<p>Team India suffered its second home Test series defeat under head coach Gautam Gambhir, with both being clean sweeps. While the one against New Zealand exposed all loopholes within the team and its players' technique, the latest one against South Africa brought them down to the fifth spot on the current World Test Championships (WTC) standings. Despite India enjoying unparalleled success in red-ball cricket at home (the past decade), they are nowhere near their best even in favourable conditions, with the former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs having some advice for them, which involves pointing fingers at the money-minting IPL.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The IPL is T20 cricket’s grandest and most popular product, valued the most among all franchise-based leagues worldwide. That, however, has less to do with how the Indian Test team fares anywhere; their recent performances have left everyone concerned. Even though Gambhir has helped the white-ball team taste enormous success this year with two multi-team event wins, he has failed to replicate the same outcome with the Test side, with India winning just two Test series since his arrival last year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-2025-the-coach-can-prepare-the-team-but-sunil-gavaskar-backs-under-fire-coach-gautam-gambhir-after-south-africa-test-series-whitewash-1764242116041"><strong>‘The coach can prepare the team but…’ Gavaskar backs under fire Gambhir after SA whitewash</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Losing to the current WTC champions at home comes as a massive blow to the Indian Team. Gibbs, who also enjoyed his time playing in the IPL over the years, urged the BCCI to reduce the IPL window, instead pushing players to play more red-ball cricket. In the wake of this series defeat, which came on the back of back-to-back losses in Kolkata and Guwahati Tests, Gibbs replied to a social media user’s question on X (formerly Twitter) on where Team India should improve to return to winning ways in Tests.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Shorten IPL and play more test cricket,” Gibbs replied on X.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shorten IPL and play more test cricket ✔️ <a href="https://t.co/PrnQeN97yj">https://t.co/PrnQeN97yj</a></p>&mdash; Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) <a href="https://twitter.com/hershybru/status/1993646404259152032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>How is IPL calendar impacting Indian players?</h3><p>IPL’s growth also came with its drawbacks; the now-ten-team tournament is played across close to ten weeks, four more than the inaugural edition, which lasted six weeks. It, however, impacts the international calendar, with fewer national team games across formats, further reducing the number of Tests and white-ball cricket.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>With so much cricket played around the world, the players are bound to get little rest, which eventually becomes a reason for their depleted performances across three formats.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, since losing to the touring Kiwis (0-3) late last year, India lost the away Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and then the home Test series against Temba Bavuma-led South Africa.</p>

It's the first time in 25 years that South Africa beat India in an away Test series. 

Team India suffered its second home Test series defeat under head coach Gautam Gambhir, with both being clean sweeps. While the one against New Zealand exposed all loopholes within the team and its players' technique, the latest one against South Africa brought them down to the fifth spot on the current World Test Championships (WTC) standings. Despite India enjoying unparalleled success in red-ball cricket at home (the past decade), they are nowhere near their best even in favourable conditions, with the former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs having some advice for them, which involves pointing fingers at the money-minting IPL. The IPL is T20 cricket’s grandest and most popular product, valued the most among all franchise-based leagues worldwide. That, however, has less to do with how the Indian Test team fares anywhere; their recent performances have left everyone concerned. Even though Gambhir has helped the white-ball team taste enormous success this year with two multi-team event wins, he has failed to replicate the same outcome with the Test side, with India winning just two Test series since his arrival last year. Also read | ‘The coach can prepare the team but…’ Gavaskar backs under fire Gambhir after SA whitewash Losing to the current WTC champions at home comes as a massive blow to the Indian Team. Gibbs, who also enjoyed his time playing in the IPL over the years, urged the BCCI to reduce the IPL window, instead pushing players to play more red-ball cricket. In the wake of this series defeat, which came on the back of back-to-back losses in Kolkata and Guwahati Tests, Gibbs replied to a social media user’s question on X (formerly Twitter) on where Team India should improve to return to winning ways in Tests. “Shorten IPL and play more test cricket,” Gibbs replied on X.

<p>It's the first time in 25 years that South Africa beat India in an away Test series.&nbsp;</p>

IPL blamed for India's series loss to South Africa as Proteas great calls for overhaul

From Virat Kohli to Herschelle Gibbs, let us have a look at five cricket legends who have a most strange nickname. The list features iconic names as they made their name on the international circuit. 

<p>From Virat Kohli to Herschelle Gibbs, let's have a look at five cricket legends who have a most strange nickname. The list features iconic names as they made their name on the international circuit.&nbsp;</p>

From Cheeku to Pigeon, 5 bizarre nicknames of international cricket stars - Virat Kohli is on the list

<p>CSK veteran and IPL great MS Dhoni faced wrath for his failed attempt at helping his team complete a run chase in IPL 2025. Unlike in the previous game, (where) he came out to bat at number nine (at a time) when his team had already lost the game (against RCB at home); against RR, Dhoni walked in a bit earlier, but even that failed to change the outcome as they lost by six runs. Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs had his say on Dhoni&rsquo;s stance in the team after CSK's second straight loss this edition.</p>
<p>Addressing the media after Chennai&rsquo;s second loss, head coach Stephen Fleming encountered a sea of questions surrounding MS Dhoni&rsquo;s batting at the death, saying the 43-year-old veteran is now a pale shadow of himself and that he cannot bat for ten overs straight like he used to do before.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Citing Dhoni&rsquo;s prolonged knee issues and how it restricts his flow as a batter, Fleming said Dhoni balances out by trying to play to the conditions, granting more opportunities for other batters to get the job done.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni&rsquo;s heartwarming gesture towards Rahul Dravid after match wins the internet-WATCH</strong></p>
<p>"Yeah, it's a time thing," Fleming said of Dhoni&rsquo;s batting and his position in the XI. "MS judges it. His body is&hellip; his knees aren't what they used to be. And he's moving okay, but there's still an attrition aspect to it. He can't bat ten overs running full stick. So he will gauge on the day what he can give us. If the game's in the balance like today, he will go a little bit earlier, and he backs other players when other opportunities are up. So he's balancing that."</p>
<p>Against Rajasthan Royals, Dhoni walked into bat in the 16th over when Chennai needed beyond 50 runs to win. Alongside his longtime India and CSK batting partner Ravindra Jadeja, Dhoni tried seeking singles earlier; although he was successful in hitting a boundary and a six, with both coming too late when the asking rate was above 20, Dhoni failed to make it count in the last over as he got out on the second ball (off Sandeep Sharma), caught in the deep.</p>
<h2>What did Gibbs say?</h2>
<p>MS Dhoni announced his international retirement in August 2020, and thanks to an IPL rule that allows a retired Indian cricketer to play as an uncapped player under one condition that his last international game must be at least five years before the auction date, which was the case with Dhoni.&nbsp;As a result, CSK retained him for the minimum base price of INR 4 crore in December last year.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, besides the IPL, Dhoni doesn&rsquo;t play any cricket, with Gibbs, replying to an ESPNcricinfo post on X, saying these are the repercussions a team will face for expecting too much from a batter who doesn&rsquo;t play any cricket across the year outside of IPL.</p>
<p>"Expecting too much from a man that doesn&rsquo;t play any other cricket," Gibbs posted on X.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Expecting too much from a man that doesn&rsquo;t play any other cricket https://t.co/EUwuN7lE5d</p>
&mdash; Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) March 31, 2025</blockquote>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Addressing the media after CSK's second loss this season, head coach Fleming said MS Dhoni cannot bat for ten overs straight like he used to do before.

