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Broadcasters gather more than 170 experts for biggest-ever presentation panel for IPL 2025
New Delhi, March 23: Former cricketers AB De Villiers, Kane Williamson, Shane Watson, Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Anil Kumble, Mark Boucher, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke, Sunil Gavaskar and Ajay Jadeja are among 170 experts gathered by the official broadcaster for the coverage of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Star-studded commentary panel for IPL 2025 season unveiled
Mumbai, March 22: Ahead of the 18th edition starting from Saturday, the Indian Premier League (IPL) have announced a star-studded commentary panel which includes big names like AB De Villiers, Kane Williamson, Shane Watson, and Virender Sehwag.
Winning IPL is incredibly difficult: AB de Villiers on RCB's title hope
New Delhi March 19: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player AB de Villiers emphasized the challenges of winning the IPL, citing the presence of 10 world-class teams, travel fatigue, injuries, and varying conditions, as per the press release from Jio Hotstar.
I also feel Virat has taken unnecessary criticism: AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli
New Delhi March 19: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru player AB de Villiers shared his thoughts on Virat Kohli's form and his role for RCB this season. He said Virat looked very calm while batting last year, and I don't think he needs to change it much; AB de Villiers is on Jio Hotstar.
We might just see that 300-run mark breached in this IPL season: AB de Villiers ahead of the IPL opener
New Delhi March 19: As Rajat Patidar's take on the challenge of becoming Royal Challengers Bengaluru's new captain, franchise veteran AB de Villiers spoke about the leadership challenge ahead of the opening game of IPL 2025. Speaking to Jio Hotstar he said his biggest challenge is going to be stepping in as a captain after such big players like Faf Du Plessis and, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers.
IPL 2025: Wicket at the Wankhede Stadium will suit Ryan Rickleton, says AB de Villiers
New Delhi, March 18: Ahead of Mumbai Indians kickstarting their IPL 2025 season against fellow five-time champions Chennai Super Kings on March 23, legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers believes the pitches at the side's home venue Wankhede Stadium will suit in-form batter Ryan Rickelton's batting style.
Rohit has got no reason to retire or to take any criticism: AB de Villiers
New Delhi, March 13: South Africa batting great AB de Villiers hailed Rohit Sharma's record as a batter and captain after the India skipper lifted the ICC Champions Trophy and put an end to a lot of chatter about his retirement from the ODI format.
Scrutiny over Virat's strike rate was absolutely ridiculous: De Villiers' on batter's last IPL season
Mumbai, March 6: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers hailed star India batter Virat Kohli for "stepping out of his comfort zone" during the last season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that winning the title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) would be a "perfect finishing touch" to his legendary career.
Winning IPL title with RCB would be perfect finishing touch to Kohli's phenomenal career: AB de Villiers
New Delhi, March 6: Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers feels that winning the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) title with Bengaluru-based would be the perfect finishing touch to Virat Kohli's phenomenal career.
AB de Villiers returns to Cricket, to lead Game Changers South Africa in World Championship of Legends
New Delhi, January 28: Cricketing fans worldwide are set to celebrate as South African icon AB de Villiers announces his long-awaited return to the sport after nearly four years.
This tournament is all about youngsters....: De Villiers on SA20 league
Johannesburg, January 12: Former South African batter AB de Villiers said that the SA20 tournament is all about youngsters and named two youngsters who have impressed him in the tournament so far.
Will back Proteas to go all the way in WTC final: AB de Villiers
Johannesburg, January 12: Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers expressed confidence in his team's ability to secure their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) crown against Australia at Lord's. However, he acknowledged that Australia remains the favorite, as the Proteas lack experience playing in conditions like those in England and Australia.
Needs to be more decisive with...: De Villiers' advice for South Africa's top run-getter in WTC 2023-25
Johannesburg, January 12: Former South African batting legend AB de Villiers had a special word of advice for Proteas' top-run-getter in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, David Bedingham, saying that he needs to be more decisive with his shots and try not coming too hard at the ball.
Biggest takeaway is to keep going...: De Villiers on SA20 adopting best practices from IPL
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers said that one thing the SA20 league can learn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) is to "keep going" despite all the doubts and scepticism.
A wonderful all-round, exciting player....: AB de Villiers on Tristan Stubbs
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers lauded young batter Tristan Stubbs for his consistent performances in franchise and international cricket, calling him a "wonderful all-round" and "exciting player.
A wonderful all-round, exciting player....: AB de Villiers on Tristan Stubbs
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers lauded young batter Tristan Stubbs for his consistent performances in franchise and international cricket, calling him a "wonderful all-round" and "exciting player.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape can complete a hat-trick of SA20 titles, says de Villiers
New Delhi, Jan 7: South Africa batting great AB de Villiers believes the Sunrisers Eastern Cape have the potential to complete a hat-trick of titles in the upcoming third season of the SA20 league, citing them having a team and coaching staff full of class. In T20 franchise cricket, a team doing three-peat of successive titles is a rare feat, and the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram and coached by Adrian Birrell, have a chance of doing that when they begin their season three campaign against MI Cape Town at their home ground St George's Park in Gqeberha on January 9.
Thing is to reset....: De Villiers' advice for Kohli amid form struggles
Johannesburg, January 5: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers had a word of advice for close friend and star India batter Virat Kohli, who had a horror tour of Australia and struggled with deliveries outside off-stump, most notably by pacer Scott Boland.