IPL 2024: I'm absolutely fine, says LSG centurion Marcus Stoinis despite getting snubbed by Cricket Australia
IPL 2024: I'm absolutely fine, says LSG centurion Marcus Stoinis despite getting snubbed by Cricket Australia
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were seen in top form on Tuesday (April 23) after they chased down 211 runs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The contest played at the MAChidambaram Stadium in Chennai saw Marcus Stoinis overshadow RuturajGaikwad’stonto lead LSG to win. After scoring the unbeaten 124-run knock, Stoinis said he was fine about not getting central contact by Cricket Australia and wants to continue his fine run.
Stoinis fine despite snub
"I'vegot a great relationship with the [Australia] coach [Andrew McDonald],"Stoinis said."Me not getting a contract, Iknew that a while ago.I think itis great to give younger kids a crack and let them take my spot.I'mabsolutely fine with that on the contract list. But on the playing front,obviouslywant to make sure thatI'mthereandthat'salso whyit'sso lucky for us and for me particularly to have this competition [the IPL],that'swhy I love it so much."
The Aussiestar's124-run innings consisted of 13 fours and6sixeswhichhelped his side down CSK for the first time on their home turf.He and Nicholas Pooran (34)were the architects of the win as LSG nowhave momentum ahead of a crucial run-in.
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In another high-scoring affair in IPL 2024, LSG did a league double over CSK despiteGaikwad’sunbeaten 108. Marcus Stoinis, without a central contract with Australia, scored an unbeaten 124 off 63 balls to register a famous win for LSG. The last-over thriller condemned CSK to their first home defeatof the season, leaving the race for playoff spots wide open.ThiswasalsoLSG’ssecond win over CSK in the season, having gotthe better of them in the previous match.
LSGare next in action against Rajasthan Royals (RR) onSaturday (April 27)withthe league leaders in top form.On the flip side, CSK face in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday (April 28) before squaring off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 1 in Chennai.
