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"Disappointing Question": Asked About Virat's Strike-Rate, Irfan Loses It

Question marks over Virat Kohli 's strike-rate and 'lack of aggression' over the course of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 have been a raging topic. The discussion has been so intense that even Kohli has to come out all guns blazing to silence his critics. Even as former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was asked if Virat has done enough to cement his place in India's T20 World Cup team, he almost lost it and said it was a 'disappointing question'. "First of all, it is a very disappointing question. This question that is being raised is very disappointing. How can the question be raised whether or not Virat Kohli will get a place in the World Cup?," Pathan said on Star Sports in response to the question from a fan. "I am not talking about the strike rate of IPL, we are talking about the Indian selection here," Irfan asserted in the video while highlighting the importance of keeping players like Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the team at ven...

Should 'Struggling' Hardik Be Dropped For T20 WC? NDTV Poll Result Says...

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It has been a horrible IPL 2024 campaign for Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his disappointing run of form has resulted in major questions over his possible inclusion for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Hardik dominated headlines ahead of the IPL 2024 season as he completed a sensational trade from Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Things heated up even more when he ended Rohit Sharma 's ten-year tenure as MI captain - a decision that was not taken well by a section of their fanbase. Questions over Hardik's leadership, rumours of a rift with Rohit and speculations over how other players will react to the decision became prime fodder for media reports following the move. The situation got worse as MI slumped to three defeats on the trot at the start of the competition and the skipper was booed by a part of the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The five-time champions did find some form in the competition but it was not enough as they are currently la...

T20 WC Squad Live: Injury-Prone Body Dents 156.7 Kmph Sensation's Chances

T20 World Cup 2024 Team Announcement Live:  When the IPL 2024 started the one player who grabbed everyone's attention was Lucknow Super Giants' Mayank Yadav. He regularly clocked over 150 kmph and even bowled a 156.7 kmph delivery. But then an abdominal injury came as a setback for the youngster. According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo, though he is devoid of any international experience, the BCCI selectors might has still considered him. But his 'injury-prone body' has prevented any such chances said the report..  T20 World Cup 2024 Team Announcement Live Updates:  from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/iYpqCk4

Won World Cup With India, Former Coach Explains Decision To Join Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made a significant move on Sunday as they announced the appointment of World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will take over that role in Test cricket. Kirsten has had successful stints with India and South Africa before, with his 2011 OD World Cup triumph with the MS Dhoni-led side arguably being the highlight. Along with them, former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach of the team across the formats. Speaking of his decision to coach the Pakistan team, Kirsten said that his primary aim remains to unite the Pakistan white-ball team. "It's a tremendous honour to be entrusted with the responsibility of coaching the Pakistan men's national team in white-ball cricket and to rejoin the international cricket arena after some time. I eagerly anticipate this opportunity and aim to contribute positively to the Pakistan men's natio...

MS Dhoni Unveils 'Samurai' Hairstyle Ahead Of SRH Clash. Internet Explodes

Chennai Super Kings star cricketer MS Dhoni is well known for experimenting with his looks and his hairstyles over the years have been extremely popular among the fans. Ahead of CSK's crucial IPL 2024 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, Dhoni unveiled his new look - the 'samurai' style with a half ponytail. The official social media handle of Chennai Super Kings shared the new look of Dhoni along with the caption - "7 Samurai". The look was highly reminiscent of Dhoni's long-haired look back when he made his debut and fans could not help but fell nostalgic thanks to the picture. Dhoni has impressed fans with his explosive batting in IPL 2024 till now despite facing very few deliveries. The veteran wicket-keeper batter has assumed the role of an out-and-out finisher for his side who comes to bat towards the very end of the innings and makes sure that CSK ends on a high note. 丂卂爪ㄩ尺卂丨 #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/cQaa21MjN8 — Chennai S...

