After being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a record-breaking amount of Rs 21 crore, Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for the franchise's fans, expressing his commitment to the team for the next three years. Kohli also revealed that his ultimate goal is to win the IPL title at least once in the upcoming cycle. RCB management, in the meantime, is exploring all options for the captaincy role after releasing Faf du Plessis, and also expressed their disappointment in not being able to retain Cameron Green due to injury.
As the deadline for IPL retention passes, big names like Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell have been let go by their respective franchises. With only two teams having exhausted their 'right-to-match' cards, the rest of the franchises will be vying for these players in the upcoming mega auction. Fans can catch all the updates on Manorama Online App.
As the IPL 2024 final approaches, talks about the next season have already begun. According to rumors, Virat Kohli is set to reclaim his role as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis. While du Plessis has led the team admirably in the past three seasons, Kohli's return could bring a new surge of energy and determination as RCB aim for their first-ever IPL title.
Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden criticized Virat Kohli for his aggressive behaviour towards the umpires during the RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match. Despite being removed as the captain, Kohli was seen intervening in conversations with the umpires, much to the annoyance of Hayden. In the upcoming Eliminator match between RCB and Rajasthan Royals, former India player Ambati Rayudu believes that RCB, under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, have the upper hand due to their six-match winning streak.
After a brilliant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowed out of the tournament after a defeat against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator. CSK star Ambati Rayudu took a dig at RCB's overconfidence, saying that celebrations and aggression do not win IPL trophies. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis praised his team's effort and character, but acknowledged that they fell short in terms of pushing for an extra 20 runs in the crucial match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru put up a valiant fight, but ultimately fell short against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator match of the 2024 Indian Premier League. Despite the loss, RCB captain Faf du Plessis expressed pride in his team's efforts, as they were able to make a strong comeback and win six games in a row to reach the playoffs. RR, on the other hand, broke their five-match losing streak and will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2, with the winner moving on to the final against Kolkata Knight Riders.
After a dominant win against defending champions Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue their hot streak in the IPL 2024 playoffs, led by Faf du Plessis' strong performance. In his last IPL match, the veteran wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik plays a crucial role, scoring 326 runs and taking 5 dismissals. Despite facing adversity with injuries, the RCB dressing room remains confident and ready for the challenge.
Rovman Powell's stunning catch to dismiss Faf du Plessis in the IPL eliminator match left the cricketing world in awe. The Caribbean player showed brilliant athleticism and technique in his lunge to grab the ball, leaving Du Plessis stunned. But Powell wasn't done there, as he also made a vital contribution to dismiss Virat Kohli, giving his team the much-needed breakthrough. His smooth landing and nonchalant throwback after the catch only added to the excitement of the match, making it a must-watch moment for sports fans.
Trent Boult and Ravichandran Ashwin led a stellar bowling performance by the Rajasthan Royals as they limited the Royal Challengers Bangalore to 172-8 in their IPL Eliminator Match. Boult took 3 wickets, including the key wicket of Virat Kohli, while Ashwin finished with 2. RCB struggled as their top order fell, with Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, and Glenn Maxwell all failing to make significant contributions. Despite contributions from Kohli and Rajat Patidar, RCB fell short of a big total. The winner of the match will face the Sunrisers Hyderabad for a chance to play in the IPL grand final against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The race for the IPL 2021 trophy heats up as Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face off in the Eliminator on Wednesday. RR will look to bounce back from their previous rain-affected match, while RCB aims to continue their winning momentum. In their last encounter, RR's Jos Buttler and RCB's Virat Kohli earned high fantasy points, making them players to watch in this crucial match.