CSK veteran and IPL great MS Dhoni faced wrath for his failed attempt at helping his team complete a run chase in IPL 2025. Unlike in the previous game, (where) he came out to bat at number nine (at a time) when his team had already lost the game (against RCB at home); against RR, Dhoni walked in a bit earlier, but even that failed to change the outcome as they lost by six runs. Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs had his say on Dhoni’s stance in the team after CSK's second straight loss this edition. Addressing the media after Chennai’s second loss, head coach Stephen Fleming encountered a sea of questions surrounding MS Dhoni’s batting at the death, saying the 43-year-old veteran is now a pale shadow of himself and that he cannot bat for ten overs straight like he used to do before. Citing Dhoni’s prolonged knee issues and how it restricts his flow as a batter, Fleming said Dhoni balances out by trying to play to the conditions, granting more opportunities for other batters to get the job done. Also read | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni’s heartwarming gesture towards Rahul Dravid after match wins the internet-WATCH "Yeah, it's a time thing," Fleming said of Dhoni’s batting and his position in the XI. "MS judges it. His body is… his knees aren't what they used to be. And he's moving okay, but there's still an attrition aspect to it. He can't bat ten overs running full stick. So he will gauge on the day what he can give us. If the game's in the balance like today, he will go a little bit earlier, and he backs other players when other opportunities are up. So he's balancing that." Against Rajasthan Royals, Dhoni walked into bat in the 16th over when Chennai needed beyond 50 runs to win. Alongside his longtime India and CSK batting partner Ravindra Jadeja, Dhoni tried seeking singles earlier; although he was successful in hitting a boundary and a six, with both coming too late when the asking rate was above 20, Dhoni failed to make it count in the last over as he got out on the second ball (off Sandeep Sharma), caught in the deep. What did Gibbs say? MS Dhoni announced his international retirement in August 2020, and thanks to an IPL rule that allows a retired Indian cricketer to play as an uncapped player under one condition that his last international game must be at least five years before the auction date, which was the case with Dhoni. As a result, CSK retained him for the minimum base price of INR 4 crore in December last year. However, besides the IPL, Dhoni doesn’t play any cricket, with Gibbs, replying to an ESPNcricinfo post on X, saying these are the repercussions a team will face for expecting too much from a batter who doesn’t play any cricket across the year outside of IPL. "Expecting too much from a man that doesn’t play any other cricket," Gibbs posted on X. Expecting too much from a man that doesn’t play any other cricket https://t.co/EUwuN7lE5d — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) March 31, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

Gibbs explains what’s restricting MS Dhoni from playing like his old self in IPL 2025

<p>Former South Africa batter and IPL star cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/herschelle-gibbs" rel="dofollow">Herschelle Gibbs</a> knows a bit about doing unimaginable stuff on the cricket field. A premier batter (at the top) back in the day, Gibbs was part of plenty of memorable cricket matches, with his record-breaking 175 against Australia at the Wanderers in 2006, when South Africa chased a mammoth 434, still giving chills to everyone. Lately, he commented on IPL's biggest achievement &ndash; and scoring 300 in an inning is not on the list.</p>
<p>Ahead of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league starting Saturday (Mar 22), Gibbs replied to one of Wasim Jaffer&rsquo;s social media posts.</p>
<p>Jaffer took to X, asking the fans to drop their craziest predictions for the impending season, adding if anyone feels breaching the 300-run-mark is on the cards.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/varun-chakravarthy-keen-on-facing-virat-kohli-in-ipl-2025-opener-says-he-has-done-his-homework-8879793" rel="dofollow">Varun keen on facing Virat in IPL 2025 opener, says 'he has done his homework'</a></strong></p>
<p>&ldquo;Predictions time! Drop your Top 4 below. Also what do you think will happen for the first time this season? 300 maybe? &nbsp;#IPL2025,&rdquo; Jaffer wrote on X.</p>
<p>Replying to his post, Gibbs said scoring 300 wouldn&rsquo;t be the biggest flex for a batting side (should that happen this season), adding if any team dares to chase the target, it shall then be called the biggest achievement.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Not about scoring 300 bud, it&rsquo;s whether or not it can be chased down which is a bigger achievement,&rdquo; Gibbs replied.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not about scoring 300 bud , it&rsquo;s whether or not it can be chased down which is a bigger achievement</p>
&mdash; Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) <a href="https://twitter.com/hershybru/status/1903380526473335202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Big teams, big totals</h2>
<p>Multiple batting records were shattered during the previous season of IPL, where, on eight occasions, teams scored over 250 runs in an inning.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Of the top five highest team totals, three belonged to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> &ndash; a team that slammed 287 for three against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bengaluru" rel="dofollow">Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</a> in an away game &ndash; the highest team total in the competition&rsquo;s history. A few days ago, SRH hammered the Mumbai Indians bowling attack to all parts, scoring a whopping 277 for three - the then-highest team total.</p>
<p>Although no team has ever breached the 300-run mark in the IPL before, the growing influence of attacking cricket, with better batting conditions available, can help a team break this record this season.</p>
<p>However, the past season saw the highest successful run chase in the tournament history, with Punjab Kings chasing 262 inside the 19th over with eight wickets remaining.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Ahead of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league starting Saturday (Mar 22), Gibbs replied to one of Wasim Jaffer’s social media posts.

