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The Indian men’s team selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar will have a tough decision in hand to choose the team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Ahead of the team selection, one of the reports has suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering dropping Hardik Pandya from the Indian squad and instead naming Rishabh Pant as the&nbsp;vice-captain. India will try to end their 17-year wait for the T20 World Cup victory this year as Rohit Sharma and Co. aim to end their 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.

<h2>Pant instead of&nbsp;Pandya in T20 World Cup?</h2>

According to Cricbuzz, the selectors&nbsp;are strongly considering&nbsp;Pant as an alternative for Pandya in the deputy's role. While the selectors panel will not consider Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as the performance matrix to choose the team, they still reckon that Pant will be a better choice to be Rohit’s deputy. Pandya’s performance&nbsp;in the IPL 2024 is also a&nbsp;major&nbsp;concern for the selectors as he struggled with the ball.

Bringing Pant into the Indian side will help team India resolve two issues&nbsp;including&nbsp;the&nbsp; wicketkeeper&nbsp;and pinch-hitter’s role.&nbsp;Alongside,&nbsp;Dinesh Karthik, Sanju Samson and KL Rahul, Pant is one of the prominent options to play as a wicketkeeper. If Pant does return to the Indian side, it will be his first match for the national side since December 2022, when he represented India against Bangladesh in the Test series.

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Ahead of selection, the panel is also keeping tabs on other departments&nbsp;with&nbsp;players like Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj on the brink of getting dropped.&nbsp;While form is not an issue for them getting dropped,&nbsp;it is competition for places that&nbsp;could force Gill and Siraj to sit out.

For now,&nbsp;the likes of&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja,&nbsp;remain the only names assured of a place in the team.

The Indian men’s team selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar will have a tough decision in hand to choose the team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.

The Indian men’s team selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar will have a tough decision in hand to choose the team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Ahead of the team selection, one of the reports has suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering dropping Hardik Pandya from the Indian squad and instead naming Rishabh Pant as the vice-captain. India will try to end their 17-year wait for the T20 World Cup victory this year as Rohit Sharma and Co. aim to end their 11-year wait for an ICC trophy. Pant instead of Pandya in T20 World Cup? According to Cricbuzz, the selectors are strongly considering Pant as an alternative for Pandya in the deputy's role. While the selectors panel will not consider Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as the performance matrix to choose the team, they still reckon that Pant will be a better choice to be Rohit’s deputy. Pandya’s performance in the IPL 2024 is also a major concern for the selectors as he struggled with the ball. Bringing Pant into the Indian side will help team India resolve two issues including the wicketkeeper and pinch-hitter’s role. Alongside, Dinesh Karthik, Sanju Samson and KL Rahul, Pant is one of the prominent options to play as a wicketkeeper. If Pant does return to the Indian side, it will be his first match for the national side since December 2022, when he represented India against Bangladesh in the Test series. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Virat Kohli hilariously interrupts Shubman Gill's captaincy during RCB's big win over GT - Watch Ahead of selection, the panel is also keeping tabs on other departments with players like Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj on the brink of getting dropped. While form is not an issue for them getting dropped, it is competition for places that could force Gill and Siraj to sit out. For now, the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, remain the only names assured of a place in the team.

T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant to be considered for vice-captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya - Report

Former Indian cricketer,&nbsp;and BCCI chief selector, Kris Srikkanth believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Rinku Singh will certainly be selected in India's final T20 World Cup squad. It is to be noted that the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee are likely to announce the provisional squad on May 1, i.e. the deadline for all the participating teams. Ahead of the team announcement, Srikkanth lauded Rinku and said that he has proven himself in every opportunity presented and should 'get the visa' for West Indies and USA -- the co-hosts for the mega event in June.&nbsp;

<h2>'Rinku Singh is a certainty in my 15. His international record is amazing'</h2>

Rinku has had a great start to his T20I career, amassing 356 runs in 15 games at a blistering strike-rate of 176.23. Thus, Srikkanth said on Star&nbsp;Sports Press Room Show, "A classic example is Rinku Singh. Rinku Singh is a certainty in my 15. He hasn't got that many opportunities to bat in the IPL but you see his international track record, it's an amazing track record. Amazing track record in South Africa and with every opportunity he has got. So Rinku Singh has to be a certainty in the 15. But if we go by recent form or opportunities, he hasn't got enough opportunities."

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He further added, "End of the day you've to forget who the player is and look at what is his track record. Is he a great player, is a deadly player, is he fit? So Rinku Singh has to be a certainty, he has to get the Visa and he will fasten his seat belt to take the flight to the United States to play the game as one of the 15 members in the side."

At present, Rinku is involved in the IPL 2024 edition, playing for the two-time winners KKR. He hasn't had much opportunities with the bat and has&nbsp;112 runs in eight games at a strike&nbsp;rate of 157.75. Overall, he has&nbsp;837 runs in the IPL, in&nbsp;39 games, at an average of&nbsp;33.48 and strike-rate of&nbsp;144.06.

Shreyas Iyer-led KKR host the Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 47 of IPL 2024 on Monday evening (April 29), at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.&nbsp;

Former Indian cricketer, and BCCI chief selector, Kris Srikkanth believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Rinku Singh will certainly be selected in India's final T20 World Cup squad.

Former Indian cricketer, and BCCI chief selector, Kris Srikkanth believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Rinku Singh will certainly be selected in India's final T20 World Cup squad. It is to be noted that the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee are likely to announce the provisional squad on May 1, i.e. the deadline for all the participating teams. Ahead of the team announcement, Srikkanth lauded Rinku and said that he has proven himself in every opportunity presented and should 'get the visa' for West Indies and USA -- the co-hosts for the mega event in June. 'Rinku Singh is a certainty in my 15. His international record is amazing' Rinku has had a great start to his T20I career, amassing 356 runs in 15 games at a blistering strike-rate of 176.23. Thus, Srikkanth said on Star Sports Press Room Show, "A classic example is Rinku Singh. Rinku Singh is a certainty in my 15. He hasn't got that many opportunities to bat in the IPL but you see his international track record, it's an amazing track record. Amazing track record in South Africa and with every opportunity he has got. So Rinku Singh has to be a certainty in the 15. But if we go by recent form or opportunities, he hasn't got enough opportunities." Also read: 'Won't be in my team': Sehwag on Ashwin's lack of wickets; says RR star might go unsold in IPL 2025 auction He further added, "End of the day you've to forget who the player is and look at what is his track record. Is he a great player, is a deadly player, is he fit? So Rinku Singh has to be a certainty, he has to get the Visa and he will fasten his seat belt to take the flight to the United States to play the game as one of the 15 members in the side." At present, Rinku is involved in the IPL 2024 edition, playing for the two-time winners KKR. He hasn't had much opportunities with the bat and has 112 runs in eight games at a strike rate of 157.75. Overall, he has 837 runs in the IPL, in 39 games, at an average of 33.48 and strike-rate of 144.06. Shreyas Iyer-led KKR host the Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 47 of IPL 2024 on Monday evening (April 29), at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Rinku Singh is a certainty in India's final T20 World Cup squad, says former Indian chief selector

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has equaled David Warner's Indian Premier League (IPL) record of scoring 500 or more runs in seven seasons. Kohli reached the milestone by scoring 70 not out&nbsp;against Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 28.

Kohli now has exact 500 runs in 10 matches played this season at a strike rate of 147 and an average of 71. Prior to the current season, he had scored 500 or more runs in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023 as well. Kohli had amassed 557 runs in 2011 in 16 games, 634 runs in 2013 in 16 games, 505 runs in 2015 in 16 games, 973 runs in 2016 in 16 games, 530 runs in 2018 in 14 games, and 639 runs in 2023 in 14 games.

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Warner, on the other hand, had scored 500 or more runs in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2023. The Australian, who has 6,564 runs in 183 IPL games, had scored 528, 562, 848, and 641 runs from 2014-17 respectively. He had hit 692 runs in 2019, 548 runs in 2020, and 516 runs in 2023.

As for Kohli, he recently also became the first batsman to score 400 or more runs in 10 IPL seasons. Before the 2024 season, Kohli had scored 400 or more runs in 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013, and 2011. His 973 runs in 2016 season is still a league record for the most runs in a single season for a batter,

Overall, Kohli has 7,693 runs in 246 IPL matches at an average of 38.27 and a strike rate of 130.90. He has scored league-record eight hundreds as well with a highest of 113. His IPL runs are also a league record for most runs in the league.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has equaled David Warner's Indian Premier League (IPL) record of scoring 500 or more runs in seven seasons. Kohli reached the milestone by scoring 70 not out against Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 28.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has equaled David Warner's Indian Premier League (IPL) record of scoring 500 or more runs in seven seasons. Kohli reached the milestone by scoring 70 not out against Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 28. Kohli now has exact 500 runs in 10 matches played this season at a strike rate of 147 and an average of 71. Prior to the current season, he had scored 500 or more runs in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023 as well. Kohli had amassed 557 runs in 2011 in 16 games, 634 runs in 2013 in 16 games, 505 runs in 2015 in 16 games, 973 runs in 2016 in 16 games, 530 runs in 2018 in 14 games, and 639 runs in 2023 in 14 games. Also Read: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s selection a topic of discussion for selectors as former stars back him for T20 WC spot Warner, on the other hand, had scored 500 or more runs in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2023. The Australian, who has 6,564 runs in 183 IPL games, had scored 528, 562, 848, and 641 runs from 2014-17 respectively. He had hit 692 runs in 2019, 548 runs in 2020, and 516 runs in 2023. As for Kohli, he recently also became the first batsman to score 400 or more runs in 10 IPL seasons. Before the 2024 season, Kohli had scored 400 or more runs in 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013, and 2011. His 973 runs in 2016 season is still a league record for the most runs in a single season for a batter, Overall, Kohli has 7,693 runs in 246 IPL matches at an average of 38.27 and a strike rate of 130.90. He has scored league-record eight hundreds as well with a highest of 113. His IPL runs are also a league record for most runs in the league.