Sajana debuts as India opt to bat vs Bangladesh

Radha Yadav returns for India; Bangladesh make two changes to the XI that last played against Australia at home from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/JL508Tt

"Logon Ko Masala Nahi Mila Toh...": Gambhir On His Equation With Kohli

Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli , two of the most talked-about cricketing personalities, made the biggest of headlines last season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after their on-field spat. Gambhir and Kohli went loggerheads over the latter's sledging episode with Lucknow Super Giants pacer Naveen-ul-Haq on the field. However, as Gambhir, as the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders, saw his team come up against Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this season, fans' expectations fell flat, seeing the two hug each other on the field. Gambhir, in a candid chat, didn't hesitate in asserting that people need 'masala'.  "It is all about TRPs. Media has got no clue what kind of a person I am, what kind of a person Virat is. All the media wants to do is create hype. But hype can also be created in a positive way," Gambhir said on Star Sports, summing up the public opinion on his relationship with Virat. After the Kohli-Gambhir hug in IPL 2024, the RCB s...

On PAK's Shocking Loss To NZ 'B' Team, Ramiz Says "Captaincy Change..."

Former cricketer and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja slammed the Pakistan team management for their attempts to experiment with the squad ahead of the T20 World Cup. Pakistan suffered a second consecutive defeat in their ongoing series against New Zealand, which allowed the Kiwis to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. An inexperienced New Zealand side left the hosts dazed with a clinical performance in all facets of the game in the 4th T20I. After losing the game by four runs, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam revealed that their plan for the game was to test their bench strength and try out different batting combinations. Babar's comments didn't sit well with Ramiz, as the 61-year-old criticised the management and questioned the need to experiment with the squad with the World Cup almost a month away. "Where is it written that when you are trying to test your bench strength it is necessary to lose. I can't understand what you are trying to do. When you s...

"Decision To Name Rohit Captain Hampered Team India": Ex-KKR Team Director

India captain Rohit Sharma isn't the ideal choice to lead the team in T20Is, feels former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team director Joy Bhattacharjya. After months of speculation about his future with the Indian team in shortest format, having not played a T20I for more than a year following India's T20 World Cup semi-final loss to England in 2022, Rohit return to the side for the home series against Afghanistan earlier this year in January. His first T20I appearance in over a year came after BCCI Secretary Jay Shah backed Rohit to lead the team at this year's showpiece event in the West Indies and USA. With the tournament approaching, Bhattacharjya has questioned the BCCI's decision to appoint Rohit as captain. According to him, the appointment has hampered the team. "The decision to appoint Rohit Sharma as India's captain for the T20 World Cup may have hampered the team. At this point, Sharma is not the ideal choice to lead the team in the T20I format,...

"Rattled Stumps, Hope He Remembers": Akram On Bowling To IPL 2024 Captain

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram took a trip down the memory lane and recalled the time when bowled in nets to Sanju Sasmon during a Kolkata Knigth Riders (KKR) training camp. As some of you might recall, Akram was the bowling coach of KKR from 2010 to 2016, and during the same phase, the franchise won two IPL titles. During a recent interaction, Akram revealed that he still supports KKR in the IPL, having been part of the franchise for a solid seven editions. Akram also recalled that due to the lack of bowlers in the camp, he had the opportunity to swing his arms. The legendary pacer recounted that a 16-year-old Samson, a shy boy back then, came to bat in the nets. "I think this incident happened in 2010. I remember KKR had a black kit in 2010. They changed to purple in 2011. So we organized a camp before IPL. Not at Eden Gardens, but on another ground. So there were few bowlers only available for the camp. Sanju Samson came in to bat. He was a very shy boy then. He used t...

Virat Kohli Deserves Strike-Rate Criticism. This Stat Explains Exactly Why

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) returned to winning ways but the manner of their victory doesn't paint a promising picture. Rajat Patidar 's fiery knock of 50 runs from 20 balls proved to be the difference-maker as the franchise reached 206/7 in 20 overs. RCB's bowling unit, which has failed to fire in most occasions, put one of its finest displays, rattling the SRH top order early in the match. Though the win keeps RCB in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs, there remains a big issue for the franchise to address. It's Virat Kohli 's post-powerplay game. ( IPL 2024 Points Table ) Against Hyderabad, the talismanic batter started off well, scoring 32 runs from 18 ball inside the powerplay. But, right after the end of the 6th over, the pace with which Virat scored runs went drastically down. Kohli could only score 19 runs off 25 balls while failing to hit a single boundary. As bowlers like Jaydev Unadkat took pace off the ball, Virat found it incredibly hard to mi...