Former South Africa batter and IPL star cricketer Herschelle Gibbs knows a bit about doing unimaginable stuff on the cricket field. A premier batter (at the top) back in the day, Gibbs was part of plenty of memorable cricket matches, with his record-breaking 175 against Australia at the Wanderers in 2006, when South Africa chased a mammoth 434, still giving chills to everyone. Lately, he commented on IPL's biggest achievement – and scoring 300 in an inning is not on the list. Ahead of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league starting Saturday (Mar 22), Gibbs replied to one of Wasim Jaffer’s social media posts. Jaffer took to X, asking the fans to drop their craziest predictions for the impending season, adding if anyone feels breaching the 300-run-mark is on the cards. Also read | Varun keen on facing Virat in IPL 2025 opener, says 'he has done his homework' “Predictions time! Drop your Top 4 below. Also what do you think will happen for the first time this season? 300 maybe? #IPL2025,” Jaffer wrote on X. Replying to his post, Gibbs said scoring 300 wouldn’t be the biggest flex for a batting side (should that happen this season), adding if any team dares to chase the target, it shall then be called the biggest achievement. “Not about scoring 300 bud, it’s whether or not it can be chased down which is a bigger achievement,” Gibbs replied. Not about scoring 300 bud , it’s whether or not it can be chased down which is a bigger achievement — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) March 22, 2025 Big teams, big totals Multiple batting records were shattered during the previous season of IPL, where, on eight occasions, teams scored over 250 runs in an inning. Of the top five highest team totals, three belonged to the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) – a team that slammed 287 for three against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an away game – the highest team total in the competition’s history. A few days ago, SRH hammered the Mumbai Indians bowling attack to all parts, scoring a whopping 277 for three - the then-highest team total. Although no team has ever breached the 300-run mark in the IPL before, the growing influence of attacking cricket, with better batting conditions available, can help a team break this record this season. However, the past season saw the highest successful run chase in the tournament history, with Punjab Kings chasing 262 inside the 19th over with eight wickets remaining. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Record-breaker Gibbs doesn’t think scoring 300 in an inning is biggest achievement

<p>Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs brutally roasted Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for another disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. RCB have never won a trophy in the IPL and this time too, they just have two wins in nine games played so far.</p>

<p>Gibbs, in a post on social media platform X, pointed how RCB changes everything every season but fails to address the most important aspect.</p>

<p>"RCB change everything from coaches to players every other season with no success instead of changing the most important thing and that’s the nature of their wicket " wrote Herschelle Gibbs.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/sanjay-manjrekar-drops-virat-kohli-picks-krunal-pandya-for-indias-t20-world-cup-squad-715257">Sanjay Manjrekar drops Virat Kohli, picks Krunal Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad</a></p>

<p>The comments came after RCB registered their only second win of the season, snapping their six-game losing streak with a 35-run win against SunRisers Hyderabad on April 25. The game, however, was played in Hyderabad.</p>

<p>RCB lost three of the four games played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. With short boundaries and placid wicket, Chinnaswamy is considered a batting paradise. It is here only that SRH pummeled them on April 15 for 287/4 in 20 overs - the highest ever score in league history.</p>

<p>In reply, RCB too posted highest ever score while chasing - 262/7 - but still lost the game by 25 runs. In rest of the three matches in Bengaluru, RCB lost by 28 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), lost by seven wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets.</p>

<p>For RCB, only Virat Kohli has been a saving grace this season alongside veteran wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik. Kohli leads the run chart with 430 runs to his name in nine matches at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 145. Karthik, on the other hand, has 262 runs to his name in nine games, third only behind Kohli and Faf du Plessis (264).</p>


Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs brutally roasted Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for another disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. RCB have never won a trophy in the IPL and this time too, they just have two wins in nine games played so far.

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs brutally roasted Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for another disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. RCB have never won a trophy in the IPL and this time too, they just have two wins in nine games played so far. Gibbs, in a post on social media platform X, pointed how RCB changes everything every season but fails to address the most important aspect. "RCB change everything from coaches to players every other season with no success instead of changing the most important thing and that’s the nature of their wicket " wrote Herschelle Gibbs. Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar drops Virat Kohli, picks Krunal Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad The comments came after RCB registered their only second win of the season, snapping their six-game losing streak with a 35-run win against SunRisers Hyderabad on April 25. The game, however, was played in Hyderabad. RCB lost three of the four games played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. With short boundaries and placid wicket, Chinnaswamy is considered a batting paradise. It is here only that SRH pummeled them on April 15 for 287/4 in 20 overs - the highest ever score in league history. In reply, RCB too posted highest ever score while chasing - 262/7 - but still lost the game by 25 runs. In rest of the three matches in Bengaluru, RCB lost by 28 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), lost by seven wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets. For RCB, only Virat Kohli has been a saving grace this season alongside veteran wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik. Kohli leads the run chart with 430 runs to his name in nine matches at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 145. Karthik, on the other hand, has 262 runs to his name in nine games, third only behind Kohli and Faf du Plessis (264).

IPL 2024: 'Change everything from coaches...,' Herschelle Gibbs ROASTS RCB after another disappointing season

<p>Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) go down to bottom-ranked Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 35 runs in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 25). RCB opted to bat first and rode on Rajat Patidar's 50 (20) to post 206-7. In reply, the formidable SRH line-up only managed 171 for 8. One of the big reasons for SRH's famed-batting line-up's struggle was the big guns such as Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen departing early.</p>

<p>The track was on the slower side and the run-chase, in particular, became a bit tough. Thus, SRH's power-hitters got dismissed soon and they lost convincingly. Head, who has been in fine form with 325 runs (including a ton and two fifties) and is striking at 212.42 -- was dismissed for 1 (3) on Thursday evening. Hence, former South Africa opener Hershelle Gibbs took a sly dig at him on X, formerly Twitter.</p>

<p>Gibbs took note of Head and his opening partner Abhishek Sharma's recent comment of eyeing a 300-plus total and wrote, "I know travis head said he wants 300 but chasing 207 on a slower wicket would have been just as skilful."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-dont-look-at-virat-kohlis-fifty-aaron-finch-defends-rcb-stars-knock-vs-srh-715106">IPL 2024: 'Don't look at Virat Kohli's fifty...' - Aaron Finch defends RCB star's knock vs SRH</a></strong></p>

