<p>In an unfortunate incident, an Indian Premier League (IPL) fan&nbsp;died after being beaten for celebrating the wicket of Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma. The incident happened in Kolhapur district of Indian state of Maharashtra during MI's match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 27. Mumbai had lost the match by 31 runs after failing to chase a record total of 277.</p>

<p>Rohit, who was replaced as MI skipper by Hardik Pandya ahead of the ongoing season, scored 26 off 12 balls during the chase before getting out in the fifth over. The deceased, Bandopant Tibile (63), reported to have celebrated the wicket after which he was attacked by his friend Balawant Jhanjge (50) and his nephew Sagar Jhanjge. Fans have been divided ever since Pandya's appointment as franchise skipper.</p>

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<p>The incident happened in Kolhapur's Karveer tehsil where the victim and the accused were watching the match at a common friend's house in Hanmantwadi village. Tibile was admitted to the hospital after being beaten by a wooden block and succumbed to his injuries on Saturday (Mar 30).</p>

<p>Police, who had arrested the accused on charge&nbsp;of attempt to murder, have now booked both for murder under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the match, SRH took MI bowlers to cleaners as Hyderabad posted IPL's highest total of 277/8. MI although posted 246/5 in 20 overs they ended up losing the game. Skipper Pandya's innings of 24 off 20 balls faced a lot of heat due to slow strike rate in a high-octane chase.</p>

<p>While rest of the MI batters did get starts in the match against SRH, batting still remains&nbsp;a concern for MI. They'll hope to turn it around at their home ground in Wankhede - a batting paradise - when they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 1.</p>


In an unfortunate incident, an Indian Premier League (IPL) fan died after being beaten for celebrating the wicket of Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma. The incident happened in Kolhapur district of Indian state of Maharashtra during MI's match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 27.

In an unfortunate incident, an Indian Premier League (IPL) fan died after being beaten for celebrating the wicket of Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma. The incident happened in Kolhapur district of Indian state of Maharashtra during MI's match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 27. Mumbai had lost the match by 31 runs after failing to chase a record total of 277. Rohit, who was replaced as MI skipper by Hardik Pandya ahead of the ongoing season, scored 26 off 12 balls during the chase before getting out in the fifth over. The deceased, Bandopant Tibile (63), reported to have celebrated the wicket after which he was attacked by his friend Balawant Jhanjge (50) and his nephew Sagar Jhanjge. Fans have been divided ever since Pandya's appointment as franchise skipper. Also Watch: CSK batter MS Dhoni's power hitting in death overs against DC thrills crowd The incident happened in Kolhapur's Karveer tehsil where the victim and the accused were watching the match at a common friend's house in Hanmantwadi village. Tibile was admitted to the hospital after being beaten by a wooden block and succumbed to his injuries on Saturday (Mar 30). Police, who had arrested the accused on charge of attempt to murder, have now booked both for murder under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). As for the match, SRH took MI bowlers to cleaners as Hyderabad posted IPL's highest total of 277/8. MI although posted 246/5 in 20 overs they ended up losing the game. Skipper Pandya's innings of 24 off 20 balls faced a lot of heat due to slow strike rate in a high-octane chase. While rest of the MI batters did get starts in the match against SRH, batting still remains a concern for MI. They'll hope to turn it around at their home ground in Wankhede - a batting paradise - when they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 1.

IPL 2024: Fan dies after being beaten for celebrating Rohit Sharma's wicket during MI vs SRH game

<p>Contrary to earlier reports of cricket fans facing action, including an arrest if found guilty of booing any player, mainly targeting Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya, the latest reports&nbsp;state no action will be taken against anyone, provided the fans are following the BCCI's protocols, the sources close to MCA revealed.</p>

<p>MI Captain Pandya has been subjected to abuse and trolling by fans in attendance during two contested matches this season, leading to reports of the franchise or the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) taking necessary actions to prevent it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the source said the state association will follow the BCCI’s protocols only, sidelining any reports of potential arrest for booing Pandya or any player.</p>

<p>“No instructions given for this specific game. There have been set guidelines issued by BCCI on spectators’ behaviour in the stadium over the years, and that is the process that we have followed, and we continue to follow the same for all games, whether IPL or domestic cricket,” the source close to the information said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With Mumbai Indians ready to host Rajasthan Royals in their first home game this season under a new captain on Monday (April 1), all eyes will be on Pandya, who took over the reins from Rohit Sharma ahead of this season.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the first-of-its-kind trade at this level, MI sold Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to make space for Pandya’s return, who, until last year, was leading Gujarat Titans. Having led the franchise to its maiden title in the first season, Pandya guided the team to the finals in the next one, only to lose to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings.</p>

