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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Virat Kohli's potential RCB sacking narrative emerges as ex-ENG star uncovers 2019 dynamics: ‘He was in line to become…'
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali made a startling revelation about Virat Kohli's captaincy stint in IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kohli officially assumed captaincy duties from Daniel Vettori in 2013 and led the side until 2021, stepping down to manage his workload. He often faced criticism for not leading RCB to an IPL win during his captaincy stint. He did take them to the final in 2016 with a season of ages with the bat, but apart from that, his overall record as skipper in the league remained underwhelming. After their strong 2016 campaign, RCB failed to maintain momentum, frequently ending seasons in the lower half of the points table. Kohli's leadership came under scrutiny, with critics pointing to his inflexible tactics and constant reshuffling of the playing XI as key factors behind the team's inconsistent performances. However, his wait for the maiden IPL title ended this year with Rajat Patidar guiding RCB to their maiden title triumph with a win over Punjab Kings in the final. Virat Kohli relinquished RCB's captaincy in IPL 2021.(ANI) Meanwhile, Moeen revealed that there was a time at RCB when the franchise was considering sacking Kohli as captain, and senior wicketkeeper batter Parthiv Patel was in contention to take over the big responsibility during IPL 2029. "Yes, I think he was. I'm quite sure he was," Moeen told Sports Tak. 'Parthiv was in line to become RCB captain' The former English all-rounder shed light on the incident and said it was Gary Kirsten's last year as coach in the franchise when the talks of Patel taking over the charge emerged, but it didn't materialise in the end. "In the final year when Gary Kirsten was there-after the first year, I believe-Parthiv was in line to become captain. He had a brilliant cricketing brain," Moeen added. "That was the talk at the time. I don't know what happened or why it didn't materialise, but I'm sure he was seriously considered for the role," he concluded. Interestingly, the 2019 season was the last time when Parthiv played in IPL as he finished his league career with with 2,848 runs from 139 matches and won titles with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, RCB parted ways with Gary Kirsten ahead of the 2020 season, bringing in Simon Katich as the new head coach. However, Katich's stint was short-lived, and it wasn't until Andy Flower took charge that RCB finally ended their long-standing title drought, ushering in a new era of success for the franchise.
India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Virat Kohli was set to be sacked as RCB captain in 2019, reveals ex IPL-teammate
Former England and Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Moeen Ali has revealed that the Bengaluru-based franchise came close to replacing Virat Kohli as captain as early as 2019. Speaking to India Today's sister channel SportsTak, Moeen said Parthiv Patel was all but appointed as captain of the franchise during Gary Kirsten's tenure as head Ali was part of RCB between 2019 and 2020 before moving on to Chennai Super Kings, where he enjoyed the most decorated spell of his Kohli remains one of RCB's longest-serving captains. While he led the team in a few matches from 2011, he officially took over from Daniel Vettori as full-time captain in 2013. Kohli continued in the role until 2021, when he stepped down citing workload management. "Yes, I think he was. I'm quite sure he was," Moeen said when asked whether Parthiv Patel had been considered for the RCB captaincy."In the final year when Gary Kirsten was there-after the first year, I believe-Parthiv was in line to become captain. He had a brilliant cricketing brain," Moeen added."That was the talk at the time. I don't know what happened or why it didn't materialise, but I'm sure he was seriously considered for the role." After leading RCB to the final in 2016, Kohli struggled to replicate that success in the following seasons. The team failed to reach the playoffs for three consecutive years, finishing last in both 2017 and 2019, and managing only a sixth-place finish in 2018. While Kohli's batting remained a mainstay for the side, his captaincy came under scrutiny after two bottom-placed finishes in three years, following the heartbreak of the 2016 RCB staged a resurgence in 2020, reaching the playoffs as Kohli's partnership with coach Simon Katich began to bear Kohli's departure from the role after the 2021 season, RCB handed the captaincy to Faf du Plessis. The team maintained a level of consistency in subsequent seasons. Their long wait for a maiden IPL title finally ended earlier this year under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. Kohli played a pivotal role in the 2025 title-winning campaign-mentoring Rajat on the field while letting his bat do the talking, amassing 657 runs in 15 Patel, meanwhile, did not feature in the IPL after the 2019 season. The former India wicketkeeper retired with 2,848 runs from 139 matches, having won titles with both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Renowned for his astute cricketing mind, Parthiv joined Gujarat Titans as a mentor in 2025 and made an immediate impact in the role.- EndsTrending Reel
Canada News.Net
7 days ago
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- Canada News.Net
Former England spinner Moeen Ali sees Shubman Gill turning himself into "very, very good captain"
Leicestershire [UK], July 25 (ANI): Former England spinner Moeen Ali believes that young Shubman Gill will turn himself into a 'very good captain' and has already put in the signs on exhibition by leading from the front with his bat in India's riveting tour of England. On the field, Gill's vocal presence has been felt; often, a couple of his sentences come in the range of the stump mic. With the leadership traits that have emerged from Gill in the limited game time, Moeen sees a bright future for the 25-year-old. 'Shubman is gonna be, he's gonna turn himself into a very, very good captain because he's already led from the front with the bat in particular, and it's very important for an Indian captain to do that,' Moeen told ANI. From Leeds to Birmingham, Shubman was a constant tormentor of England's bowling unit, bereft of experience. India's youngest Test captain left Edgbaston after the second Test with three centuries, turning one of them into his career-best 269, and 458 runs from two fixtures. In the third Test, temperament frayed, fingers were pointed, emotions ran thin as the element of spice entered the picture. India and England players engaged in a verbal spat, with Gill at the centre of all the commotion. Moeen feels that the spectacle on display, which lingered in the ongoing fourth Test in Manchester, was missing from the format for a long time. 'I think it's a great series to watch. It's very entertaining, very hostile at the same time, and both teams have been amazingly good at respecting each other, but still playing very hard on the field, and I think that's been missing in Test cricket for a long time,' he said. 'It's great to see two fantastic teams doing that to one very young side in a young captain and still young players coming through, and one bit more still young but a bit more experienced, and two very, very talented teams,' he added. India have adopted the policy of lining up with two spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. The inclusion offers depth to the batting attack while offering a wide range of offensive manoeuvres. Moeen hailed 'brilliant' Jadeja and expects Washington to come good in time while trying to fill the chasm left by Ravichandran Ashwin. 'Yeah, I mean they're both fantastic spinners I think Jadeja has been doing it for a long time He's a brilliant all-rounder one of the best in the world and I think Washi has big boots to fill in Ashwin, but he will become good the more he plays And his batting is obviously very good as I saw I think it's great for them great for India going forward So yeah, they got a big role to play,' he said. Moeen is representing the England Champions in the World Championship of Legends. He shared his experience of reliving the rivalry and said, 'It's not so much about settle good scores. I think it's more about playing against the guys you played against, and I think it's getting stronger from last year. Somebody said so, hopefully we can come back really strong next year.' (ANI)
NDTV
7 days ago
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- NDTV
Shubman Gill Will Become A "Very, Very Good Captain" Predicts Ex-England Star. Reason Is...