<p>For SRH, they will be eager to work out a way to bat on slower surfaces as the tournament has now reached the business end. They have surpassed the 250-run mark twice and registered the highest team score, 287, during the ongoing season, but need to bat cleverly on slower pitches given their aggressive approach.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the loss, the Pat Cummins-led side remains at the third spot with 5 wins from eight games and are strong contenders to reach the playoffs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the loss, Cummins said at the post-match presentation, "Not an ideal night. Few over par with the ball and unfortunately lost a few wickets throughout our innings. We were gonna bat first, it seems to be working for us. Before the last few wins, we were thinking that we were a bowl-first team. Didn't go our way."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On SRH's high-risk approach with the bat, which caused their downfall versus RCB, the Australian added, "I think it's our strong suit. It's not going to work every game. One or two games where it hasn't gone our way at the start, we still managed to get a good total. Still think this is the way forward for our boys."</p>


Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) go down to bottom-ranked Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 35 runs in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 25).

Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) go down to bottom-ranked Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 35 runs in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 25). RCB opted to bat first and rode on Rajat Patidar's 50 (20) to post 206-7. In reply, the formidable SRH line-up only managed 171 for 8. One of the big reasons for SRH's famed-batting line-up's struggle was the big guns such as Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen departing early. The track was on the slower side and the run-chase, in particular, became a bit tough. Thus, SRH's power-hitters got dismissed soon and they lost convincingly. Head, who has been in fine form with 325 runs (including a ton and two fifties) and is striking at 212.42 -- was dismissed for 1 (3) on Thursday evening. Hence, former South Africa opener Hershelle Gibbs took a sly dig at him on X, formerly Twitter. Gibbs took note of Head and his opening partner Abhishek Sharma's recent comment of eyeing a 300-plus total and wrote, "I know travis head said he wants 300 but chasing 207 on a slower wicket would have been just as skilful." Also read: IPL 2024: 'Don't look at Virat Kohli's fifty...' - Aaron Finch defends RCB star's knock vs SRH For SRH, they will be eager to work out a way to bat on slower surfaces as the tournament has now reached the business end. They have surpassed the 250-run mark twice and registered the highest team score, 287, during the ongoing season, but need to bat cleverly on slower pitches given their aggressive approach. Despite the loss, the Pat Cummins-led side remains at the third spot with 5 wins from eight games and are strong contenders to reach the playoffs. After the loss, Cummins said at the post-match presentation, "Not an ideal night. Few over par with the ball and unfortunately lost a few wickets throughout our innings. We were gonna bat first, it seems to be working for us. Before the last few wins, we were thinking that we were a bowl-first team. Didn't go our way." On SRH's high-risk approach with the bat, which caused their downfall versus RCB, the Australian added, "I think it's our strong suit. It's not going to work every game. One or two games where it hasn't gone our way at the start, we still managed to get a good total. Still think this is the way forward for our boys."

SRH vs RCB: ‘Chasing 207 on slow wicket...’ Gibbs takes a dig at Travis Head after opener’s rare failure

<p>South Africa legendary batter Herschelle Gibbs has taken a massive dig at skipper Temba Bavuma after he went out injured on the first day of the Centurion Test match on Tuesday (Dec 26). Bavuma was injured in the 20th over of the Indian first innings and was taken to the scans. It was later revealed that he had a right hamstring strain and was likely to miss the rest of the match. Gibbs, in his remark on Bavuma, termed him unfit and overweight.</p>

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<h2><strong>Gibbs takes dig at Bavuma</strong></h2>

<p>“Ironic that the coach allows some players who are clearly unfit and overweight to play when he started off as proteas trainer in 2009,” Gibbs posted on X in a reply to a post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the fifth ball of the 20th over, Bavuma was attended by physios and was later seen limping off the field. It is initially thought that Bavuma has pulled his hamstring which could result in him missing the rest of the match. Hamstring issues generally have lengthy time out for players as it takes time to recover. If this is the case, Bavuma could be ruled out of the entire series while his participation in the remainder of the first Test remains in doubt.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened on Boxing Day?</strong></h2>

<p>India's batting suffered a bitter blow on Day 1 of the Centurion Test as Kagiso Rabada stole the spotlight with his five-for against Rohit Sharma’s men. The South African speedster was the highlight reel of the day as India were&nbsp;208/8 before rain played spoilsport. As a result, Stumps were called early on Boxing Day with KL Rahul batting on 70 along with Mohammed Siraj (0).</p>

<p>For the hosts, Rabada has figures of 44/5 in his 17 overs while Nandre Burger (50/2) and Marco Jansen (52/1) were also amongst the wicket-takers. The hosts though could have a tough second day with the bat as having lost skipper Temba Bavuma through injury during the first session. He was seen limping off with a hamstring issue during the 20th over of India’s first innings.</p>


South Africa legendary batter Herschelle Gibbs has taken a massive dig at skipper Temba Bavuma after he went out injured on the first day of the Centurion Test match on Tuesday (Dec 26).

South Africa legendary batter Herschelle Gibbs has taken a massive dig at skipper Temba Bavuma after he went out injured on the first day of the Centurion Test match on Tuesday (Dec 26). Bavuma was injured in the 20th over of the Indian first innings and was taken to the scans. It was later revealed that he had a right hamstring strain and was likely to miss the rest of the match. Gibbs, in his remark on Bavuma, termed him unfit and overweight. Ironic that the coach allows some players who are clearly unfit and overweight to play when he started off as proteas trainer in 2009🙄 — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) December 26, 2023 × Gibbs takes dig at Bavuma “Ironic that the coach allows some players who are clearly unfit and overweight to play when he started off as proteas trainer in 2009,” Gibbs posted on X in a reply to a post. Before the fifth ball of the 20th over, Bavuma was attended by physios and was later seen limping off the field. It is initially thought that Bavuma has pulled his hamstring which could result in him missing the rest of the match. Hamstring issues generally have lengthy time out for players as it takes time to recover. If this is the case, Bavuma could be ruled out of the entire series while his participation in the remainder of the first Test remains in doubt. ALSO READ | SA vs IND, 1st Test: Rain plays spoilsport on Day 1 after Kagiso Rabada dismantles Indian top order with 5-for What happened on Boxing Day? India's batting suffered a bitter blow on Day 1 of the Centurion Test as Kagiso Rabada stole the spotlight with his five-for against Rohit Sharma’s men. The South African speedster was the highlight reel of the day as India were 208/8 before rain played spoilsport. As a result, Stumps were called early on Boxing Day with KL Rahul batting on 70 along with Mohammed Siraj (0). For the hosts, Rabada has figures of 44/5 in his 17 overs while Nandre Burger (50/2) and Marco Jansen (52/1) were also amongst the wicket-takers. The hosts though could have a tough second day with the bat as having lost skipper Temba Bavuma through injury during the first session. He was seen limping off with a hamstring issue during the 20th over of India’s first innings.