IPL 2024: RCB's Virat Kohli becomes second batter to reach THIS milestone after David Warner

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to come out of the two-loss rut against high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 28. While SRH too lost their last game against last-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), they are still at the forefront of the redefined high-scoring season.

SRH currently are placed third on the 10-team points table with five wins and three losses in eight games while CSK find themselves in the lower half with four wins and four losses in eight games played so far.

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CSK are going in a pattern as of now, starting with two wins then losing two with the same cycle repeating for the next four games.&nbsp;Their last two losses came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), one at home and one away as they look to get a grip on their season with playoffs approaching.

SRH, on the other hand, have redefined batting this season, especially in the powerplay with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma leading the charge. The duo has been aptly supported by Heinrich Klaasen in the middle with Nitish Reddy and Abdul Samad doing damage lower down the order.

SRH have gone past 200 five times this season - four while batting first and one while chasing - and lost only while chasing that too by just four runs, scoring 204 in reply to Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) 208.

Playing at home certainly gives some advantage to CSK but SRH will be buoyed by LSG chasing down 210 in the last match at Chepauk. Similarly, CSK would be hoping to reprise RCB's act of using the spinners in the powerplay to pin down SRH openers.

With more than half the season done, the game becomes crucial for CSK more so than SRH as they look for rise above the mid-table logjam, especially with Delhi Capitals turning things around.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to come out of the two-loss rut against high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 28.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to come out of the two-loss rut against high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 28. While SRH too lost their last game against last-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), they are still at the forefront of the redefined high-scoring season. SRH currently are placed third on the 10-team points table with five wins and three losses in eight games while CSK find themselves in the lower half with four wins and four losses in eight games played so far. Also Read: MI's Hardik Pandya blames loss vs DC on Tilak Varma's 'lack of intent' despite scoring 32-ball 63 CSK are going in a pattern as of now, starting with two wins then losing two with the same cycle repeating for the next four games. Their last two losses came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), one at home and one away as they look to get a grip on their season with playoffs approaching. SRH, on the other hand, have redefined batting this season, especially in the powerplay with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma leading the charge. The duo has been aptly supported by Heinrich Klaasen in the middle with Nitish Reddy and Abdul Samad doing damage lower down the order. SRH have gone past 200 five times this season - four while batting first and one while chasing - and lost only while chasing that too by just four runs, scoring 204 in reply to Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) 208. Playing at home certainly gives some advantage to CSK but SRH will be buoyed by LSG chasing down 210 in the last match at Chepauk. Similarly, CSK would be hoping to reprise RCB's act of using the spinners in the powerplay to pin down SRH openers. With more than half the season done, the game becomes crucial for CSK more so than SRH as they look for rise above the mid-table logjam, especially with Delhi Capitals turning things around.

IPL 2024 CSK vs SRH, Match 46 Preview: Chennai aim to bounce back from consecutive losses vs Hyderabad at home

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul conceded that he was too late to bring on Ravi Bishnoi during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 27. RR chased the relatively-high target of 197 in 19 overs with seven wickets in hand. Leg spinner Bishnoi, who has played all the nine games for LSG this season, bowled just one over in the innings.

"I couldn't find a good time to bring in Bishnoi, and I think it was a bit too late by the time I got him on. Obviously, the plan was to keep him at the back end and make sure if Rovman [Powell] and [Shimron] Hetmyer come in to bat, he's bowled well against them. That was the plan of how we wanted to use our leg spinners," Rahul said after the loss.

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The skipper also explained using veteran leggie Amit Mishra, who was playing his first game of the season, ahead of Bishnoi.

"Mishra is an experienced player and we've been thinking about using him from the first game," Rahul said. "Today (Saturday) was the day where we felt like he could be useful against their batters in the middle [order] with how slow he bowls and the slightly larger boundary. That was the idea of using him and we were hoping to use Bishnoi in the latter half."

Despite losing two wickets for 11 runs in the first two overs, LSG did well to post 196/5 in 20 overs, thanks largely to Rahul (48-ball 76) and Deepak Hooda's (31-ball 50) 115-run partnership for the third wicket.

While chasing, RR were given a flying start by openers Jos Buttler (18-ball 34) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (18-ball 24) as the duo added 60 runs for the first wicket inside the powerplay. LSG struck back by removing both the openers in space of three balls and then sending back Riyan Parag 18 runs after.

Royals skipper Sanju Samson (33-ball 71 not out) and Dhruv Jurel (34-ball 52 not out) then took the team home with an unbeaten 121-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul conceded that he was too late to bring on Ravi Bishnoi during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 27.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul conceded that he was too late to bring on Ravi Bishnoi during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 27. RR chased the relatively-high target of 197 in 19 overs with seven wickets in hand. Leg spinner Bishnoi, who has played all the nine games for LSG this season, bowled just one over in the innings. "I couldn't find a good time to bring in Bishnoi, and I think it was a bit too late by the time I got him on. Obviously, the plan was to keep him at the back end and make sure if Rovman [Powell] and [Shimron] Hetmyer come in to bat, he's bowled well against them. That was the plan of how we wanted to use our leg spinners," Rahul said after the loss. Also Read: IPL 2024: KKR’s Ten Doeschate offers no sympathy to bowlers, says ‘no point crying about it, be innovative’ The skipper also explained using veteran leggie Amit Mishra, who was playing his first game of the season, ahead of Bishnoi. "Mishra is an experienced player and we've been thinking about using him from the first game," Rahul said. "Today (Saturday) was the day where we felt like he could be useful against their batters in the middle [order] with how slow he bowls and the slightly larger boundary. That was the idea of using him and we were hoping to use Bishnoi in the latter half." Despite losing two wickets for 11 runs in the first two overs, LSG did well to post 196/5 in 20 overs, thanks largely to Rahul (48-ball 76) and Deepak Hooda's (31-ball 50) 115-run partnership for the third wicket. While chasing, RR were given a flying start by openers Jos Buttler (18-ball 34) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (18-ball 24) as the duo added 60 runs for the first wicket inside the powerplay. LSG struck back by removing both the openers in space of three balls and then sending back Riyan Parag 18 runs after. Royals skipper Sanju Samson (33-ball 71 not out) and Dhruv Jurel (34-ball 52 not out) then took the team home with an unbeaten 121-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

IPL 2024: LSG skipper KL Rahul concedes being 'late to bring on Ravi Bishnoi' after loss vs Rajasthan Royals

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya has blamed the loss against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 27 on 'lack of intent shown by Tilak Varma' in the middle overs. Notably, Tilak was MI's highest scorer with 63 off 32 before being run out on the first ball of the last over in a chase of 258.

"Axar bowling to a left-hander [Tilak], the better option could have been to go after him," Hardik said after the game. "I think it was just a little game awareness that we missed out. At the end of the day, that cost us the game," said Pandya after the 10-run loss.

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Hardik's comments came on the back of left-hand batter Tilak's slow start during which he scored 10 off 10 balls, mostly facing the left-arm spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel - a favourable match-up in the format. Tilak eventually broke the shackles by sending Axar for 10 runs on the last two balls of his second over - which proved to be his last in the match.

"The way the games are going and how the bowlers are under pressure throughout the competition, we backed ourselves to do it, the self-belief [was there]," Hardik said about MI's mindset on chasing the total.&nbsp;

"But if I have to pinpoint, a couple overs in the middle, we could've taken some extra chances," he added.

With the loss, MI's sixth in nine games, it has now become almost confirmed that the five-time champions won't be able qualify for the playoff in their first season under skipper Pandya.&nbsp;

DC, on the other hand, are having a bit of turnaround with five wins and same number of losses in 10 games. They currently are fifth on the 10-team points table.

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya has blamed the loss against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 27 on 'lack of intent shown by Tilak Varma' in the middle overs.

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya has blamed the loss against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 27 on 'lack of intent shown by Tilak Varma' in the middle overs. Notably, Tilak was MI's highest scorer with 63 off 32 before being run out on the first ball of the last over in a chase of 258. "Axar bowling to a left-hander [Tilak], the better option could have been to go after him," Hardik said after the game. "I think it was just a little game awareness that we missed out. At the end of the day, that cost us the game," said Pandya after the 10-run loss. Also Read: IPL 2024: LSG skipper KL Rahul conceded being 'late to bring on Ravi Bishnoi' after loss vs Rajasthan Royals Hardik's comments came on the back of left-hand batter Tilak's slow start during which he scored 10 off 10 balls, mostly facing the left-arm spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel - a favourable match-up in the format. Tilak eventually broke the shackles by sending Axar for 10 runs on the last two balls of his second over - which proved to be his last in the match. "The way the games are going and how the bowlers are under pressure throughout the competition, we backed ourselves to do it, the self-belief [was there]," Hardik said about MI's mindset on chasing the total. "But if I have to pinpoint, a couple overs in the middle, we could've taken some extra chances," he added. With the loss, MI's sixth in nine games, it has now become almost confirmed that the five-time champions won't be able qualify for the playoff in their first season under skipper Pandya. DC, on the other hand, are having a bit of turnaround with five wins and same number of losses in 10 games. They currently are fifth on the 10-team points table.

