The Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionized cricket with significant financial benefits and enhanced skills for foreign players, but it hasn't translated into T20 international success for India. Despite the league's popularity, Indian victories in global tournaments remain scarce, as foreign players utilize their IPL experience against India.
Several experts feel that Sachin is the best batsman to have ever played the game considering the number of great and fearsome bowlers he had to face and the kind of circumstances he had to go through during his time.
Former CSK star Ambati Rayudu mocked the Faf du Plessis-led franchise after their elimination from the mega event.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes for an IPL title were dashed after losing to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024 Eliminator. Despite a strong season, including six consecutive wins leading to the playoffs, and Dinesh Karthik's outstanding performance with a strike rate of 187.36, RCB couldn't clinch the victory. Post-match, emotions ran high as Karthik was honored by teammates and shared a poignant moment with Virat Kohli.
The former 360 degree batter lashed out at the likes of Gavaskar and fellow critics for questioning the ability of a ‘hero and role model of the country’.
The winner of the all-important match will qualify directly for the final, which will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 26.
As per the prediction by BETSiE Super Computer, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will finish in the second spot for the playoffs followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the third and fourth positions respectively.
After the match, Abhishek credited former India great Yuvraj Singh who played a huge role in his career.
Netizens were quick to pull up Goenka for his rude behaviour in public. Several fans slammed Goenka over various social media platforms by terming the act of LSG owner as unacceptable.
In response to the brilliant batting by Surya, former South Africa and RCB pacer Wayne Parnell demanded that a DNA test must be done to determine how good Surya is in the T20 format.
No team has secured a playoff berth in IPL 2024 yet, and remarkably, no team is out of contention either. Let's have a look at the qualification scenarios.
‘Sharma ji ka ladka’ and the ‘Hitman’ of India cricket celebrates his 37th birthday today. One of the best openers in cricket, Rohit Sharma is a treat to watch when in form.
As per the former great, Hardik Pandya should be included in the Indian team for the marquee event irrespective of his form.
Shashank has an incredible journey in the cash-rich league so far. He was not supposed to play for the franchise, as the owners and the management never bid for him.
Cricket icon MS Dhoni, known as 'Thala' and 'Captain Cool', continues to dazzle in the IPL 2024, remaining not out in all matches for CSK. His ability to finish games with high scores, despite batting lower in the order, cements his status as a legendary figure.
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