kohli opened up his battle with depression during India’s tour of England in 2014 while lauding Maxwell’s decision to take a break from the game.&nbsp;</p>


Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is looking forward to playing alongside Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, terming the Indian skipper “the pinnacle of the game” for his sheer dominance across formats.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is looking forward to playing alongside Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, terming the Indian skipper “the pinnacle of the game” for his sheer dominance across formats. Maxwell was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping INR 14.25 crore despite a below-average outing in IPL 2020 with Kings XI Punjab, now Punjab Kings. Maxwell said the RCB stint is going to be next level as the Aussie heaped praise on Kohli for his ability to adapt to different formats and deal with the pressure of being the captain of the Indian team and the best player. "It's (RCB stint) going to be next level," Maxwell told Australian Associated Press (AAP). IN PICS: From signed bats to historic photos: Inside the 'Hall of Fame' zone Narendra Modi Stadium "He's (Kohli) been the pinnacle of the game for a while as a multi-format player from Tests all the way to T20s. He's been able to adapt his game, dominate for a long period of time and deal with the Indian pressure of being their captain and their best player," Maxwell added. IPL 2021 is likely to commence in the second week of April and Maxwell is hoping to grasp leadership qualities from Kohli. "I'm looking forward to watching him go about his work, not just in games but in training, and hopefully tapping into some of the leadership stuff and try and learn off him." ALSO READ: 4th Test: India pushing conditions to extremities, ball will turn from ball one - Ben Foakes "He's been a solid backer of my stance," Maxwell said. "In a way, he probably understood a lot of the things that I was going through. A lot of expectation and pressure, which I'm sure he can relate to." Recently, Kohli opened up his battle with depression during India’s tour of England in 2014 while lauding Maxwell’s decision to take a break from the game.

IPL 2021: Glenn Maxwell eager to learn from 'pinnacle of the game' Virat Kohli at RCB

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