IPL 2024: MI's Hardik Pandya blames loss vs DC on Tilak Varma's 'lack of intent' despite scoring 32-ball 63

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed India's 2011 ODI World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten as their new white-ball coach. The PCB also appointed former Australia pace bowler Jason Gillespie as the red-ball coach.

The decision was announced by&nbsp;PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday (Apr 28) at a press conference in Lahore. The head coach position had been lying vacant since Grant Bradburn left the job in January this&nbsp;year. Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood had been the acting coach in the interim period.

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With new coaches being appointed, Mahmood will continue to be the assistant coach for both the head coaches.

Speaking on the appointment of foreign coaches, the PCB chairman said: "We have maintained a balance for this, there's a lot of talent in our country as well. We're not that far ahead in medical sciences which is why there are some fitness issues in our country. We wanted the best of the best because closing our options to get the best options from outside our country may not get us the best results."

"Jason's coaching career has been marked by success both at the domestic and international levels, with a focus on player development and achieving excellence in team performance. Gary's coaching career has been marked by his ability to instill a winning mentality, develop young talent, and achieve success at the highest levels of the game, making him one of the most respected and sought-after coaches in cricket," Naqvi further added.

Both the coaches have been given a two-year contract and PCB is keen to have them full-time around rather than just being with the team around a series.

While Kirsten's first series will be the tour of England from May 22 after which the team will fly to the USA and Caribbean for the T20 World Cup. Gillespie, on the other hand, has his first series against Bangladesh in August during which Pakistan will play two Tests.&nbsp;

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed India's 2011 ODI World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten as their new white-ball coach. The PCB also appointed former Australia pace bowler Jason Gillespie as the red-ball coach.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed India's 2011 ODI World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten as their new white-ball coach. The PCB also appointed former Australia pace bowler Jason Gillespie as the red-ball coach. The decision was announced by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday (Apr 28) at a press conference in Lahore. The head coach position had been lying vacant since Grant Bradburn left the job in January this year. Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood had been the acting coach in the interim period. Also Read: IPL 2024: MI's Hardik Pandya blames loss vs DC on Tilak Varma's 'lack of intent' despite scoring 32-ball 63 With new coaches being appointed, Mahmood will continue to be the assistant coach for both the head coaches. Speaking on the appointment of foreign coaches, the PCB chairman said: "We have maintained a balance for this, there's a lot of talent in our country as well. We're not that far ahead in medical sciences which is why there are some fitness issues in our country. We wanted the best of the best because closing our options to get the best options from outside our country may not get us the best results." "Jason's coaching career has been marked by success both at the domestic and international levels, with a focus on player development and achieving excellence in team performance. Gary's coaching career has been marked by his ability to instill a winning mentality, develop young talent, and achieve success at the highest levels of the game, making him one of the most respected and sought-after coaches in cricket," Naqvi further added. Both the coaches have been given a two-year contract and PCB is keen to have them full-time around rather than just being with the team around a series. While Kirsten's first series will be the tour of England from May 22 after which the team will fly to the USA and Caribbean for the T20 World Cup. Gillespie, on the other hand, has his first series against Bangladesh in August during which Pakistan will play two Tests.

PCB appoints India's ODI WC wining coach Gary Kirsten as white-ball coach, Jason Gillespie named Test coach

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs brutally roasted Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for another disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. RCB have never won a trophy in the IPL and this time too, they just have two wins in nine games played so far.

Gibbs, in a post on social media platform X, pointed how RCB changes everything every season but fails to address the most important aspect.

"RCB change everything from coaches to players every other season with no success instead of changing the most important thing and that’s the nature of their wicket " wrote Herschelle Gibbs.

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The comments came after RCB registered their only second win of the season, snapping their six-game losing streak with a 35-run win against SunRisers Hyderabad on April 25. The game, however, was played in Hyderabad.

RCB lost three of the four games played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. With short boundaries and placid wicket, Chinnaswamy is considered a batting paradise. It is here only that SRH pummeled them on April 15 for 287/4 in 20 overs - the highest ever score in league history.

In reply, RCB too posted highest ever score while chasing - 262/7 - but still lost the game by 25 runs. In rest of the three matches in Bengaluru, RCB lost by 28 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), lost by seven wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets.

For RCB, only Virat Kohli has been a saving grace this season alongside veteran wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik. Kohli leads the run chart with 430 runs to his name in nine matches at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 145. Karthik, on the other hand, has 262 runs to his name in nine games, third only behind Kohli and Faf du Plessis (264).

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs brutally roasted Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for another disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. RCB have never won a trophy in the IPL and this time too, they just have two wins in nine games played so far.

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs brutally roasted Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for another disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. RCB have never won a trophy in the IPL and this time too, they just have two wins in nine games played so far. Gibbs, in a post on social media platform X, pointed how RCB changes everything every season but fails to address the most important aspect. "RCB change everything from coaches to players every other season with no success instead of changing the most important thing and that’s the nature of their wicket " wrote Herschelle Gibbs. Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar drops Virat Kohli, picks Krunal Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad The comments came after RCB registered their only second win of the season, snapping their six-game losing streak with a 35-run win against SunRisers Hyderabad on April 25. The game, however, was played in Hyderabad. RCB lost three of the four games played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. With short boundaries and placid wicket, Chinnaswamy is considered a batting paradise. It is here only that SRH pummeled them on April 15 for 287/4 in 20 overs - the highest ever score in league history. In reply, RCB too posted highest ever score while chasing - 262/7 - but still lost the game by 25 runs. In rest of the three matches in Bengaluru, RCB lost by 28 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), lost by seven wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets. For RCB, only Virat Kohli has been a saving grace this season alongside veteran wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik. Kohli leads the run chart with 430 runs to his name in nine matches at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 145. Karthik, on the other hand, has 262 runs to his name in nine games, third only behind Kohli and Faf du Plessis (264).

IPL 2024: 'Change everything from coaches...,' Herschelle Gibbs ROASTS RCB after another disappointing season

Former India cricket Sanjay Manjrekar has dropped Virat Kohli from his T20 World Cup squad which is scheduled to be played in June later this year. The former Indian batter, however, has retained Rohit Sharma as the opener and the skipper. Notably, Kohli is currently the highest run-getter in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season with 430 runs to his name

Kohli's runs, however, have come at a strike rate of 145, which is considered modest in T20 cricket. Manjrekar also included some surprise names in the squad.&nbsp;Among the players Manjrekar selected, Krunal Pandya comes as a shock member of the 15-man squad. The former India batter picked the team during a show on Star Sports.

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Here's Manjrekar's India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Krunal Pandya

Among the selected members, Manjrekar was especially full of praise for Kuldeep and said: "Yes. And this is perhaps Kuldeep Yadav at his peak with regards to his skills, his confidence. You can see now he's out there like a Bumrah or Chahal at his peak. He is commanding that kind of respect. He looks comfortable with the responsibility and champions, you know, those breaks and those moments that you are seeking at the right time."

Manjrekar's choices are somewhat unorthodox with Sanju Samson and KL Rahul both in the squad. Among the bowlers, the former cricketer has gone bold with KKR's Harshit Rana and Avesh Khan along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

He also picked Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) speedster Mayank Yadav and Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant who made a comeback to the IPL this year following a horrific car crash in December 2022.

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Former India cricket Sanjay Manjrekar has dropped Virat Kohli from his T20 World Cup squad which is scheduled to be played in June later this year. The former Indian batter, however, has retained Rohit Sharma as the opener and the skipper.

Former India cricket Sanjay Manjrekar has dropped Virat Kohli from his T20 World Cup squad which is scheduled to be played in June later this year. The former Indian batter, however, has retained Rohit Sharma as the opener and the skipper. Notably, Kohli is currently the highest run-getter in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season with 430 runs to his name Kohli's runs, however, have come at a strike rate of 145, which is considered modest in T20 cricket. Manjrekar also included some surprise names in the squad. Among the players Manjrekar selected, Krunal Pandya comes as a shock member of the 15-man squad. The former India batter picked the team during a show on Star Sports. Also Read: 'Nepal will give best treatment': Sikandar Raza slams fans' take on WI cricketers loading luggage in small van Here's Manjrekar's India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Krunal Pandya Among the selected members, Manjrekar was especially full of praise for Kuldeep and said: "Yes. And this is perhaps Kuldeep Yadav at his peak with regards to his skills, his confidence. You can see now he's out there like a Bumrah or Chahal at his peak. He is commanding that kind of respect. He looks comfortable with the responsibility and champions, you know, those breaks and those moments that you are seeking at the right time." Manjrekar's choices are somewhat unorthodox with Sanju Samson and KL Rahul both in the squad. Among the bowlers, the former cricketer has gone bold with KKR's Harshit Rana and Avesh Khan along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. He also picked Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) speedster Mayank Yadav and Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant who made a comeback to the IPL this year following a horrific car crash in December 2022.

Sanjay Manjrekar drops Virat Kohli, picks Krunal Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli created history by becoming the first batter to score 400 or more runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) season for 10 times. Kohli achieved the feat against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 25. He scored a sluggish 51 off 43 balls vs SRH and now has 430 to his name in the ongoing IPL season so far.

Before the 2024 season, Kohli had scored 400 or more runs in 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013, and 2011. His highest ever aggregate in IPL came in 2016 when he hit a whopping 973 runs in 16 games - still a league record for most runs in a single season.

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Overall, Kohli has 7,693 runs in 246 IPL matches at an average of 38.27 and a strike rate of 130.90. He has scored league-record eight hundreds as well with a highest of 113. His IPL runs are also a league record for most runs in the league.

