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NDTV
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"No Shame?": IPL Franchise's Preity Zinta-Du Plessis AI Video Storms X
It isn't often that you see an official Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise sharing AI-based videos. While it is common for celebrities' fan accounts to spread rumours, draw connections between two people for social media traction, when an official IPL account shared an AI-based video, fans were left shocked. The Delhi Capitals, on Sunday, shared a video showing an AI-based video, featuring Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and DC vice-captain Faf du Plessis. The caption of the video read: "Now playing, your fav Faf-Preity films", leaving fans wondering if it was indeed DC's official account. The video shows Du Plessis' face being pasted on actors who played lead roles opposite to Preity Zinta in romantic Bollywood movies. Now playing, your fav Faf-Preity films — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) July 13, 2025 The franchise was lambasted on the internet for the video. The nature of the content was labelled 'cringe' by many fans. Here are some of the comments made by fans: "New low for Delhi Capitals. At this point, even they must be hoping one day this AI will finally win them a trophy," a fan said. "No shame posting a reel like this on a professional page? The admin must be a 14-year-old kid This is peak cringe content," a nother fan wrote. "I need to check 2 time is it posted from a fake account or real ones. Maybe an intern is holding their X account," another post read. "Saalon sharam karo. They both are happily married. How about trying wining a trophy instead?," a fan said, slamming DC for the tweet. Delhi Capitals remain one of the few franchises to have not won an IPL title since the start of the tournament in 2008. In the IPL 2025 season, DC failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing 5th in the overall standings.
India.com
13-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Happy Birthday, Faf du Plessis: A Tribute To Relentless Warrior Who Redefined South African Cricket
photoDetails english 2931108 Updated:Jul 13, 2025, 01:22 PM IST Birthday Wishes to a Legend 1 / 10 Happy Birthday to Faf du Plessis, one of South Africa's most respected cricketers and modern-day greats. Born on 13 July 1984, Faf's journey from a middle-order batter to a dynamic leader is truly inspiring. A Memorable International Debut 2 / 10 Faf made his ODI debut in 2011 and quickly became a vital part of South Africa's core. His Test debut in 2012 was iconic, scoring a match-saving 110* against Australia in Adelaide, a knock that announced his arrival on the world stage. Consistency Across Formats 3 / 10 Du Plessis remains South Africa's first player to score centuries in all three formats. His aggressive T20 century (119 off 56 balls) and consistent Test knocks proved his versatility and mental strength under pressure. Mr. Dependable in Tests 4 / 10 From his 199 vs Sri Lanka to multiple gritty innings against India and Australia, Faf's 4,163 Test runs speak volumes. His ability to anchor or accelerate made him a pillar of South Africa's batting lineup. Captain Courageous 5 / 10 As South African captain (2016–2020), Faf led from the front. He masterminded the 5-0 whitewash of Australia in ODIs and earned series wins in Australia and New Zealand, a rare feat for visiting sides. Unmatched IPL Presence 6 / 10 Faf has been a force in the IPL, scoring over 3,400 runs, winning titles with Chennai Super Kings, and leading Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2022. He's the first batter to score 50+ against all 10 franchises. Fielding Excellence & Athleticism 7 / 10 Apart from batting, Faf's fielding has always turned heads. Known for his quick reflexes, safe hands, and electric run-outs, he has often been compared to the likes of Jonty Rhodes for his brilliance in the field. Personal Integrity & Leadership 8 / 10 Faf is admired for his honesty and calm demeanor. His autobiography, "Faf Through Fire", revealed his struggles, leadership challenges, and his commitment to team culture and mental health awareness. Off-Field Contributions 9 / 10 Beyond cricket, he supported COVID-19 relief, advocated for racial equality, and promoted youth cricket in South Africa. Faf has proven that true leaders make an impact both on and off the field. A Career Worth Celebrating 10 / 10 With 11,198 international runs, leadership milestones, and an ever-growing fan base, Faf du Plessis has carved a legendary legacy. Here's to more success, happiness, and cricket memories. Happy Birthday, Faf!
