Newszilla World

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced significant criticism for his performance during the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. With RCB losing 7 of their first 8 games, Kohli’s strike rate became a major talking point. Even cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar criticized Kohli for his perceived lack of intent, prompting a response from the RCB star. Now, AB de Villiers has weighed in, expressing his dismay at the harsh criticism aimed at Kohli. During a conversation on Jio Cinema, De Villiers shared his thoughts on the situation, recalling his own experiences of playing with and against Kohli. He emphasized that criticism often brings out the best in Kohli and advised teammates to avoid provoking him. “I thought it was really unfair for a hero and role model like Virat to face so much criticism. But knowing him, I was certain that criticism would only fuel his determination. I used to tell my teammates, ‘do not say a word to Virat on the pitch,’ because...

Dinesh Karthik, a key player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), ended his Indian Premier League (IPL) career with a loss in the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday. Karthik, who had suggested this IPL season would be his last, received a guard of honour from his teammates after the match in Ahmedabad. While Karthik himself didn’t comment on his retirement, the league’s broadcaster confirmed the news through a social media post following the game. Karthik, who debuted in the T20 league 16 years ago, is celebrated as one of the best finishers in this format of cricket. Jio Cinema, the IPL’s digital broadcaster, paid tribute to the RCB wicketkeeper-batsman on social media. Karthik, who has one IPL title to his name, acknowledged the fans by removing his gloves as RCB players expressed their gratitude to the spectators. A heartfelt moment for RCB fans occurred when Virat Kohli embraced Karthik, who appeared emotional. As he walked back to the dressing room, Kart...