As for the match, Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bat first in Hyderabad. Skipper Faf du Plessis and Kohli gave RCB a flying start, scoring 48 inside four overs before Plessis got out. Willl Jacks was next to go in the seventh over as RCB's run-rate took a hit.

Rajat Patidar then scored a blitzing 20-ball 50 and added 65 runs for the third wicket with Kohli. SRH then struck back with the wickets of Patidar and Kohli in space of 10 runs as RCB's innings again stuttered with five overs to go.

Cameron Green then stayed till the end and scored 20-ball 37 not out as Bengaluru posted 206/7 in 20 overs. For SRH, Jaydev Unadkat was the pick of the bowlers with 3/30 in four overs while Natarajan took 2/39 while skipper Pat Cummins and spinner Mayank Markande chipped with one each.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli created history by becoming the first batter to score 400 or more runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) season for 10 times.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli created history by becoming the first batter to score 400 or more runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) season for 10 times. Kohli achieved the feat against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 25. He scored a sluggish 51 off 43 balls vs SRH and now has 430 to his name in the ongoing IPL season so far. Before the 2024 season, Kohli had scored 400 or more runs in 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013, and 2011. His highest ever aggregate in IPL came in 2016 when he hit a whopping 973 runs in 16 games - still a league record for most runs in a single season. Also Read: Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survives lethal leopard attack Overall, Kohli has 7,693 runs in 246 IPL matches at an average of 38.27 and a strike rate of 130.90. He has scored league-record eight hundreds as well with a highest of 113. His IPL runs are also a league record for most runs in the league. As for the match, Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bat first in Hyderabad. Skipper Faf du Plessis and Kohli gave RCB a flying start, scoring 48 inside four overs before Plessis got out. Willl Jacks was next to go in the seventh over as RCB's run-rate took a hit. Rajat Patidar then scored a blitzing 20-ball 50 and added 65 runs for the third wicket with Kohli. SRH then struck back with the wickets of Patidar and Kohli in space of 10 runs as RCB's innings again stuttered with five overs to go. Cameron Green then stayed till the end and scored 20-ball 37 not out as Bengaluru posted 206/7 in 20 overs. For SRH, Jaydev Unadkat was the pick of the bowlers with 3/30 in four overs while Natarajan took 2/39 while skipper Pat Cummins and spinner Mayank Markande chipped with one each.

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Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survived a leopard attack earlier this week and is recovering after undergoing an emergency surgery. This is not the first time Whittall has had an encounter with the wildlife. Several years earlier, an eight-foot crocodile was found under his bed.

Whittall played 46 Tests and 147 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1993 and 2003 and now runs a safari business with his family in the country. The incident occurred when he was tracking the said leopard who was injured by a client. Whittall suffered cuts to his arms and legs and a five-inch cut on his head as well.

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He could have suffered more gruesome injuries had it not been for his pet dog Chikara. Whittall's wife confirmed the incident in a Facebook post with some special words for his dog.

"Chikara [is] coming up tomorrow to the vet after being mauled by the leopard and getting the cat off Guy!" she wrote. "Very special boy."

"Guy and I are overwhelmed by the hundreds of messages of well-wishers after Guy's run in with a wounded leopard earlier today. We are very fortunate that he was stabilized at Hippo Clinic by wonderful staff. He was then Airlifted from Buffalo Range by Ace Ambulance to Harare, then transferred to Milton Park Hospital for treatment," she added.

"He really is one lucky man," Hannah told MailOnline. "First he had the crocodile and now the leopard, he really is the cat with nine lives."

As for his numbers, Whittall had scored 2,203 runs in 47 Tests with a best of 203. He has also recorded 10 fifties and four hundreds in his career to go with 51 wickets with a best of 4/18 in an innings.

In ODIs, he scored 2,705 with 11 fifties to his name and a best of 83. In bowling department, he took 88 wickets with a best of 4/35 in an innings.

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survived a leopard attack earlier this week and is recovering after undergoing an emergency surgery. This is not the first time Whittall has had an encounter with the wildlife.

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survived a leopard attack earlier this week and is recovering after undergoing an emergency surgery. This is not the first time Whittall has had an encounter with the wildlife. Several years earlier, an eight-foot crocodile was found under his bed. Whittall played 46 Tests and 147 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1993 and 2003 and now runs a safari business with his family in the country. The incident occurred when he was tracking the said leopard who was injured by a client. Whittall suffered cuts to his arms and legs and a five-inch cut on his head as well. Also Read: 'Did not intend': Rishabh Pant issues apology to cameraman after DC vs GT match He could have suffered more gruesome injuries had it not been for his pet dog Chikara. Whittall's wife confirmed the incident in a Facebook post with some special words for his dog. "Chikara [is] coming up tomorrow to the vet after being mauled by the leopard and getting the cat off Guy!" she wrote. "Very special boy." "Guy and I are overwhelmed by the hundreds of messages of well-wishers after Guy's run in with a wounded leopard earlier today. We are very fortunate that he was stabilized at Hippo Clinic by wonderful staff. He was then Airlifted from Buffalo Range by Ace Ambulance to Harare, then transferred to Milton Park Hospital for treatment," she added. "He really is one lucky man," Hannah told MailOnline. "First he had the crocodile and now the leopard, he really is the cat with nine lives." As for his numbers, Whittall had scored 2,203 runs in 47 Tests with a best of 203. He has also recorded 10 fifties and four hundreds in his career to go with 51 wickets with a best of 4/18 in an innings. In ODIs, he scored 2,705 with 11 fifties to his name and a best of 83. In bowling department, he took 88 wickets with a best of 4/35 in an innings.

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survives lethal leopard attack

Delhi Capitals' swashbuckling batter Tristan Stubbs is optimistic that his side can make a late push to reach the playoffs of the Indian Premier League. The South African youngster also opened up about his chances of making it to South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad in an exclusive conversation with Wion's Nikhil Mathur.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has ruled out a comeback for his national team West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Narine, who is in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, cleared his intentions of not coming out of retirement in a long post issued by KKR. The T20 WC is scheduled to be played in June later this year, right after the conclusion of IPL 2024.

"I'm truly flattered and humbled that my performances recently have moved many people to publicly express their wish for me to come out of retirement and play in the upcoming T20 World Cup," Narine wrote.

"I have made peace with that decision and whilst I never wish to disappoint, that door is now closed and I will be supporting the guys who take the field in June for West Indies.

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"Guys who have worked hard for the past few months and deserve to show our wonderful fans that they are capable of winning another title - I wish you all the best," he concluded.

Playing for KKR, Narine's form with both bat and the ball has been crucial as the team sits second on the 10-team points table with five wins in seven games they have played so far.

In the seven innings, Narine has&nbsp;scored three fifty-plus scores, including his maiden T20 century which came against Rajasthan Royals on April 16. With 286 runs to his name, Narine is KKR's highest run-getter in the ongoing season. He has also chipped in with nine wickets (the most for KKR) in those games as well - taking at least one wicket in each match.

Royals all-rounder and West Indies T20 skipper Rovman Powell admitted to 'whispering in Narine's ear (to come out of retirement)', but the veteran has decided against it. He last played for West Indies in 2019 before calling it quits in 2023.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has ruled out a comeback for his national team West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Narine, who is in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, cleared his intentions of not coming out of retirement in a long post issued by KKR.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has ruled out a comeback for his national team West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Narine, who is in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, cleared his intentions of not coming out of retirement in a long post issued by KKR. The T20 WC is scheduled to be played in June later this year, right after the conclusion of IPL 2024. "I'm truly flattered and humbled that my performances recently have moved many people to publicly express their wish for me to come out of retirement and play in the upcoming T20 World Cup," Narine wrote. "I have made peace with that decision and whilst I never wish to disappoint, that door is now closed and I will be supporting the guys who take the field in June for West Indies. Also Read: Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting back Rishabh Pant to play 2024 T20 World Cup "Guys who have worked hard for the past few months and deserve to show our wonderful fans that they are capable of winning another title - I wish you all the best," he concluded. Playing for KKR, Narine's form with both bat and the ball has been crucial as the team sits second on the 10-team points table with five wins in seven games they have played so far. In the seven innings, Narine has scored three fifty-plus scores, including his maiden T20 century which came against Rajasthan Royals on April 16. With 286 runs to his name, Narine is KKR's highest run-getter in the ongoing season. He has also chipped in with nine wickets (the most for KKR) in those games as well - taking at least one wicket in each match. Royals all-rounder and West Indies T20 skipper Rovman Powell admitted to 'whispering in Narine's ear (to come out of retirement)', but the veteran has decided against it. He last played for West Indies in 2019 before calling it quits in 2023.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) players Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar have hit out at the Impact Player rule, calling it unfair. This comes after DC coach Ricky Ponting and India skipper Rohit Sharma also echoed the same views. While Ponting called the rule a 'nightmare for the coaches,' Rohit said it doesn't help in developing all-rounders for India.

Axar, who plays the role of bowling all-rounder for both DC and India, admitted that his batting order has been affected by the rule.

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"Because of the Impact sub rule, everyone gets one more batsman so they think that they will use the batsman in case&nbsp;the batting unit doesn't go well. And whosoever comes to play, they don't take much time and start (hitting) from the first ball because they know that they have a player in seventh or eighth place," Axar said as quoted by news agency PTI.

"That is why I am not a big fan of the rule, because as an allrounder I know that they will either take a proper batsman or a bowler, not an allrounder," he added.

His teammate and fast bowler Mukesh went one step ahead and questioned the relevance of the rule as it is not applicable at the international level.