Former England spinner Moeen Ali believes that young Shubman Gill will turn himself into a "very good captain" and has already put in the signs on exhibition by leading from the front with his bat in India's riveting tour of England. On the field, Gill's vocal presence has been felt; often, a couple of his sentences come in the range of the stump mic. With the leadership traits that have emerged from Gill in the limited game time, Moeen sees a bright future for the 25-year-old. "Shubman is gonna be, he's gonna turn himself into a very, very good captain because he's already led from the front with the bat in particular, and it's very important for an Indian captain to do that," Moeen told ANI. From Leeds to Birmingham, Shubman was a constant tormentor of England's bowling unit, bereft of experience. India's youngest Test captain left Edgbaston after the second Test with three centuries, turning one of them into his career-best 269, and 458 runs from two fixtures. In the third Test, temperament frayed, fingers were pointed, emotions ran thin as the element of spice entered the picture. India and England players engaged in a verbal spat, with Gill at the centre of all the commotion. Moeen feels that the spectacle on display, which lingered in the ongoing fourth Test in Manchester, was missing from the format for a long time. "I think it's a great series to watch. It's very entertaining, very hostile at the same time, and both teams have been amazingly good at respecting each other, but still playing very hard on the field, and I think that's been missing in Test cricket for a long time," he said. "It's great to see two fantastic teams doing that to one very young side in a young captain and still young players coming through, and one bit more still young but a bit more experienced, and two very, very talented teams," he added. India have adopted the policy of lining up with two spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. The inclusion offers depth to the batting attack while offering a wide range of offensive manoeuvres. Moeen hailed "brilliant" Jadeja and expects Washington to come good in time while trying to fill the chasm left by Ravichandran Ashwin. "Yeah, I mean they're both fantastic spinners I think Jadeja has been doing it for a long time He's a brilliant all-rounder one of the best in the world and I think Washi has big boots to fill in Ashwin, but he will become good the more he plays And his batting is obviously very good as I saw I think it's great for them great for India going forward So yeah, they got a big role to play," he said. Moeen is representing the England Champions in the World Championship of Legends. He shared his experience of reliving the rivalry and said, "It's not so much about settle good scores. I think it's more about playing against the guys you played against, and I think it's getting stronger from last year. Somebody said so, hopefully we can come back really strong next year."
India.com
7 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Moeen Ali Praises Shubman Gill's Leadership, Calls Him A Future Star Captain
Former England cricketer Moeen Ali has lauded young Indian batter Shubman Gill, calling him a future leader who has already started showing maturity beyond his years during India's thrilling Test tour of England. Gill, just 25, has impressed Moeen with both his batting and his vocal presence on the field. His leadership qualities have come to the fore in a high-pressure series, where he hasn't just captained the side, but also led from the front with the bat. 'Shubman is shaping up to be a very fine captain. The way he's leading with the bat is crucial, especially when you're captaining India. That's what stands out,' Moeen said during an interaction with ANI. Gill's Stellar Batting Display in England From Leeds to Birmingham, Gill has been a thorn in England's bowling plans. In just two Tests, he scored 458 runs, including three centuries, one of which was a career-best 269. His consistency has been one of the highlights of the tour. While leading India, Gill's animated presence has also been picked up by stump mics, revealing his assertive style. Moeen believes such personality traits, coupled with solid performances, make Gill a strong candidate for long-term captaincy. Tensions and Fire Return to Test Cricket The ongoing series hasn't been without drama. Tempers flared during the third Test, with Gill at the center of a heated exchange involving players from both teams. Moeen believes this fiery edge has re-energized the format. 'It's been brilliant to watch. There's intensity, aggression, but also mutual respect. This kind of competitive spirit has been missing in Test cricket for a while,' Moeen said. Jadeja-Washington Pair Offers India a Strategic Edge India's use of two spin-bowling all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, has also caught Moeen's attention. He called Jadeja one of the world's best, and expressed confidence that Washington will grow into the role vacated by Ravichandran Ashwin. 'Jadeja has been outstanding for years. Washington has big shoes to fill, but his potential is obvious, especially with the bat. The more he plays, the better he'll get,' said Moeen.