SA vs IND 1st Test: Herschelle Gibbs takes massive dig at Temba Bavuma, terms him ‘unfit and overweight’

<p>South Africa, Australia, One-Day game, exceptional catches – everything goes hand in hand. Proteas Rassie van der Dussan picked a blinder at cover-point, diving towards his right to dismiss Mitchell Marsh during the second semi-final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The two-handed catch was the most-good-looking one of the match, bringing the crowd to its feet. Such were the reflexes that even Marsh took a couple of seconds to believe that it happened.</p>

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<p>Standing on the offside, Rassie, a batter in supreme form this tournament, made his presence felt with a stunning catch.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-future-hold-for-rahul-dravid-led-coaching-staff-following-world-cup-2023-659343">What future hold for Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff following World Cup 2023?</a></strong></p>

<p>Kagiso Rabada provided the breakthrough by bowling it on a good length, provoking Marsh to go for the drive. Although he got trapped, a mistimed shot led to the ball not travelling as much as Marsh had wanted. As a result, he found Rassie standing on the cover point, stunning&nbsp;the crowd with his catch.</p>

<h2>Australia nearing another CWC final date</h2>

<p>Following an inning of a lifetime by David Miller, who smashed his maiden World Cup knockout hundred (101 off 116 balls), helping South Africa post 212 in the first innings, Australia raced towards the halfway mark inside the 20th over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Travis Head and David Warner got Australia off to a flying start, adding 60 for the first wicket in just six overs. Markram got introduced into the attack in the next over and broke the partnership by removing Warner clean bowled on 29, having hit four sixes and a four during his brief stay. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Marsh was the next one to follow, getting out on a duck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Head kept the aggressive stroke play going from one end, completing his maiden CWC semis fifty. Although he, alongside Smith, survived close chances, with their catches getting dropped, Keshav Maharaj bowled a Jaffa to tear into Travis' timbers on 62.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, during the first innings, Van der Dussen scored just six off 31 balls before edging one to the slip cordon off Josh Hazlewood.&nbsp;</p>


South Africa, Australia, One-Day game, exceptional catches – everything goes hand in hand. Proteas Rassie van der Dussan picked a blinder at cover-point, diving towards his right to dismiss Mitchell Marsh during the second semi-final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

South Africa, Australia, One-Day game, exceptional catches – everything goes hand in hand. Proteas Rassie van der Dussan picked a blinder at cover-point, diving towards his right to dismiss Mitchell Marsh during the second semi-final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The two-handed catch was the most-good-looking one of the match, bringing the crowd to its feet. Such were the reflexes that even Marsh took a couple of seconds to believe that it happened. You can watch the video here - View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Standing on the offside, Rassie, a batter in supreme form this tournament, made his presence felt with a stunning catch. ALSO READ: What future hold for Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff following World Cup 2023? Kagiso Rabada provided the breakthrough by bowling it on a good length, provoking Marsh to go for the drive. Although he got trapped, a mistimed shot led to the ball not travelling as much as Marsh had wanted. As a result, he found Rassie standing on the cover point, stunning the crowd with his catch. Australia nearing another CWC final date Following an inning of a lifetime by David Miller, who smashed his maiden World Cup knockout hundred (101 off 116 balls), helping South Africa post 212 in the first innings, Australia raced towards the halfway mark inside the 20th over. Travis Head and David Warner got Australia off to a flying start, adding 60 for the first wicket in just six overs. Markram got introduced into the attack in the next over and broke the partnership by removing Warner clean bowled on 29, having hit four sixes and a four during his brief stay. Marsh was the next one to follow, getting out on a duck. Head kept the aggressive stroke play going from one end, completing his maiden CWC semis fifty. Although he, alongside Smith, survived close chances, with their catches getting dropped, Keshav Maharaj bowled a Jaffa to tear into Travis' timbers on 62. Meanwhile, during the first innings, Van der Dussen scored just six off 31 balls before edging one to the slip cordon off Josh Hazlewood.

World Cup: Rassie van Dussen picks a blinder to send Mitchell Marsh packing at Eden Gardens – WATCH

<p>Former South Africa star Herschelle Gibbs took a brutal dig at the Proteas fast bowlers during Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between the hosts and India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday. Gibbs criticised the Proteas fast bowlers for failing to generate much pace during the start of India's innings on Day 1.</p>

<p>Kagiso Rabada and Duanne Olivier opened the bowling for South Africa as India won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. Rabada and Olivier failed to trouble the Indian openers - KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal at the start of the visitors' innings before Marco Jansen got rid of Mayank Agarwal on 26 off 37 balls.</p>

<p>Gibbs took to Twitter to take a dig at the South African pacers, stating how they were even failing to clock 135km on average while commentator Pommie Mbangwa was stressing on air for the South Africans to build pressure on the Indian batters.</p>

<p>"Both opening bowlers for proteas not even hitting 135km on average and Pommy talking about imposing yourself," Gibbs wrote in a tweet.</p>

<p>While South African pacers didn't get off to a good start, they bounced back brilliantly in the latter part of the day. After Agarwal's departure on 26 off 37 balls, India lost Cheteshwar Pujara (3) and Ajinkya Rahane (0) in quick succession while Hanuma Vihari (17) and Rishabh Pant (17) were also dismissed cheaply.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahane-pujaras-flop-show-continues-as-indian-middle-order-disappoints-again-in-2nd-test-against-sa-442049">Rahane, Pujara's flop show continues as Indian middle-order disappoints again in 2nd Test against SA</a></p>

<p>R Ashwin slammed a crucial knock of 46 runs off 50 balls to help India cross the 200-run mark and post a total of 202 runs on the board.&nbsp;South Africa lost opener Aiden Markram cheaply on 7 runs before Dean Elgar (11) and Keegan Petersen (14) added an unbeaten 21 runs for the second wicket.</p>

<p>South Africa posted 35/1 at stumps on Day 1 and are trailing by 167 runs.</p>

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Former South Africa star Herschelle Gibbs took a brutal dig at the Proteas fast bowlers during Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between the hosts and India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday.