"If 12 players are not playing at the international level, then what is the need for it in IPL? With 12 players, even if four wickets are down, the next player is not scared of getting out or making the team stable, they come and play their shots. So either the nature of tracks should be changed or 12 players should not be allowed," said Mukesh.

The Impact Player rule has indeed given the teams a chance to maximise the 20 overs. The rule has come in handy for teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who have used Shivam Dube as an impact sub while batting and have gotten good runs out of him.

Delhi Capitals (DC) players Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar have hit out at the Impact Player rule, calling it unfair. This comes after DC coach Ricky Ponting and India skipper Rohit Sharma also echoed the same views.

Delhi Capitals (DC) players Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar have hit out at the Impact Player rule, calling it unfair. This comes after DC coach Ricky Ponting and India skipper Rohit Sharma also echoed the same views. While Ponting called the rule a 'nightmare for the coaches,' Rohit said it doesn't help in developing all-rounders for India. Axar, who plays the role of bowling all-rounder for both DC and India, admitted that his batting order has been affected by the rule. Also Read: 'I will be...,' KKR all-rounder Sunil Narine opens up on playing upcoming T20 World Cup "Because of the Impact sub rule, everyone gets one more batsman so they think that they will use the batsman in case the batting unit doesn't go well. And whosoever comes to play, they don't take much time and start (hitting) from the first ball because they know that they have a player in seventh or eighth place," Axar said as quoted by news agency PTI. "That is why I am not a big fan of the rule, because as an allrounder I know that they will either take a proper batsman or a bowler, not an allrounder," he added. His teammate and fast bowler Mukesh went one step ahead and questioned the relevance of the rule as it is not applicable at the international level. "If 12 players are not playing at the international level, then what is the need for it in IPL? With 12 players, even if four wickets are down, the next player is not scared of getting out or making the team stable, they come and play their shots. So either the nature of tracks should be changed or 12 players should not be allowed," said Mukesh. The Impact Player rule has indeed given the teams a chance to maximise the 20 overs. The rule has come in handy for teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who have used Shivam Dube as an impact sub while batting and have gotten good runs out of him.

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Delhi Capitals Head Coach Ricky Ponting believes Rishabh Pant's inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad is a 'no-brainer'. Ponting told WION Sports Correspondent Nikhil Mathur that the Capitals need to win five out of their next six games to make the IPL Playoffs.

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Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar praised the hundred scored by Yashasvi Jaiswal for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians on April 22 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, but with a caveat. Gavaskar, who himself hails from Mumbai just like Jaiswal, asked the young batter why he has to score a hundred against MI and not other teams.&nbsp;

"This is your second century against the Mumbai Indians. And you're a Mumbai boy. What is it that is making you score these hundreds against them? Can't you score these hundreds against others?" Gavaskar asked Jaiswal after the match.

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The young Rajasthan batter replied: "Nothing. It's just that I think am trying to do what I do well. Some days are tough, some days are good. And I was just playing. That's all. I didn't have anything in my mind."

Thanks to the hundred, Jaiswal's first of the season, RR chased the target of 180 with utmost ease with nine wickets in hand. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 104 off just 60 balls.

The season has been extremely good for Royals who are at the top of the points table with just one loss and seven wins in eight games. All of their batters, namely Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and now Jaiswal have been among the runs.&nbsp;

They have been complemented well by their bowlers as well, especially Yuzvendra Chahal, who leads the wicket-taking chart or Purple Cap leaderboard this season. Chahal also became the first bowler in IPL to reach the mark of 200 wickets with 1/48 in four overs against MI.

As for Mumbai, the season has been rather disappointing, as they slumped to their fifth defeat of the season in eight games. MI (six points) along with Delhi Capitals (six points), Punjab Kings (four points), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (two points) are at the bottom of the 10-team points table. 
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Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar praised the hundred scored by Yashasvi Jaiswal for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians on April 22 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, but with a caveat.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar praised the hundred scored by Yashasvi Jaiswal for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians on April 22 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, but with a caveat. Gavaskar, who himself hails from Mumbai just like Jaiswal, asked the young batter why he has to score a hundred against MI and not other teams. "This is your second century against the Mumbai Indians. And you're a Mumbai boy. What is it that is making you score these hundreds against them? Can't you score these hundreds against others?" Gavaskar asked Jaiswal after the match. Also Read: 'Should be changed or...,' Delhi Capitals players hit out at Impact Player rule The young Rajasthan batter replied: "Nothing. It's just that I think am trying to do what I do well. Some days are tough, some days are good. And I was just playing. That's all. I didn't have anything in my mind." Thanks to the hundred, Jaiswal's first of the season, RR chased the target of 180 with utmost ease with nine wickets in hand. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 104 off just 60 balls. The season has been extremely good for Royals who are at the top of the points table with just one loss and seven wins in eight games. All of their batters, namely Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and now Jaiswal have been among the runs. They have been complemented well by their bowlers as well, especially Yuzvendra Chahal, who leads the wicket-taking chart or Purple Cap leaderboard this season. Chahal also became the first bowler in IPL to reach the mark of 200 wickets with 1/48 in four overs against MI. As for Mumbai, the season has been rather disappointing, as they slumped to their fifth defeat of the season in eight games. MI (six points) along with Delhi Capitals (six points), Punjab Kings (four points), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (two points) are at the bottom of the 10-team points table.

IPL 2024: Sunil Gavaskar GRILLS Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on scoring hundred vs MI | Here's why

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday (Apr 22) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in the reverse fixture. RR had beaten MI earlier in the tournament in Mumbai comfortably by six wickets. Currently, the Royals are at the top of the points table with six wins in seven games while MI sit in seventh position with just three wins in seven games.

Royals have done very well in the tournament on the back of their batters, while MI have been off and on with both bat and the ball. Royals skipper Sanju Samson (276 runs), Riyan Parag (318 runs) and Jos Buttler (250 runs) have stepped in at different times to win it for the team.

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MI, who started the season with three consecutive losses, saw a turnaround with three wins in the next four games but still lack consistency. Rohit Sharma at the top of the order has been sublime while Jasprit Bumrah has proved to be a menace with the ball.

Apart from those two, no other Mumbai player has been able to reprise match-winning performances on a regular basis. While Gerald Coetzee is second on the wicket-taking charts with 12 scalps, his economy touches 10 and Suryakumar Yadav, since his return, has been both a success&nbsp;and a&nbsp;bust in four innings. MI skipper Hardik Pandya's form with both bat and the ball has also been a concern for them.

As for the Royals, their bowlers have chipped in at all times with leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal leading the attack. Royals definitely look a better side to win as they have done most of the times this season barring a close loss to Gujarat Titans.

Mumbai, on the other hand, must click if they wish to enter the mid-table logjam and move further up to make it to the playoffs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday (Apr 22) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in the reverse fixture. RR had beaten MI earlier in the tournament in Mumbai comfortably by six wickets.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday (Apr 22) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in the reverse fixture. RR had beaten MI earlier in the tournament in Mumbai comfortably by six wickets. Currently, the Royals are at the top of the points table with six wins in seven games while MI sit in seventh position with just three wins in seven games. Royals have done very well in the tournament on the back of their batters, while MI have been off and on with both bat and the ball. Royals skipper Sanju Samson (276 runs), Riyan Parag (318 runs) and Jos Buttler (250 runs) have stepped in at different times to win it for the team. Also Read: GT bounce back after chastening defeat at home, beat PBKS by 3 wickets MI, who started the season with three consecutive losses, saw a turnaround with three wins in the next four games but still lack consistency. Rohit Sharma at the top of the order has been sublime while Jasprit Bumrah has proved to be a menace with the ball. Apart from those two, no other Mumbai player has been able to reprise match-winning performances on a regular basis. While Gerald Coetzee is second on the wicket-taking charts with 12 scalps, his economy touches 10 and Suryakumar Yadav, since his return, has been both a success and a bust in four innings. MI skipper Hardik Pandya's form with both bat and the ball has also been a concern for them. As for the Royals, their bowlers have chipped in at all times with leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal leading the attack. Royals definitely look a better side to win as they have done most of the times this season barring a close loss to Gujarat Titans. Mumbai, on the other hand, must click if they wish to enter the mid-table logjam and move further up to make it to the playoffs.

IPL 2024, RR vs MI Match 38 Preview: Mumbai look for crucial win against rolling Royals

Former India and Punjab Kings (PBKS, erstwhile Kings XI Punjab) batter Virender Sehwag has lashed out at PBKS skipper Sam Curran for being ineffective. The comments came as PBKS lost yet another game, this time against Gujarat Titans, in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21.

Curran has been given the captaincy after Shikhar Dhawan was sidelined due to injury but hasn't been able to impress with either bat or ball. Sehwag, while speaking to cricket news website Cricbuzz, not only criticised Curran but questioned his place in the side as well.

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"If I was in the PBKS dugout, I would not even pick him in my team, neither as a batting all-rounder nor as a bowling all-rounder. I wouldn't pick him", Sehwag said.

"A player is not of any use, if he can bowl a bit and bat a bit. You either bat properly and win us the match, or you bowl and win us the game. This bits and pieces part I don't understand," he added.

As for the match, PBKS could manage only 142 runs in exact 20 overs with Curran scoring only 19-ball 20 as an opener. GT had a bit of a scare during the chase as they lost four wickets for less than 100 in 14.4 overs.&nbsp;

Rahul Tewatia then scored unbeaten 18-ball 36 to take his side home in 19.1 overs. Curran the bowler was decent during his spell, taking 1/18 in two overs.

