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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
With an aim to get back in the Australian side for the World Cup, Smith is expected to raise his game for the Royals.
Jos Buttler's 43-ball 69 went in vain as KXIP won their maiden win in Jaipur.
Smith was handed a one-year ban along with his then deputy David Warner exactly a year ago for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
The inaugural match saw Royal Challengers Bangalore being shot out for 70, a target that CSK achieved in the 18th over to win by seven wickets. But the slowness of the track drew criticism from both the captains -- Dhoni and Kohli.
It is indeed true that Sreesanth dismissed CSK captain Dhoni in the 2009 IPL which was held in South Africa. However, Sreesanth was with Kings XI Punjab then and not Rajasthan Royals.
Sanju said that he has learnt to maintain his composure in the middle over the years.
'Special practice with a special bowler today !!! Father Rebeiro, proper left arm orthodox,' wrote Sanju.
Both RCB and Royals go into Saturday's afternoon match with two wins in three games.
The Kerala batsman has to put a price on his wicket and play according to the situation.
Starting with a bang at Sharjah on a conducive batting surface, Royals have suddenly hit a slump on bigger grounds of Dubai and Abu Dhabi with their willow-wielders not looking half as menacing as they did during the first two games.
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