Former South Africa star Herschelle Gibbs took a brutal dig at the Proteas fast bowlers during Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between the hosts and India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday. Gibbs criticised the Proteas fast bowlers for failing to generate much pace during the start of India's innings on Day 1. Kagiso Rabada and Duanne Olivier opened the bowling for South Africa as India won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. Rabada and Olivier failed to trouble the Indian openers - KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal at the start of the visitors' innings before Marco Jansen got rid of Mayank Agarwal on 26 off 37 balls. Gibbs took to Twitter to take a dig at the South African pacers, stating how they were even failing to clock 135km on average while commentator Pommie Mbangwa was stressing on air for the South Africans to build pressure on the Indian batters. "Both opening bowlers for proteas not even hitting 135km on average and Pommy talking about imposing yourself," Gibbs wrote in a tweet. While South African pacers didn't get off to a good start, they bounced back brilliantly in the latter part of the day. After Agarwal's departure on 26 off 37 balls, India lost Cheteshwar Pujara (3) and Ajinkya Rahane (0) in quick succession while Hanuma Vihari (17) and Rishabh Pant (17) were also dismissed cheaply. Also Read: Rahane, Pujara's flop show continues as Indian middle-order disappoints again in 2nd Test against SA R Ashwin slammed a crucial knock of 46 runs off 50 balls to help India cross the 200-run mark and post a total of 202 runs on the board. South Africa lost opener Aiden Markram cheaply on 7 runs before Dean Elgar (11) and Keegan Petersen (14) added an unbeaten 21 runs for the second wicket. South Africa posted 35/1 at stumps on Day 1 and are trailing by 167 runs.

Herschelle Gibbs takes a brutal dig at South Africa pacers for poor start against India in Johannesburg Test

<p class="MsoNormal">There has been a lot of debate around the top three or five batsmen in the world. While the names of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith continue to be central to the discussions, the rise of Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has brought him into the debate. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Former South Africa opener and now the head coach of Pakistan Super League (PSL) outfit Karachi Kings, Herschelle Gibbs has weighed his opinion on the matter as he said that Babar has the potential to replicate what Virat Kohli has done for India and in franchise cricket.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Gibbs opined that Babar, for him, is in the top three batsmen in the world and has the hunger to become better each day.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">“For me, he is in the top three batsmen in the world, across formats. He is a fantastic player, he knows his game and is hungry to score runs. It is always a sign that they want to become greater and better. If you look at Virat Kohli, Babar Azam is younger than him. There's nothing stopping Babar Azam from achieving what Kohli has achieved in the next decade or so,” Gibbs told Dawn News. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“He has all the potential to become one of the greats in the world. He has made a fantastic start to his career and has got the technique to play in all conditions. He can become as good as Virat Kohli if not better,” the former South African cricketer added.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">All eyes will be on Babar when Karachi Kings take the field for PSL 6 in Abu Dhabi in a bid to defend their title. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Meanwhile, PSL 2021 is set to resume from June 9 in Abu Dhabi with the final scheduled for June 24. Earlier, the PSL was postponed amid multiple COVID-19 cases within the bio-secure bubble of the tournament. <o:p></o:p></p>


There has been a lot of debate around the top three or five batsmen in the world. While the names of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith continue to be central to the discussions, the rise of Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has brought him into the debate.

There has been a lot of debate around the top three or five batsmen in the world. While the names of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith continue to be central to the discussions, the rise of Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has brought him into the debate. Former South Africa opener and now the head coach of Pakistan Super League (PSL) outfit Karachi Kings, Herschelle Gibbs has weighed his opinion on the matter as he said that Babar has the potential to replicate what Virat Kohli has done for India and in franchise cricket. Gibbs opined that Babar, for him, is in the top three batsmen in the world and has the hunger to become better each day. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Couldn’t believe them' - Joe Root reacts to Ollie Robinson’s racist, sexist historical tweets “For me, he is in the top three batsmen in the world, across formats. He is a fantastic player, he knows his game and is hungry to score runs. It is always a sign that they want to become greater and better. If you look at Virat Kohli, Babar Azam is younger than him. There's nothing stopping Babar Azam from achieving what Kohli has achieved in the next decade or so,” Gibbs told Dawn News. “He has all the potential to become one of the greats in the world. He has made a fantastic start to his career and has got the technique to play in all conditions. He can become as good as Virat Kohli if not better,” the former South African cricketer added. ALSO READ: Cricket: Yuvraj Singh reveals why India will have 'slight disadvantage' in WTC Final vs New Zealand All eyes will be on Babar when Karachi Kings take the field for PSL 6 in Abu Dhabi in a bid to defend their title. Meanwhile, PSL 2021 is set to resume from June 9 in Abu Dhabi with the final scheduled for June 24. Earlier, the PSL was postponed amid multiple COVID-19 cases within the bio-secure bubble of the tournament.

Cricket: 'Can become as good as Virat Kohli' - Herschelle Gibbs gives his take on Babar Azam ahead of PSL resumption

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<p>Former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has decided to donate the iconic bat from the historic match between South Africa and Australia which was played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg in the year 2006. The match is regarded as one of the best of all-times due to the number of runs scored by both the sides (434 by Australia, 438 by South Africa). Gibbs, who was adjudged Man of the Match for his blistering 175 off 111 laced with 21 boundaries and seven sixes, has decided to auction his bat used in that match in a bid to raise funds for the battle against COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Supersport showing the #438 game. The bat I used that day will be up for auction to raise funds for covid. Kept it all these years,” Gibbs tweeted on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Johannesburg ODI between South Africa and Australia, also the last match of the five-match ODI series, was a perfect example of a humdinger.</p>