With the loss, PBKS' chances to make it to the playoffs took a severe hit as they have now lost six of their last eight games including last four at home in Mullanpur, Mohali.

GT, on the other hand, are now in the mid-table logjam with four losses and four wins in eight games.

Former India and Punjab Kings (PBKS, erstwhile Kings XI Punjab) batter Virender Sehwag has lashed out at PBKS skipper Sam Curran for being ineffective. The comments came as PBKS lost yet another game, this time against Gujarat Titans, in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21.

Former India and Punjab Kings (PBKS, erstwhile Kings XI Punjab) batter Virender Sehwag has lashed out at PBKS skipper Sam Curran for being ineffective. The comments came as PBKS lost yet another game, this time against Gujarat Titans, in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21. Curran has been given the captaincy after Shikhar Dhawan was sidelined due to injury but hasn't been able to impress with either bat or ball. Sehwag, while speaking to cricket news website Cricbuzz, not only criticised Curran but questioned his place in the side as well. Also Read: VIDEO | Phil Salt's full-stretch dive wins thriller for KKR against RCB by one run "If I was in the PBKS dugout, I would not even pick him in my team, neither as a batting all-rounder nor as a bowling all-rounder. I wouldn't pick him", Sehwag said. "A player is not of any use, if he can bowl a bit and bat a bit. You either bat properly and win us the match, or you bowl and win us the game. This bits and pieces part I don't understand," he added. As for the match, PBKS could manage only 142 runs in exact 20 overs with Curran scoring only 19-ball 20 as an opener. GT had a bit of a scare during the chase as they lost four wickets for less than 100 in 14.4 overs. Rahul Tewatia then scored unbeaten 18-ball 36 to take his side home in 19.1 overs. Curran the bowler was decent during his spell, taking 1/18 in two overs. With the loss, PBKS' chances to make it to the playoffs took a severe hit as they have now lost six of their last eight games including last four at home in Mullanpur, Mohali. GT, on the other hand, are now in the mid-table logjam with four losses and four wins in eight games.

IPL 2024: 'Not of any use...,' Former PBKS opener lashes out on skipper Sam Curran

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered a heartbreak with the one-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21. Chasing 223, RCB were in command for most time before four wickets in span of 18 runs and two overs turned the game around.

RCB spinner Karn Sharma did tilt the game towards his team in the last over but it wasn't enough in the end. With three needed off the last ball, Lockie Ferguson did his best to steal a second run to take the game into the super over, but KKR keeper Phil Salt dived to collect a 'rubbish' throw and break the stumps to help his team win. Have a look at the video below:

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RCB's innings was in full control with Rajat Patidar (52) and Will Jacks (52) on the crease. Andre Russell and Sunil Narine then turned the game around with two wickets each in one over.

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Dinesh Karthik and Suyash Prabhudesai then took the game till the 19th over, leaving 21 for the last over. Karn Sharma then hit Mitchell Starc, the multi-million KKR bowler, for three sixes. Sharma, however, lost his wicket on the fifth ball of the penultimate over, thanks to a superb return catch by Starc in his follow-through.

The match also saw a controversial decision with RCB batter Virat Kohli being given out caught on a waist-high full-toss. Kohli was clearly not happy with the decision and had a heated argument with the on-field umpire before going back into the hut.

With seven losses and only one win to their name, RCB is now only alive mathematically in the tournament with six more games left for them to play. &nbsp;KKR, on the other hand, now sit pretty on the second spot with five wins and two losses in seven games.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered a heartbreak with the one-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered a heartbreak with the one-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21. Chasing 223, RCB were in command for most time before four wickets in span of 18 runs and two overs turned the game around. RCB spinner Karn Sharma did tilt the game towards his team in the last over but it wasn't enough in the end. With three needed off the last ball, Lockie Ferguson did his best to steal a second run to take the game into the super over, but KKR keeper Phil Salt dived to collect a 'rubbish' throw and break the stumps to help his team win. Have a look at the video below: 📽️ WATCH: A jaw-dropping finish! The final delivery that sealed the win for the @KKRiders 👏👏 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/hB6cFsk9TT#TATAIPL | #KKRvRCB pic.twitter.com/BR5RYrOeDM — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2024 × RCB's innings was in full control with Rajat Patidar (52) and Will Jacks (52) on the crease. Andre Russell and Sunil Narine then turned the game around with two wickets each in one over. Also Read: Gautam Gambhir praises RCB for 'phenomenal display of character' against KKR Dinesh Karthik and Suyash Prabhudesai then took the game till the 19th over, leaving 21 for the last over. Karn Sharma then hit Mitchell Starc, the multi-million KKR bowler, for three sixes. Sharma, however, lost his wicket on the fifth ball of the penultimate over, thanks to a superb return catch by Starc in his follow-through. The match also saw a controversial decision with RCB batter Virat Kohli being given out caught on a waist-high full-toss. Kohli was clearly not happy with the decision and had a heated argument with the on-field umpire before going back into the hut. With seven losses and only one win to their name, RCB is now only alive mathematically in the tournament with six more games left for them to play. KKR, on the other hand, now sit pretty on the second spot with five wins and two losses in seven games.

IPL 2024: VIDEO | Phil Salt's full-stretch dive wins thriller for KKR against RCB by one run

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after his side stole a one-run win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21. Gambhir, after the match, applauded RCB for showing 'great character' in the match which saw multiple twists and turns.

With the win, KKR are now second on the points table with five wins in seven games while RCB sank further with their seventh loss in eight games. Chasing a huge total of 223, RCB were in command with Rajat Patidar (52) and Will Jacks (52) on the crease. Andre Russell and Sunil Narine then turned the game around with two wickets each in one over.

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Dinesh Karthik and Suyash Prabhudesai then took the game till the 19th over, leaving 21 for the last over. RCB spinner Karn Sharma then hit Mitchell Starc, the multi-million KKR bowler, for three sixes. Sharma, however, lost his wicket on the fifth ball of the penultimate over, thanks to a superb return catch by Starc in his follow-through.

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With three needed off the last ball, Lockie Ferguson did his best to steal a second run to take the game into the super over, but KKR keeper Phil Salt dived to collect a 'rubbish' throw and break the stumps to help his team win.

Earlier, the match saw a controversial decision with RCB batter Virat Kohli being given out caught on a waist-high full-toss. The decision was referred to the third umpire who deemed that the ball would have been under the waist had Kohli been standing inside the crease.

The RCB batter was clearly not happy with the decision and had a heated argument with the on-field umpire before going back into the hut. With seven losses and only one win to their name, RCB is now only alive mathematically in the tournament with six more games left for them to play.&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after his side stole a one-run win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after his side stole a one-run win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 21. Gambhir, after the match, applauded RCB for showing 'great character' in the match which saw multiple twists and turns. With the win, KKR are now second on the points table with five wins in seven games while RCB sank further with their seventh loss in eight games. Chasing a huge total of 223, RCB were in command with Rajat Patidar (52) and Will Jacks (52) on the crease. Andre Russell and Sunil Narine then turned the game around with two wickets each in one over. Sport always wins. 🤝#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #KKRvRCB pic.twitter.com/DpKCOfcvqi — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 21, 2024 × Dinesh Karthik and Suyash Prabhudesai then took the game till the 19th over, leaving 21 for the last over. RCB spinner Karn Sharma then hit Mitchell Starc, the multi-million KKR bowler, for three sixes. Sharma, however, lost his wicket on the fifth ball of the penultimate over, thanks to a superb return catch by Starc in his follow-through. Also Read: RR vs MI Match 38 Preview: Mumbai look for crucial win against rolling Royals With three needed off the last ball, Lockie Ferguson did his best to steal a second run to take the game into the super over, but KKR keeper Phil Salt dived to collect a 'rubbish' throw and break the stumps to help his team win. Earlier, the match saw a controversial decision with RCB batter Virat Kohli being given out caught on a waist-high full-toss. The decision was referred to the third umpire who deemed that the ball would have been under the waist had Kohli been standing inside the crease. The RCB batter was clearly not happy with the decision and had a heated argument with the on-field umpire before going back into the hut. With seven losses and only one win to their name, RCB is now only alive mathematically in the tournament with six more games left for them to play.

IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir praises RCB for 'phenomenal display of character' against KKR

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Dinesh Karthik has said that he'll do his best to be in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The comments come on the eve of RCB's match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 20. Karthik has been in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, scoring 226 runs - third most for his side - at an average of 75 and a strike rate of 205.

Speaking of his chances to play the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in June after the IPL, Karthik said: "At this stage in my life, it would be the greatest feeling for me to represent India (at the upcoming T20 World Cup). I'm very, very keen to do so. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India in this T20 World Cup."

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Karthik, however, acknowledged that whatever decision is taken, he'll be content with it.

"I also feel there are three very, very stable, honest people who are at their helm to decide what should be the best Indian team for the World Cup. Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, and Ajit Agarkar. And I'm completely with them. I respect any decision that they take. But all I can say is I'm 100% ready. And you know I'll do everything I can to be on that flight to the World Cup."

Karthik's form although, hasn't been able to save RCB from losing six of the seven matches they have played. His personal performance, nonetheless, have attracted enough attention, including from India skipper Rohit Sharma.

