Former England captain Michael Vaughan has sparked debate by naming Chris Gayle as the greatest overseas player in IPL history, overlooking big names such as AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine and Shane Warne. Vaughan’s pick came during a Cricbuzz video on X, where he backed the former Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal […]

Former South African captain AB de Villiers applauded the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for creating a well-balanced squad in their title-winning IPL 2025 campaign, relieving pressure on legendary players like Virat Kohli. After 17 years of heartbreak, RCB finally broke their jinx with a memorable win in IPL 2025. Talking about RCB’s win last year, […]

Legendary South African player AB de Villiers shared his frustration regarding comparisons between him and openers in T20 cricket as well. AB de Villiers, who used to bat in the middle order, shared his dislike for when someone says an opener is better than him by saying the way he scored as well. “I hate […]

Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player AB de Villiers praised legendary batter Virat Kohli as the “heartbeat” of the franchise before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, while backing RCB to defend the title as well. Virat Kohli, however, will play his 19th edition of the IPL with the Bengaluru-based franchise, […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to begin their IPL 2026 title defence as the 19th season of the tournament kicks off on March 28. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB finally ended their long-standing title drought last season, clinching their maiden IPL trophy with a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring […]

Former AB de Villiers has once again underlined the immense value of Virat Kohli to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, calling him the “heartbeat” of the franchise ahead of IPL 2026. While Kohli’s numbers continue to impress, de Villiers believes his influence goes far beyond runs, shaping the mindset and energy of the entire squad. As RCB […]

Former South Africa great AB de Villiers has stirred fresh debate around MS Dhoni’s role at Chennai Super Kings, especially with IPL 2026 around the corner. According to de Villiers, Dhoni batting as low as No. 8 or 9 significantly limits his impact on the game. Dhoni, who has been a pillar of the IPL since […]

When conversations around T20 greatness begin, names like Chris Gayle and Rashid Khan dominate the debate. Gayle remains the highest run-scorer in the format, while Rashid holds the record for most wickets in T20 cricket. Yet, in a surprising and thought-provoking take, AB de Villiers has picked a different name as the greatest of all […]

Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Dinesh Karthik revealed his all-time XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a selection that sparked plenty of discussion among fans. The former RCB wicketkeeper, who now serves as the franchise’s batting coach, opted for a team that surprisingly leaned toward several current players rather than only past legends […]

Former South African captain AB de Villiers said that Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s return to form is a danger sign for the rest of the teams in the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup as well. He scored a stunning 82* off 37 deliveries in India’s run chase of 209 in the second T20I against […]