Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag were celebrated at the Delhi Premier League 2025 final, where West Delhi Lions defeated Central Delhi Kings. Nitish Rana's unbeaten 79 led the Lions to victory, chasing down a target of 174. The DDCA honored Gambhir and Sehwag for their significant contributions to Indian cricket, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the event.
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South African batter Matthew Breetzke, basking in phenomenal form, expressed slight apprehension about his success streak potentially declining. After securing his fifth consecutive ODI fifty, scoring 85 against England, Breetzke humorously acknowledged the possibility of a downturn. He admitted disappointment at missing a century at Lord's but remains grateful for the opportunity to play cricket professionally.
Irfan Pathan's forgettable IPL night in 2010, where MS Dhoni's explosive hitting secured a CSK victory and a spot in the semifinals, has resurfaced due to an old interview clip. In the clip, Irfan hinted at Dhoni's alleged hookah smoking and favoritism, sparking renewed debates and trolling related to Irfan's international career exit.
Sandeep Sharma recounted a memorable IPL moment from 2017 when Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, advocated for him to receive the Player of the Match award after his crucial spell against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sharma dismissed Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers, helping Punjab defend a low score.
Sanju Samson showcased his exceptional form in the Kerala Cricket League, smashing 83 off 41 balls, marking his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score. This performance arrives as he vies for an opening position in the Asia Cup squad alongside Shubman Gill.
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.
Chris Gayle has expressed his disappointment over Sarfaraz Khan's continued exclusion from India's Test squad. Gayle emphasized Sarfaraz's consistent performances and remarkable fitness transformation, highlighting his century against England and triple centuries in first-class cricket. Despite playing six Tests and showing promise, Sarfaraz was not selected for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Despite their strong bond and memorable IPL partnerships for RCB, AB de Villiers didn't include Virat Kohli in his top five Test cricketers. De Villiers named Jacques Kallis, Andrew Flintoff, Mohammad Asif, Shane Warne, and Sachin Tendulkar. He praised Kallis as potentially the best cricketer ever and Asif as the best seamer he faced.
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