Rohit recently spoke on the Club Prairie Fire podcast and said: "It will be hard to convince MS (Dhoni) although he is coming to the US, to do something else. He is into golf now. DK will be easier to convince I guess."com&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Dinesh Karthik has said that he'll do his best to be in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The comments come on the eve of RCB's match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 20.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Dinesh Karthik has said that he'll do his best to be in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The comments come on the eve of RCB's match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 20. Karthik has been in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, scoring 226 runs - third most for his side - at an average of 75 and a strike rate of 205. Speaking of his chances to play the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in June after the IPL, Karthik said: "At this stage in my life, it would be the greatest feeling for me to represent India (at the upcoming T20 World Cup). I'm very, very keen to do so. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India in this T20 World Cup." Also Read: MS Dhoni creates another record with 9-ball 28 against LSG Karthik, however, acknowledged that whatever decision is taken, he'll be content with it. "I also feel there are three very, very stable, honest people who are at their helm to decide what should be the best Indian team for the World Cup. Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, and Ajit Agarkar. And I'm completely with them. I respect any decision that they take. But all I can say is I'm 100% ready. And you know I'll do everything I can to be on that flight to the World Cup." Karthik's form although, hasn't been able to save RCB from losing six of the seven matches they have played. His personal performance, nonetheless, have attracted enough attention, including from India skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit recently spoke on the Club Prairie Fire podcast and said: "It will be hard to convince MS (Dhoni) although he is coming to the US, to do something else. He is into golf now. DK will be easier to convince I guess."com

IPL 2024: 'I'll do everything...,' RCB's Dinesh Karthik aiming T20 World Cup spot

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar thinks that their batters are ruining the bowlers by posting sky-high totals every time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The comments came as SRH went past 250 on the third occasion this season - posting 266 in 20 overs, this time against Delhi Capitals on April 20.

Bhuvneshwar also acknowledged that this is the first time their batting is clicking nicely and the bowlers are happy to take a back seat.

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"For so many years, this is possibly the first time our batting is clicking so much," Bhuvneshwar said.&nbsp;

"As bowlers, we are happy to take the backseat and let the batters do their work and happy do defend so many runs. Honestly, they are ruining us; if one of the games we score 180-200 mentally, it will be tough for us bowlers to defend those. But great to see the way they are batting," he added.

The bowler also admitted that defending plenty of runs comes with a caveat of going for many runs as well and the franchise accepts that.

"When you are defending those many runs, either of the things happen - you go for plenty of runs or you get teams out within 150. We accept the fact that when you defend so many runs, you can go for plenty of runs," said Bhuvneshwar.

Notably, each time SRH have posted in excess of 250, they have gone for runs too, conceding 246 against Mumbai Indians (target: 278), 262 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (target: 288) and 199 against Delhi Capitals.

Nonetheless, SRH, after win against Delhi, moved to the second spot on the points table with 10 points after five wins and two losses in seven games they have played. DC, meanwhile, continue to languish at seventh place with just three win after eight games. 
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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar thinks that their batters are ruining the bowlers by posting sky-high totals every time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar thinks that their batters are ruining the bowlers by posting sky-high totals every time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The comments came as SRH went past 250 on the third occasion this season - posting 266 in 20 overs, this time against Delhi Capitals on April 20. Bhuvneshwar also acknowledged that this is the first time their batting is clicking nicely and the bowlers are happy to take a back seat. Also Read: 'We thought there...,' DC skipper Rishabh Pant defends decision to bowl first against SRH "For so many years, this is possibly the first time our batting is clicking so much," Bhuvneshwar said. "As bowlers, we are happy to take the backseat and let the batters do their work and happy do defend so many runs. Honestly, they are ruining us; if one of the games we score 180-200 mentally, it will be tough for us bowlers to defend those. But great to see the way they are batting," he added. The bowler also admitted that defending plenty of runs comes with a caveat of going for many runs as well and the franchise accepts that. "When you are defending those many runs, either of the things happen - you go for plenty of runs or you get teams out within 150. We accept the fact that when you defend so many runs, you can go for plenty of runs," said Bhuvneshwar. Notably, each time SRH have posted in excess of 250, they have gone for runs too, conceding 246 against Mumbai Indians (target: 278), 262 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (target: 288) and 199 against Delhi Capitals. Nonetheless, SRH, after win against Delhi, moved to the second spot on the points table with 10 points after five wins and two losses in seven games they have played. DC, meanwhile, continue to languish at seventh place with just three win after eight games.

IPL 2024: 'They are ruining us,' Bhuvneshwar Kumar on SRH batters posting high totals

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant said that he expected the dew to play a role in second innings against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 20. DC had won the toss and elected to bowl first against SRH which went against them as they conceded 266 runs in 20 overs.

"The only thought process behind [electing to bowl at the toss] was we thought there will be a bit of dew, which did not come," Pant said at the post-match presentation.&nbsp;

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"If we could have restricted them to 220-230 we still had a chance. (The ball) stopped more (on the pitch) in the second innings than what we anticipated. But when you have 260-270 to defend, it gives bowlers confidence," he added.

Pant admitted that powerplay was the difference between the two sides. Notably, SRH went on to score the highest ever powerplay score in all T20s - posting 125 for no loss in the first six overs.

"I think powerplay was one of the differences. They got 120-130 runs in the powerplay and we were catching up throughout the match," he acknowledged.

Notably, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma were brutal in the powerplay as they tore apart a bowling attack comprising of Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Head reached his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat&nbsp;few days back.&nbsp;

By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad had also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in the first 36 balls which translate to four balls going either for a four or a six every over.

In reply, DC had a good powerplay too, scoring 88 runs but eventually were bowled out for 199, losing the match by 67 runs.

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant said that he expected the dew to play a role in second innings against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 20.

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant said that he expected the dew to play a role in second innings against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 20. DC had won the toss and elected to bowl first against SRH which went against them as they conceded 266 runs in 20 overs. "The only thought process behind [electing to bowl at the toss] was we thought there will be a bit of dew, which did not come," Pant said at the post-match presentation. Also Read: IPL 2024: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma help SRH post highest ever powerplay score "If we could have restricted them to 220-230 we still had a chance. (The ball) stopped more (on the pitch) in the second innings than what we anticipated. But when you have 260-270 to defend, it gives bowlers confidence," he added. Pant admitted that powerplay was the difference between the two sides. Notably, SRH went on to score the highest ever powerplay score in all T20s - posting 125 for no loss in the first six overs. "I think powerplay was one of the differences. They got 120-130 runs in the powerplay and we were catching up throughout the match," he acknowledged. Notably, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma were brutal in the powerplay as they tore apart a bowling attack comprising of Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Head reached his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat few days back. By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad had also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in the first 36 balls which translate to four balls going either for a four or a six every over. In reply, DC had a good powerplay too, scoring 88 runs but eventually were bowled out for 199, losing the match by 67 runs.

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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) continued their destructive batting spree in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season with highest ever powerplay score in all T20s on April 20. SRH posted 125/0 in the first six overs, taking all Delhi Capitals bowlers to the cleaners.

SRH overtook English country side Nottinghamshire who had posted 106/0 in first six overs against Durham in 2017. The next three scores on the list are Kolkata Knight Riders posting 105/0 in 2017 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, St Kitts and and Nevis Patriots scoring 105 against Barbados Tridents in 2017, and South Africa 102 against West Indies in 2023.&nbsp;

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In the match against DC, SRH opener Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma both were on fire as they tore apart a bowling attack comprising of Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.

Head reached his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat a few days back. Head had hit seven fours and four sixes, one of it came&nbsp;on the last ball of the third over, to reach his fifty.&nbsp;By the time he scored the half century, Abhishek had faced just two balls and sent both of them for a four.

Abhishek then took on Kuldeep in the fifth over of the innings, hitting him for three sixes as he reached 40 off just 10 balls as SRH crossed 100 in the same over.

By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad had also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in first 36 balls which translates to four balls going either for four or&nbsp;six every over.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) continued their destructive batting spree in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season with highest ever powerplay score in all T20s on April 20.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) continued their destructive batting spree in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season with highest ever powerplay score in all T20s on April 20. SRH posted 125/0 in the first six overs, taking all Delhi Capitals bowlers to the cleaners. SRH overtook English country side Nottinghamshire who had posted 106/0 in first six overs against Durham in 2017. The next three scores on the list are Kolkata Knight Riders posting 105/0 in 2017 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, St Kitts and and Nevis Patriots scoring 105 against Barbados Tridents in 2017, and South Africa 102 against West Indies in 2023. Also Read: MS Dhoni creates another record with 9-ball 28 against LSG In the match against DC, SRH opener Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma both were on fire as they tore apart a bowling attack comprising of Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Head reached his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat a few days back. Head had hit seven fours and four sixes, one of it came on the last ball of the third over, to reach his fifty. By the time he scored the half century, Abhishek had faced just two balls and sent both of them for a four. Abhishek then took on Kuldeep in the fifth over of the innings, hitting him for three sixes as he reached 40 off just 10 balls as SRH crossed 100 in the same over. By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad had also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in first 36 balls which translates to four balls going either for four or six every over.

IPL 2024: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma help SRH post highest ever powerplay score

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2024, Highlights: KKR have beaten RCB by one run at the Eden Gardens, condemning the visitors to their seventh defeat of the season. Despite Karn Sharma and Will Jacks' valiant efforts in the end at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: RCB on the brink of another defeat

RCB are on the brink another defeat having lost seven six matches already while KKR are now in the box seat to win the contest.