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roy gets late Hundred deal as wildcard draft looms
Roy has a highest score of 92 in this year's T20 Blast [Getty Images] Former England opener Jason Roy has signed a late deal to play in The Hundred after initially failing to secure a contract at this year's draft. Roy, 34, will play for Southern Brave as an injury replacement for South Africa batter Faf du Plessis. Advertisement It comes after Roy found form in the T20 Blast over recent weeks with three scores over 50 in 10 matches for Surrey at an average of 30.10. Roy played three seasons with Oval Invincibles but was released after a difficult season in 2023 during which he averaged 17.11. The 2019 World Cup-winner was dropped from England's 2023 World Cup squad later that summer and has not played an international since. Having been signed by Northern Superchargers last year only to miss the tournament through injury, Roy went unsold at the auction in March. His signing comes before Tuesday's 'wildcard draft', at which the eight men's and women's franchises will fill the final two places in their squads. Advertisement The wildcard picks will be domestic players, with recent form in the T20 Blast expected to be rewarded. The most intriguing decision will be whether any of the men's franchises opt to sign veteran bowler James Anderson. After retiring from international duty last year and playing in the T20 format for the first time in 11 years, England's record wicket-taker has taken 13 wickets in six Blast matches for Lancashire this season. Northamptonshire seamer Ben Sanderson, 36, is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the Blast this season but does not have a Hundred deal. Another currently without a deal is Hampshire's 23-year-old wicketkeeper Tom Albert, who scored 98 not out against Glamorgan on Sunday and is third on the list of most runs. Advertisement Seventeen-year-old Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, will also hope to be picked up, having scored 107 for England Under-19s last week. Trent Rockets have the first pick in the men's wildcard draft while Southern Brave will have first chance in the women's. The draft takes place on Tuesday from 09:00 BST.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025, TSK vs MINY, Challenger Dream11 Predictions: Fantasy tips, playing XI – Texas Super Kings vs MI New York match
MLC 2025, TSK vs MINY Challenger Dream11 Predictions: Texas Super Kings (TSK) are set to face MI New York (MINY) in the Challenger match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 on Saturday, July 12, in Dallas. With a place in the final at stake, the winner will move on to face Washington Freedom, while the loser will be eliminated. TSK, who finished second in the league stage, had their Qualifier against table-toppers Washington Freedom abandoned due to rain—automatically sending Washington to the final. Meanwhile, fourth-placed MINY secured their Challenger spot by knocking out the San Francisco Unicorns in the Eliminator. MLC 2025: Texas Super Kings vs MI New York, Challenger details Match: Texas Super Kings vs MI New York Event: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, Challenger match Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Time: 5:30 AM IST Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas TSK vs MINY streaming platforms: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar app and website It's 𝐄𝐥 𝐂𝐥á𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐨 for the challenger! 🦁🥳#TSKvMINY #WhistleForSuperKings#MLC2025 Texas Super Kings Predicted XI for today's match, MLC 2025 Faf du Plessis (c), Shubham Ranjane, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Donovan Ferreira, Marcus Stoinis, Smit Patel (wk), Calvin Savage, Akeal Hosein, Zia-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Adam Milne MI New York Predicted XI for today's test match, MLC 2025 Nicholas Pooran (c), Monank Patel (wk), Quinton de Kock, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tristan Luus, Heath Richards, Nosthush Kenjige, Rushil Ugarkar, Trent Boult TSK vs MINY Dream11 Prediction for MLC 2025 Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran Batters: Monank Patel (VC), Shubham Ranjane, Faf du Plessis (C) All-Rounders: Tajinder Dhillon, Marcus Stoinis, Kieron Pollard, Donovan Ferreira Bowlers: Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein MLC 2025: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Weather reports Expect bright, sunny skies and excellent visibility, creating an inviting atmosphere. Temperatures will range between 26–27°C with light cloud cover. While humidity levels are high at 70–80%, the chance of rain remains low at just 15%. Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: Head-to-head Matches played: 05 Texas Super Kings won: 04 MI New York won: 00 No result: 01 MLC 2025: TSK Team Squad Smit Patel(w), Faf du Plessis(c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Marcus Stoinis, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira, Calvin Savage, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Zia-ul-Haq, Adam Milne, Milind Kumar, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Mohsin, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Stephen Wiig, Joshua Tromp, Adam Khan MLC 2025: MINY Team Squad Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock(w), Nicholas Pooran(c), Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Tajinder Dhillon, Heath Richards, Tristan Luus, Trent Boult, Nosthush Kenjige, Kunwarjeet Singh, Sunny Patel, Delano Potgieter, Fabian Allen, Ehsan Adil, Sharad Lumba, George Linde, Agni Chopra, Rushil Ugarkar Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, WTC, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Faf du Plessis creates history in MLC 2025, breaks Virat Kohli's all-time T20 record as captain
Faf du Plessis scripted history in the 28th Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 match, with his 52-ball 91 helping the Texas Super Kings defeat the Seattle Orcas by 51 runs. Not just that, Du Plessis also surpassed Virat Kohli to become the all-time highest-scoring T20I captain in cricket history. MLC 2025: Faf du Plessis sets new T20 Record (REUTERS/Abhijit Addya)(REUTERS) Faf du Plessis surpasses Virat Kohli's T20 captaincy record Du Plessis' firework helped Texas reach a total of 188 runs. In this innings, the former South Africa captain scored 6,575 runs. He beat Indian cricketing great Virat Kohli's 6,564-run T20I record. For those who don't know, Kolhi had announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game after India won the T20I World Cup against South Africa. Du Plessis' accomplishment places him in the top group of captains with the most T20 run totals: Faf du Plessis: 6575 runs scored Virat Kohli: 6564 runs James Vince: 358 pontos MS Dhoni: 6283 runs Rohit Sharma: 6064 runs Adam Milne's five-wicket haul for Texas As Du Plessis led with the bat, Adam Milne excelled with the ball. The Kiwi bowler achieved an impressive 5/23, featuring a maiden over, to break apart the Seattle Orcas' batting order. Texas secured victory by 51 runs, aided by Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein, who both took two wickets. Meanwhile, the Texas Super Kings were able to improve their ranking in the MLC 2025 points standings with their resounding have won seven of their ten games and have an impressive NRR of +1.603, which puts them in second place in the rankings with 14 points. The MLC 2025 final is set for July 13. With Du Plessis in form, Texas will be aiming for the trophy at MLC 2025. ALSO READ: NBA veteran Chris Paul hints at retirement within this year. Here's more FAQ'S Who is the captain that has accumulated the highest runs in T20 matches? Faf du Plessis, as a captain, currently holds the record for the highest number of T20 runs. As captain, what is the total number of runs scored by Faf du Plessis in T20 matches? As captain, he has accumulated 6,575 runs in T20I by MLC 2025. Which record of Virat Kohli did Faf du Plessis surpass? Faf surpassed the record previously set by Kohli for the highest T20 runs achieved by a captain. When is the final for the MLC 2025? The final of the Major League Cricket 2025 is scheduled for July 13, 2025