<p>Batting first, Aussie batsmen smoked Proteas bowling attack all over the park to register a world-record score of 434-4 in 50 overs with Ricky Ponting hammering 164 runs. The likes of Michael Hussey (81 off 51), Simon Katich (79 off 90), Adam Gilchrist (55 off 44) and Andrew Symonds (27* off 13) made a mockery out of the South African bowling attack to post a mountainous total on the board.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shoaib-akhtar-faces-defamation-criminal-proceedings-from-pcbs-legal-advisor-tafazzul-rizvi-296060" hreflang="en">Shoaib Akhtar faces defamation, criminal proceedings from PCB's legal advisor Tafazzul Rizvi</a></strong></p>

<p>South Africa, while chasing 435, lost opener Boeta Dippenaar (1) for cheap and when it looked like things were grim for the hosts, Gibbs and Graeme Smith took the charge in the middle and whacked a quality bowling attack of Australia. While Gibbs went on to score 175, Smith smashed a 55-ball 90 followed by Mark Boucher’s 50 not out off 43. It was Boucher who scored a boundary off Lee in the second-last delivery of the final over to register the memorable win. But it was Gibbs, who did the heavy lifting.&nbsp;<br />
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Former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has decided to donate the iconic bat from the historic match between South Africa and Australia which was played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg in the year 2006.

Former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has decided to donate the iconic bat from the historic match between South Africa and Australia which was played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg in the year 2006. The match is regarded as one of the best of all-times due to the number of runs scored by both the sides (434 by Australia, 438 by South Africa). Gibbs, who was adjudged Man of the Match for his blistering 175 off 111 laced with 21 boundaries and seven sixes, has decided to auction his bat used in that match in a bid to raise funds for the battle against COVID-19 pandemic. “Supersport showing the #438 game. The bat I used that day will be up for auction to raise funds for covid. Kept it all these years,” Gibbs tweeted on Friday. ALSO READ: Match fixing? Former PCB chairman alleges Wasim Akram offered Atta-ur-Rahman to underperform in a match Supersport showing the #438 game . The bat i used that day will be up for auction to raise funds for covid. Kept it all these years. pic.twitter.com/VyGyAzKVSn — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) May 1, 2020 × The Johannesburg ODI between South Africa and Australia, also the last match of the five-match ODI series, was a perfect example of a humdinger. Batting first, Aussie batsmen smoked Proteas bowling attack all over the park to register a world-record score of 434-4 in 50 overs with Ricky Ponting hammering 164 runs. The likes of Michael Hussey (81 off 51), Simon Katich (79 off 90), Adam Gilchrist (55 off 44) and Andrew Symonds (27* off 13) made a mockery out of the South African bowling attack to post a mountainous total on the board. ALSO READ: Shoaib Akhtar faces defamation, criminal proceedings from PCB's legal advisor Tafazzul Rizvi South Africa, while chasing 435, lost opener Boeta Dippenaar (1) for cheap and when it looked like things were grim for the hosts, Gibbs and Graeme Smith took the charge in the middle and whacked a quality bowling attack of Australia. While Gibbs went on to score 175, Smith smashed a 55-ball 90 followed by Mark Boucher’s 50 not out off 43. It was Boucher who scored a boundary off Lee in the second-last delivery of the final over to register the memorable win. But it was Gibbs, who did the heavy lifting.

Herschelle Gibbs to auction his bat from historic South Africa vs Australia, Johannesburg ODI to raise funds for COVID-19 relief

<p>The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the entire world to a stand-still. With reports of positive COVID-19 cases increasing with each passing day, many nations are in a state of lockdown. The deadly COVID-19 has even left the entire sporting calendar shredded into pieces and many tournaments and leagues have been either cancelled or postponed.</p>

<p>While every sportsperson has taken health advisory into account by keeping themselves under self-isolation in a bid to curb the novel coronavirus, former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has picked one player who he would want to be quarantined with.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-doing-our-bit-for-the-society-irfan-and-yusuf-pathan-donate-face-masks-amid-covid-19-pandemic-288103">'Doing our bit for the society' - Irfan and Yusuf Pathan donate face masks amid COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong></p>

<p>Gibbs named Indian captain Virat Kohli when the official Twitter handle of International Cricket Council (ICC) posted an infographic asking people to pick their quarantine partner as per their birth month. Gibbs named Kohli while adding he would be going toe to toe in the gym with the Indian skipper.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In quarantine , me and <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> going toe to toe in the gym <a href="https://t.co/FZ0mvB3OMp">https://t.co/FZ0mvB3OMp</a></p>
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<p>Kohli has made a name for himself in the world of cricket not only for his sheer talent but his will to work hard off the field as well. The Indian skipper has been one of the biggest motivators in the world of sports when it comes to keeping fit.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-postponement-likely-to-get-extended-amid-covid-19-pandemic-report-288071">IPL 2020 postponement likely to get extended amid COVID-19 pandemic: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Kohli has shared videos of him sweating it out in the gym uncountable times and his hunger to reach the pinnacle has only been rubbed off to other players, who in return have also upped the ante in terms of remaining fit.</p>

<p>While the sporting action has come to an unusual halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, Indian cricketers have continued to work hard in their respective homes in a bid to remain fit. Social distancing is something every athlete is maintaining to curb the spread of COVID-19 and as per the health ministry, everyone should avoid public gathering in this dire situation.&nbsp;<br />
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The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the entire world to a stand-still. With reports of positive COVID-19 cases increasing with each passing day, many nations are in a state of lockdown.

The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the entire world to a stand-still. With reports of positive COVID-19 cases increasing with each passing day, many nations are in a state of lockdown. The deadly COVID-19 has even left the entire sporting calendar shredded into pieces and many tournaments and leagues have been either cancelled or postponed. While every sportsperson has taken health advisory into account by keeping themselves under self-isolation in a bid to curb the novel coronavirus, former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has picked one player who he would want to be quarantined with. ALSO READ: 'Doing our bit for the society' - Irfan and Yusuf Pathan donate face masks amid COVID-19 pandemic Gibbs named Indian captain Virat Kohli when the official Twitter handle of International Cricket Council (ICC) posted an infographic asking people to pick their quarantine partner as per their birth month. Gibbs named Kohli while adding he would be going toe to toe in the gym with the Indian skipper. In quarantine , me and @imVkohli going toe to toe in the gym https://t.co/FZ0mvB3OMp — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) March 22, 2020 × Kohli has made a name for himself in the world of cricket not only for his sheer talent but his will to work hard off the field as well. The Indian skipper has been one of the biggest motivators in the world of sports when it comes to keeping fit. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 postponement likely to get extended amid COVID-19 pandemic: Report Kohli has shared videos of him sweating it out in the gym uncountable times and his hunger to reach the pinnacle has only been rubbed off to other players, who in return have also upped the ante in terms of remaining fit. While the sporting action has come to an unusual halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, Indian cricketers have continued to work hard in their respective homes in a bid to remain fit. Social distancing is something every athlete is maintaining to curb the spread of COVID-19 and as per the health ministry, everyone should avoid public gathering in this dire situation.