RCB 192/7 (18)

CRR:&nbsp;10.67&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;15.5

Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 31 runs in 12 balls

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: RCB collapse after Jacks-Patidar partnership with GT on top

At has all gone wrong again for RCB as they collapse after a good partnership between Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar.&nbsp;

RCB 174/6 (15)

CRR:&nbsp;11.6&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;9.8

Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 49 runs in 30 balls

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Patidar, Jacks fall in succession to jolt RCB

Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks have departed in quick succession as KKR return to dominate the contest at Eden Gardens.&nbsp;

RCB 155/6 (13)

CRR:&nbsp;11.92&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;9.71

Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 68 runs in 42 balls

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Patidar, Jacks bring fifties as RCB stay in hunt for win

Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar have brought respective fifties as RCB stay in hunt for the second win of the season.&nbsp;

RCB 138/4 (11.4)

CRR:&nbsp;11.83&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;10.2

Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 85 runs in 50 balls

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Will Jacks leads RCB to 100 in tight contest

Will Jacks has RCB hunting as the match moves into a tight affair with 100 up for RCB. Jacks also has 50 at the Eden Gardens.

RCB 110/2 (9.3)

CRR:&nbsp;11.58&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;10.76

Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 113 runs in 63 balls

RCB: 74/2&nbsp;in 6 overs

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Venky takes a stunner to remove Faf

Venkatesh Iyer picked a stunner to get rid of RCB captain Faf du Plessis off Varun Chakaravarthy on seven, as RCB lost openers inside Powerplay.

RCB: 35/1&nbsp;in 3 overs

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Harshit gets Kohli as RCB star fumes

Virat Kohli got out off a dipping beamer by Harshit Rana as the RCB star fumes while returning to the pavilion. RCB 27/1.

RCB NEED 223 TO WIN!

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: 73 in last five!

Sensational batting this, Ramandeep and Russell have added 73 runs in the last five overs as KKR cross 200.

KKR: 222/6 in 20 overs

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Iyer, Dre Russ key in last five

Rinku has gone but Iyer is still on the crease along with Andre Russell who has been in sublime form this season. Can they take KKR past 200?

KKR: 149/5 in 15 overs

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Rinku, Iyer take charge

Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Rinku Singh have taken the charge of the innings with 29 off 22 already. There's Andre Russell still to come so one might think 200 on cards?

KKR: 126/4 in 12 overs

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: KKR cross 100 before 10

Runs are coming but KKR are losing wickets as well. They have lost four of them but have crossed 100 as well before the halfway mark in the innings.

KKR: 102/4 in 9 overs

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: RCB picks 3 wickets inside PP

Following a brilliant start, KKR lost three wickets inside the PP, including two to Yash Dayal in the sixth over, with their scorecard reading 75/3 in six overs.

Live Score - KKR - 75/3&nbsp;in 6 overs

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: RCB strike gold

Yash Dayal has picked KKR's Sunil Narine on ten, helping RCB getting back into the game. KKR 70/2.

Live Score - KKR - 63/1 in 5 overs

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Siraj removes Salt on 48

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have finally picked a wicket, and that too of dangerous-looking Phil Salt on 48 off 14 balls. KKR 63/1 in 5 overs.&nbsp;

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Narine silent so far

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Toss Update

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and Bengaluru have decided to chase against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Garden.&nbsp;

RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Match Preview

A win would see KKR narrow the gap at the top of the table, while an RCB win would see them keep their narrow hopes of playoff alive.

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KKR vs RCB, IPL 2024, Highlights: KKR have beaten RCB by one run at the Eden Gardens, condemning the visitors to their seventh defeat of the season. Despite Karn Sharma and Will Jacks' valiant efforts in the end at the Eden Gardens.

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2024, Highlights: KKR have beaten RCB by one run at the Eden Gardens, condemning the visitors to their seventh defeat of the season. Despite Karn Sharma and Will Jacks' valiant efforts in the end at the Eden Gardens. RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: RCB on the brink of another defeat RCB are on the brink another defeat having lost seven six matches already while KKR are now in the box seat to win the contest. RCB 192/7 (18) CRR: 10.67 REQ: 15.5 Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 31 runs in 12 balls RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: RCB collapse after Jacks-Patidar partnership with GT on top At has all gone wrong again for RCB as they collapse after a good partnership between Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar. RCB 174/6 (15) CRR: 11.6 REQ: 9.8 Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 49 runs in 30 balls RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Patidar, Jacks fall in succession to jolt RCB Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks have departed in quick succession as KKR return to dominate the contest at Eden Gardens. RCB 155/6 (13) CRR: 11.92 REQ: 9.71 Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 68 runs in 42 balls RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Patidar, Jacks bring fifties as RCB stay in hunt for win Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar have brought respective fifties as RCB stay in hunt for the second win of the season. RCB 138/4 (11.4) CRR: 11.83 REQ: 10.2 Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 85 runs in 50 balls RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Will Jacks leads RCB to 100 in tight contest Will Jacks has RCB hunting as the match moves into a tight affair with 100 up for RCB. Jacks also has 50 at the Eden Gardens. RCB 110/2 (9.3) CRR: 11.58 REQ: 10.76 Royal Challengers Bengaluru need 113 runs in 63 balls RCB: 74/2 in 6 overs RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Venky takes a stunner to remove Faf Venkatesh Iyer picked a stunner to get rid of RCB captain Faf du Plessis off Varun Chakaravarthy on seven, as RCB lost openers inside Powerplay. RCB: 35/1 in 3 overs RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Harshit gets Kohli as RCB star fumes Virat Kohli got out off a dipping beamer by Harshit Rana as the RCB star fumes while returning to the pavilion. RCB 27/1. RCB NEED 223 TO WIN! RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: 73 in last five! Sensational batting this, Ramandeep and Russell have added 73 runs in the last five overs as KKR cross 200. KKR: 222/6 in 20 overs RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Iyer, Dre Russ key in last five Rinku has gone but Iyer is still on the crease along with Andre Russell who has been in sublime form this season. Can they take KKR past 200? KKR: 149/5 in 15 overs RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Rinku, Iyer take charge Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Rinku Singh have taken the charge of the innings with 29 off 22 already. There's Andre Russell still to come so one might think 200 on cards? KKR: 126/4 in 12 overs RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: KKR cross 100 before 10 Runs are coming but KKR are losing wickets as well. They have lost four of them but have crossed 100 as well before the halfway mark in the innings. KKR: 102/4 in 9 overs RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: RCB picks 3 wickets inside PP Following a brilliant start, KKR lost three wickets inside the PP, including two to Yash Dayal in the sixth over, with their scorecard reading 75/3 in six overs. Live Score - KKR - 75/3 in 6 overs RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: RCB strike gold Yash Dayal has picked KKR's Sunil Narine on ten, helping RCB getting back into the game. KKR 70/2. Live Score - KKR - 63/1 in 5 overs RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Siraj removes Salt on 48 The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have finally picked a wicket, and that too of dangerous-looking Phil Salt on 48 off 14 balls. KKR 63/1 in 5 overs. RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Narine silent so far RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Toss Update RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and Bengaluru have decided to chase against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Garden. RCB vs KKR Live Score, Today match: Match Preview A win would see KKR narrow the gap at the top of the table, while an RCB win would see them keep their narrow hopes of playoff alive. Read More

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2024, Highlights: KKR beat RCB by one run in thriller at Eden Gardens

Mumbai Indians (MI) brutally trolled Delhi Capitals (DC) after the latter's loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 20. Notably, SRH posted their third 250+ total of the season - 266/7 - against Delhi after doing it against the MI and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) earlier in the tournament.

After the SRH innings, DC, from its official X social media handle, tagged SRH handle and asked 'what did their batters eat in breakfast?' In reply, MI posted a GIF of a famous catchphrase 'Aa Gaya Swad (Got the taste)' of known stand up comedian Abhishek Upmanyu. Have a look at the post below:

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SRH have won each time after posting a total in excess of 250 this season despite going for runs in the second innings. They conceded 246 against Mumbai Indians (target: 278), 262 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (target: 288) and 199 against Delhi Capitals.

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It all started after their openers posted highest ever powerplay score in all T20s. SRH posted 125/0 in the first six overs, taking all Delhi Capitals bowlers to the cleaners.

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma both were on fire with Head reaching his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat a few days back.

Abhishek then took on Kuldeep in the fifth over of the innings, hitting him for three sixes as he reached 40 off just 10 balls as SRH crossed 100 in the same over.

By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad&nbsp;also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in first 36 balls which translates to four balls going either for four or six every over.

Mumbai Indians (MI) brutally trolled Delhi Capitals (DC) after the latter's loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 20.

Mumbai Indians (MI) brutally trolled Delhi Capitals (DC) after the latter's loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 20. Notably, SRH posted their third 250+ total of the season - 266/7 - against Delhi after doing it against the MI and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) earlier in the tournament. After the SRH innings, DC, from its official X social media handle, tagged SRH handle and asked 'what did their batters eat in breakfast?' In reply, MI posted a GIF of a famous catchphrase 'Aa Gaya Swad (Got the taste)' of known stand up comedian Abhishek Upmanyu. Have a look at the post below: https://t.co/k3JW9ctfgT pic.twitter.com/67AIhagOet — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 20, 2024 × SRH have won each time after posting a total in excess of 250 this season despite going for runs in the second innings. They conceded 246 against Mumbai Indians (target: 278), 262 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (target: 288) and 199 against Delhi Capitals. Also Read: 'They are ruining us,' Bhuvneshwar Kumar on SRH batters posting high totals It all started after their openers posted highest ever powerplay score in all T20s. SRH posted 125/0 in the first six overs, taking all Delhi Capitals bowlers to the cleaners. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma both were on fire with Head reaching his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat a few days back. Abhishek then took on Kuldeep in the fifth over of the innings, hitting him for three sixes as he reached 40 off just 10 balls as SRH crossed 100 in the same over. By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in first 36 balls which translates to four balls going either for four or six every over.

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