Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers revealed his fondness for batting with Virat Kohli during his 11 seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their synergy led to five 100+ partnerships and two 200+ partnerships in IPL. De Villiers highlighted their shared competitive spirit and proactive approach to dismantling bowlers, recalling memorable partnerships at Wankhede and Chinnaswamy stadiums amidst electrifying crowds.
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Despite Sanju Samson's impressive domestic form in the Kerala Cricket League, his place in India's Asia Cup 2025 playing XI is uncertain due to Shubman Gill's return. Irfan Pathan suggests Samson could potentially replacing Jitesh Sharma, but highlighted that he needs to play lower down the batting order to do so.
Jamie Overton has announced an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, prioritizing white-ball formats due to the demanding modern cricket calendar. The 31-year-old all-rounder, who played 99 first-class matches and two Tests for England, will focus on franchise and limited-overs cricket, including his commitment to CSK. Rob Key acknowledged Overton's decision, highlighting the challenges of the current cricketing landscape.
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