PAK vs NZ Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match?

Pakistan look to restore their grip on the five-match series as they take on New Zealand in the 4th T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday. After the washout in the first game, both teams are tied at one game a piece. Mark Chapman hit an undefeated 87 to lead a second string New Zealand's revival in the series against the hosts in Rawalpindi. Earlier, Pakistan won the second game by seven wickets while the first match was abandoned due to rain after just two balls. The last two games are scheduled to be played in Lahore. Pakistan and New Zealand are preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies, starting June 2. When will the Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I match be played? The Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I match will be played on Sunday, April 21. Where will the Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I match be played? The Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. What...

Hardik, Gill Axed; Mayank Included In T20 World Cup Squad By India Great

There was no place for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in former India spinner Harbhajan Singh's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas. Ahead of the deadline for the squad selection, Harbhajan picked his 15 players he thinks should be part of the squad for the World Cup. Apart from Hardik, Harbhajan also left out the likes of Shubman Gill , Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer . He, however, didn't hesitate while picking IPL's latest sensation Mayank Yadav , despite the pacer currently out of action due to workload management issue. Mayank, who has a knack of breaching the 150kmph mark regularly, has played just two games so far, picking up six wickets. Harbhajan isn't the first ex-player to vouch for his selection. In the batting department, Harbhajan picked the likes of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open, with Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav at no. 3 and 4, respectively. Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are the two wicketkeepers Harbhajan decide...

Kohli Scoring Runs But There's More To Winning Matches For RCB

What's more satisfying than Virat Kohli leading the highest run-scorers list in IPL 2024? Well, winning matches makes for a good start but sadly for Royal Challengers Bengaluru that hasn't quite materialised. Yes! Kohli is the current Orange Cap holder, having smashed 379 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 150.39, including a magnificent ton against Rajasthan Royals. Notably, his form has been vital for India's batting unit for ICC events over the past decade. However, can healthy averages and tons of runs amassed be the true measure of Kohli's contribution with the bat this IPL season? One must note that his team RCB has won only one match out of eight so far, leading to the side languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2024 standings - a stark contrast from the player himself sitting pretty on the Orange Cap leaderboard. As T20 cricket evolves, so do the metrics of success. Gone are the days when the number of runs amassed solely judged a batter's contributio...

CSK vs LSG, IPL 2024: Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

Match 39 of the Indian Premier League, 2024, will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants (CSK vs LSG). The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Tuesday. Chennai Super Kings have played seven matches this season and are ranked fourth on the points table with eight points, while Lucknow Super Giants have also played seven matches and are ranked fifth on the points table, also with eight points. Pitch Report and Weather Conditions The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is a balanced wicket. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 152 runs. The pitch is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions. Pace or Spin? The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike. Weather Report The temperature will hover around 29 degree C with 74% humidity. 5.79 m/s winds are expected....

"Dhoni Threw Helmet. Never Saw Him That Angry": Raina Shares Stunning Tale

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Suresh Raina recently shared an unheard tale involving legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni . Raina went down the memory lane and recalled the scenes after CSK lost to Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2014. He recalled that he never saw Dhoni as angry as he was after that heartbreaking loss at the Wankhede Stadium. He further revealed that Dhoni vented his frustration by throwing pads and helmet in the dressing room. "I have never seen Dhoni that angry. He vented it out after that match. He was like 'we don't score runs, we don't do this, that'. He threw his pads and helmet in the dressing room. He was irritated that we lost a match that we should have won. He was angry because we lost a match that we shouldn't have. Otherwise, we would have won the IPL that year as well," Raina said during a discussion on Lallantop . Recalling the match, Punjab had posted a mammoth 226/6 after Dhoni...