'Going toe to toe in the gym' - Herschelle Gibbs picks Virat Kohli as his quarantine partner

<p>Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt enjoys a huge fan-following, but it seems like former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs had no idea about the actor's fandom.</p>

<p>In a hilarious goof-up, Gibbs tweeted a GIF of the actor in response to the cricketer's tweet being liked by Twitter's official account.</p>

<p>On Sunday, Gibbs had tweeted "Morning, birds are tweeting so I'll do the same and say have a good one folks".</p>

<p>The post was liked by Twitter and to express happiness, Gibbs posted a GIF and wrote, "That feeling when @Twitter likes your tweet," Gibbs tweeted.</p>

<p>"Do you know Alia ??," one fan commented and later Gibbs replied: "I have no idea who the lady is".</p>

<p>After being schooled that the person in the GIF is actually a Bollywood actor, Gibbs wrote: "Didn`t know you were an actress @aliaa08 but nice gif".</p>

<p>Even Alia was left amused and responded with a GIF gesturing boundary like an umpire.</p>

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<p>Gibbs played 90 Tests, 248 ODIs and 23 T20Is for the Proteas.</p>

<p>He went on to make 6167 runs in the longest format of the game whereas he scored 8094 runs in ODI cricket.</p>

<p>Gibbs was renowned for his fielding on the cricketing field and he went on to take some breathtaking catches for the Proteas.</p>

<p>He announced his retirement in the year 2010.</p>

<p>Gibbs was also involved in the match-fixing scandal along with the former captain Hansie Cronje.</p>

<p>As a result, he was banned for only six months. He repeatedly refused to tour India fearing arrest and refused to even speak to Indian Police over the matter.</p>

<p>However, Gibbs was named in the South African Proteas ICC Champions Trophy in 2006, and he had to meet with Indian Police over his involvement in the match-fixing scandal.</p>


Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt enjoys a huge fan-following, but it seems like former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs had no idea about the actor's fandom. In a hilarious goof-up, Gibbs tweeted a GIF of the actor in response to the cricketer's tweet being liked by Twitter's official account.

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt enjoys a huge fan-following, but it seems like former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs had no idea about the actor's fandom. In a hilarious goof-up, Gibbs tweeted a GIF of the actor in response to the cricketer's tweet being liked by Twitter's official account. On Sunday, Gibbs had tweeted "Morning, birds are tweeting so I'll do the same and say have a good one folks". The post was liked by Twitter and to express happiness, Gibbs posted a GIF and wrote, "That feeling when @Twitter likes your tweet," Gibbs tweeted. "Do you know Alia ??," one fan commented and later Gibbs replied: "I have no idea who the lady is". After being schooled that the person in the GIF is actually a Bollywood actor, Gibbs wrote: "Didn`t know you were an actress @aliaa08 but nice gif". Even Alia was left amused and responded with a GIF gesturing boundary like an umpire. Didn’t know you were an actress @aliaa08 but nice gif👏👏 https://t.co/XEUxALcR34 — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) August 26, 2019 × 😃 https://t.co/5IKY4UIu2k pic.twitter.com/dMsGdWbTl2 — Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) August 27, 2019 × Gibbs played 90 Tests, 248 ODIs and 23 T20Is for the Proteas. He went on to make 6167 runs in the longest format of the game whereas he scored 8094 runs in ODI cricket. Gibbs was renowned for his fielding on the cricketing field and he went on to take some breathtaking catches for the Proteas. He announced his retirement in the year 2010. Gibbs was also involved in the match-fixing scandal along with the former captain Hansie Cronje. As a result, he was banned for only six months. He repeatedly refused to tour India fearing arrest and refused to even speak to Indian Police over the matter. However, Gibbs was named in the South African Proteas ICC Champions Trophy in 2006, and he had to meet with Indian Police over his involvement in the match-fixing scandal.

Alia Bhatt's reply is epic after cricketer Herschelle Gibbs fails to recognise her

<p>Indian right-handed all-rounder Ashwin Ravichandran got in&nbsp;the soup over his Twitter reply to former South African run-churner Herschelle Gibbs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to reports, Gibbs responded to Ravichandran&#39;s tweet endorsing a sports shoe brand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Hopefully you will be able to run a bit faster now,&quot; Gibbs tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ashwin replied tweeting, &quot;Surely not as fast you did mate. Unfortunately, I wasn&#39;t as blessed as you were. But I was blessed with an ethical mind not to fix games which put food on my plate.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apparently, Ashwin referred to Gibbs&#39; involvement in game-fixing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 31-year-old cricketer later pulled down his tweet reasoning that his reply was made in good humour.</p>

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&mdash; Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/965526145323053056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Apparently, Ashwin referred to Gibbs' involvement in game-fixing

Indian right-handed all-rounder Ashwin Ravichandran got in the soup over his Twitter reply to former South African run-churner Herschelle Gibbs. According to reports, Gibbs responded to Ravichandran's tweet endorsing a sports shoe brand. "Hopefully you will be able to run a bit faster now," Gibbs tweeted. Hopefully you will be able to run a bit faster now ashwin ???? — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) February 19, 2018 × Ashwin replied tweeting, "Surely not as fast you did mate. Unfortunately, I wasn't as blessed as you were. But I was blessed with an ethical mind not to fix games which put food on my plate." Apparently, Ashwin referred to Gibbs' involvement in game-fixing. What’s sensitive to me isn’t to someone else, and what’s sensitive to you isn’t to me. I want to respect my family of fans and hence pulled the tweet down, and now entertainment over for all my haters. See you later???? — Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) February 19, 2018 × The 31-year-old cricketer later pulled down his tweet reasoning that his reply was made in good humour. I totally believed my reply was a joke too, but look how people and yourself perceived it. I am totally game for this sort of fun mate, we shall dine over this sometime.???? https://t.co/Z7YdXQnxeD — Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) February 19, 2018 ×

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