Chamari Athapaththu is the new No. 1 batter in women's ODIs

Athapaththu has moved past Nat Sciver-Brunt following her match-winning unbeaten 195 not out in the final ODI in South Africa from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/8thsTNP

"Had A Setback With Rizwan's Injury": Babar After 7-WIcket Loss vs NZ

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that they did well with the bat against New Zealand in the 3rd T20I match of the five-game series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The hosts conceded a 7-wicket loss against New Zealand on Sunday. Babar played a 37-run knock from 29 balls against the Kiwis in the first inning of the match. He slammed 4 fours and 1 six during his time on the crease. While speaking at the post-match presentation, Babar accepted that Mohammad Rizwan's injury in the first inning was a setback for them. Rizwan scored 22 runs from 21 balls till he was retired hurt after suffering an injury. He added that Shadab Khan and Irfan Khan's partnership helped the 'Men in Green' to recover well in the game. "We did well with the bat. I don't think it [the slowdown] made much of a difference because we had caught up in the end. You can say we were ten runs short. Unfortunately, we had a bit of a setback with [Mohammad] Rizwan's injury because it wasn...

Watch: Faf's Reaction Is Viral After Camera Zooms In On Coin Amid Toss Row

In a bid to turn their season around, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squared off against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. RCB captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl in their IPL 2024 match against Kolkata. However, at the toss, an interesting incident took place with Faf in focus once again. The RCB skipper was seen smiling after the the cameraman zoomed into the coin to show the side. This comes after a huge toss controversey erupted following the match between the RCB and Mumbai Indians. The controversy erupted after MI captain Hardik Pandya tossed the coin over everyone's head, and match referee Javagal Srinath had to retrieve it, leading to speculations of toss tampering. Faf then further added fuel to fire after he was seen explaining the incident to SRH captain Pat Cummins during the toss for their game earlier this week. Since the controversey, the broadcasters have been zooming into the coin to address the tampering cla...

Kohli Taunts Narine With The Undertaker's 'Slit Throat' Gesture - Watch

Virat Kohli shared a hilarious moment with Sunil Narine during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday and the video of the incident has gone viral on social media. Kohli gave an impression to the fans that he will be bowling the first over for RCB when he started warming up after giving his hat to the umpire. Although he did not bowl the first over, he hilariously taunted KKR opener Sunil Narine by replicating WWE star The Undertaker's 'slit throat' gesture leaving both the all-rounder and the fans in splits. Earlier, RCB made three changes to their playing XI - Cameron Green in place of Reece Topley , Karn Sharma in place of Vyshak Vijaykumar and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj replaced Shivam Chauhan . KOHLI the bowler vs NARINE the batter We really wanted this battle!!! #KKRvRCB pic.twitter.com/nz8Dw23abW — Bouncer Avenue (@BouncerAvenue) April 21, 2024 "We will chase. This is probably a chasing ground, alwa...

"I Wasn't Treated Very Well": Ex-India Star's Shocking Experience At KKR

Former Indian cricket team batter Robin Uthappa revealed his shocking experiences during his time with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL after he had a disappointing run of form in the 2019 season. Uthappa was part of the KKR squad from 2014 to 2019 before moving to Rajasthan Royals and eventually finishing his career at Chennai Super Kings in 2022. In the latest episode of The Ranveer Show, Uthappa alleged that he faced a lot of judgement and bad treatment following a bad performance in 2019. He added that he believes that as a senior professional, he was not treated well at KKR. “Lack of performance and the judgments of performance. Let's see, for example, I remember I was absolutely fine during my last year with KKR. For whatever reason, towards the end, personally from my perspective, I wasn't treated very well. As a senior pro, I wasn't treated very well." "And in that instance, my last match for KKR was a horrible game. I had a bad day at work and my...

"Batters Win Sponsorships, Bowlers Win Championships": Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is happy seeing the team's bowling unit take the back seat for a change, with the batters going gung-ho in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. But, Bhuvi isn't someone who is going to let the batters take all the credit, as for him, it's the bowling unit that delivers 'championships' while the batting units only provide 'sponsorships'. Bhuvneshwar made the statement after SRH's thumping victory against Delhi Capitals on Sunday in a contest where the veteran seamer's team scored 260-plus runs for the third time in this campaign. ( IPL 2024 Points Table ) "When you're defending those many runs, we accepted that we will go for plenty of runs. We wanted to keep executing our plans. Just a matter of time before I start picking up wickets and things start going right," Bhuvi said in the post-match presentation ceremony. The seamer also held a big praise for teammate T Natarajan who ha...

Dhoni Wows With 101m Six vs LSG. It's Not Close To The Longest, Hit By...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon MS Dhoni rolled back the years with an entertaining cameo on Friday during the IPL 2024 match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The former CSK captain came out to bat amid a raucous reception from the home fans after Moeen Ali 's dismissal in the 18th over. Despite CSK playing away from the home, the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow was painted yellow as fans gathered in huge numbers to watch Dhoni's entertaining cameo. Striking at over 300, Dhoni clobbered 28 runs off just 9 balls, smashing two monstrous six and three fours. The ambience inside the stadium was on a different level after Dhoni smashed Yash Thakur for a massive 101 metre six over midwicket. MS Dhoni smacks a 101 metre SIX into the stands Lucknow is treated with an entertaining MSD finish Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia #TATAIPL | #LSGvCSK | @msdhoni | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/XIT3O43l99 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 19, 2024 Longest ...

Watch: Kohli Catches Karthik Off-Guard With Hilarious 'Your Wife' Remark

Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammates Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik engaged in a hilarious banter during a recent questions and answers session with Kohli's 'your wife' remark catching Karthik completely off-guard. In a video that was posted by the franchise on social media, Kohli and Karthik along with teammates Faf Du Plessis , Mohammed Siraj and Rajat Patidar took part in a fun discussion. Karthik asked his teammates to guess his favourite sportsperson other than cricket and Kohli quickly replied "your wife" referring to well-known squash player Dipika Pallikal. Pallikal has won gold medals in both Commonwealth Games as well as Asian Games and she is considered to be one of the top squash players in the country. The answer stunned Karthik for a second who broke into laughter and even admitted that he agrees with Kohli but initially, he had a different answer in his mind. Dinesh Karthik: Who is my favourite sportsperson other than cricketer? Virat Kohli:...

Rohit's Honest "Dhoni And Karthik" Verdict For T20 World Cup Selection

Amid the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), fans eagerly await the announcement of India's T20 World Cup squad. The tournament, which is scheduled to be played in the West Indies and the USA, will get underway on June 2. The BCCI is expected to announce India's squad later this month, and the board is keeping a close eye on the suitors for the 15-man playing contingent. As far as the Indian squad is concerned, One of the biggest talking points has been regarding the wickeeping options. The likes of Rishabh Pant , Sanju Samson , Ishan Karthik, Jitesh Sharma and KL Rahul are all fighting for a place in the squad. Veteran wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has also emerged as one of the possible suitors due to his rich vein of form in the IPL. India have not been able to finalise a regular wicketkeeper ever since the legendary MS Dhoni 's retirement in 2020. During a recent interaction, India captain Rohit Sharma was asked about Dhoni and Karthik, and the vete...

"Virat Said It's Not An Option, Just Sign": Rahul's Intriguing RCB Tale

KL Rahul could be leading the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 but a part of his heart still lies with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the team of his 'home'. Rahul started his career with RCB in 2013 but also had stints with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) before being appointed as the captain of LSG. In a candid conversation, Rahul revealed an intriguing tale of his first contract with RCB, including a special conversation with Virat Kohli . ( IPL 2024 Points Table ) Sharing the story, Rahul revealed that it was Virat who asked him if he would like to play for RCB, after a brilliant Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. The next two months changed Rahul's life entirely. "Virat was there (ITC Gardenia), coach Ray Jennings and other support staff were also there and Virat only said, 'Would you want to sign this contract and play for RCB?' I was like, 'Are you kidding? It was always my dream.' And the...

"Not Him Against Virat": ENG Great On Star Who Can Miss Out On T20 WC Spot

There has been a lot of speculation regarding India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 with the selectors closely observing the performances of various cricketers in the ongoing IPL 2024. There is a section of the fanbase that feels Virat Kohli can be a good opening partner for Rohit Sharma in the competition. As a result, there is only one more opening slot available in the team with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal being the top contenders. Former England skipper Eoin Morgan was asked for his pick and he had a straightforward choice considering the two players' current form. "Shubman Gill's a magnificent player and highly regarded, not just here, but around the world, for me has to be a contender to be on the plane, let alone get in that strongest XI and when it comes to contending for batting positions, in that six or seven batters that they might take given the all-rounders that they have, it does come up to probably him or Yashasvi Jaiswal. And not a case o...

Rohit on Impact Player rule: 'I'm not a big fan'

He says it is holding back the development of allrounders, with the likes of Dube and Washington not getting a chance to bowl in the IPL from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/giQcXOH

"Captain For 10 Years...": Rohit Opens Up On MI's Poor Start, Captaincy

Veteran opening batter Rohit Sharma opened up on Mumbai Indians (MI)'s slow start to life under new captain Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024. After a decade at the helm, Rohit was stripped off his captaincy ahead of the new season with Hardik replacing him, having re-joined the five-time champions from Gujarat Titans (GT). Hardik had led GT to the title in their first season in IPL back in 2022 before guiding them to a runners up finish last season. However, ahead of the IPL 2024 players auction, MI traded Hardik from GT as part of an all-cash deal. However, Hardik's captaincy stint so far has been a challenging one to say the least with the franchise sitting second to bottom with just two wins from six games. Hardik has been booed everywhere Mumbai Indians have played, including the Wankhede Stadium. Speaking on the Club Prairie Fire podcast, Rohit opened up on his journey as captain and also shed light on MI's slow start to IPL 2024. "All these years actually, this h...

"Both Rohit And Hardik Have...": Brett Lee's Intriguing Captaincy Take

The captaincy situation in Mumbai Indians has been a major point of discussion among both fans and experts in the ongoing IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya ended Rohit Sharma 's ten-year tenure as MI skipper after completing a move from Gujarat Titans but the decision was not taken well by a section of the fanbase. Things did not improve as MI slumped to three consecutive defeats at the start of the new season and Hardik was even booed by a section of the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium. However, Australia legend Brett Lee believes that MI are traditional slow starters in the tournament and backed the five-time champions will pick up momentum as Hardik and Rohit start gaining confidence. "Based on my observations, it's evident that both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have garnered strong backing from their teammates in the IPL. Delving into the history of the Mumbai Indians, it's notable that they often start off matches at a measured pace, gradually building momentum. However...

After 5th Straight Loss, RCB Coach's Big "Every Match Semi-final" Take

After his side's sixth defeat in seven matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower confessed that each of their remaining seven matches will have to be treated like a semifinal. In the latest setback to their playoff aspirations, RCB went down by 25 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. “It is obviously knockout time and every game is like a semifinal for us now. But we will have to think that we will come back stronger,” Flower said on RCB Game Day. RCB conceded the highest-ever IPL total – 287 for three – as the Hyderabad batters went on a merry ride against their directionless bowlers. Flower admitted that it was a tough night for his side. “It was a really tough night in the field, of course, as they finished so powerfully that it probably took the wind out of our souls,” he said. However, Flower found shards of positives during RCB's chase such as Dinesh Karthik's superlative 83 off 35 balls and skipper Fa...

Watch: Rohit's Act After Scoring 100 In Losing Cause Shows His True Class

The 'El Clasico' of cricket, between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, belonged to the Yellow Army on Sunday. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash saw Ruturaj Gaikwad 's men emerge triumphant despite Rohit Sharma 's century. The Hitman, who scored a 61-ball hundred, couldn't take his team across the line but did reach his century in the final over of the match. But, realising that even his hundred wouldn't be enough to take Mumbai Indians across the line, Rohit had a low-key celebration. ( IPL 2024 Points Table ) After securing his ton with a boundary, Rohit even refused to raise his bat in celebration and only had a handshake with teammate Mohammad Nabi at the other end of the pitch. Here's the video: I. C. Y. M. I It was some knock! It was some HUNDRED! It was not to be tonight but Rohit Sharma - Take A Bow Recap the match on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema #TATAIPL | #MIvCSK | @ImRo45 | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/ARFd3GmMuI —...