<p>With reports of Pandya wanting a return to MI but at one condition that he wishes to be their captain, the franchise took a brave call of going ahead with it. They appointed Pandya as their new captain ahead of IPL 2024, removing Rohit from the position, which irked the MI fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, ignoring Jasprit Bumrah (Team India’s vice-captain in T20Is) and Suryakumar Yadav for that position added fuel to&nbsp;fire.</p>

<h2>MI continues to struggle in IPL 2024</h2>

<p>Under Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians are yet to win a game this season. After going down against&nbsp;Gujarat Titans in their season opener by just six runs, Mumbai almost pulled off the highest-successful run-chase in all T20s against SunRisers Hyderabad but lost by 31 runs.</p>

<p>Although they have shown promise, given their talent, MI will need to break the ice and get going in IPL 2024.&nbsp;</p>


Contrary to earlier reports of cricket fans facing action, including an arrest if found guilty of booing any player, mainly targeting Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya, the latest reports state no action will be taken against anyone, provided the fans are following the BCCI's protocols, the sources close to MCA revealed.

Contrary to earlier reports of cricket fans facing action, including an arrest if found guilty of booing any player, mainly targeting Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya, the latest reports state no action will be taken against anyone, provided the fans are following the BCCI's protocols, the sources close to MCA revealed. MI Captain Pandya has been subjected to abuse and trolling by fans in attendance during two contested matches this season, leading to reports of the franchise or the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) taking necessary actions to prevent it. However, the source said the state association will follow the BCCI’s protocols only, sidelining any reports of potential arrest for booing Pandya or any player. “No instructions given for this specific game. There have been set guidelines issued by BCCI on spectators’ behaviour in the stadium over the years, and that is the process that we have followed, and we continue to follow the same for all games, whether IPL or domestic cricket,” the source close to the information said. ALSO READ: PCB reappoints Babar Azam as Pakistan’s white-ball captain With Mumbai Indians ready to host Rajasthan Royals in their first home game this season under a new captain on Monday (April 1), all eyes will be on Pandya, who took over the reins from Rohit Sharma ahead of this season. 𝕂𝕌ℕ𝔾 𝔽𝕌 ℙ𝔸ℕ𝔻𝕐𝔸 ➡️ Coming 🔜 to Wankhede on April 1 🏚️🥋#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/feZtDYIGCs — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 30, 2024 × In the first-of-its-kind trade at this level, MI sold Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to make space for Pandya’s return, who, until last year, was leading Gujarat Titans. Having led the franchise to its maiden title in the first season, Pandya guided the team to the finals in the next one, only to lose to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings. With reports of Pandya wanting a return to MI but at one condition that he wishes to be their captain, the franchise took a brave call of going ahead with it. They appointed Pandya as their new captain ahead of IPL 2024, removing Rohit from the position, which irked the MI fans. Moreover, ignoring Jasprit Bumrah (Team India’s vice-captain in T20Is) and Suryakumar Yadav for that position added fuel to fire. MI continues to struggle in IPL 2024 Under Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians are yet to win a game this season. After going down against Gujarat Titans in their season opener by just six runs, Mumbai almost pulled off the highest-successful run-chase in all T20s against SunRisers Hyderabad but lost by 31 runs. Although they have shown promise, given their talent, MI will need to break the ice and get going in IPL 2024.

IPL 2024: Fans to not face any action during MI vs RR game at Wankhede – Sources

<p>Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Ashwin has lambasted the fans for booing Mumbai Indians' newly-appointed skipper Hardik Pandya. Notably, the fans in the stadium have been ruthless to Pandya after he replaced Rohit as Mumbai skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. MI have played their two games in Ahmedabad &amp; Hyderabad and fans at both places have booed Pandya mercilessly.</p>

<p>“Have you seen this happen in any other country? Have you seen Joe Root and Zak Crawley fans fight? Or have you seen Joe Root and Jos Buttler fans fight? It’s crazy. Have you seen Steve Smith and Pat Cummins fans fight in Australia?” said Ashwin while criticising the incidents.</p>

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<p>“I’ve said this many times. This is cricket. This is a cinema culture. I know there are things like marketing, positioning and branding. I don’t deny it. I don’t believe in all this on my side but it’s not wrong to indulge either,” he said.</p>

<p>“Fan wars should never go in this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent- our country. So then what warrants a cricketer getting booed? “I don’t understand. If you don’t like a player and boo a player, why should a team come out to issue a clarification? We act like this has not happened before,” Ashwin added.</p>

<p>Mumbai, meanwhile, haven't gotten an ideal start of the season. They have lost both their games so far, that is, against Gujarat Titans and SunRisers Hyderabad.</p>

<p>Against Gujarat, Pandya's previous team, Mumbai failed to chase a modest total of 169 runs while against SRH they fell short of 31 runs in a record chase of 278. Pandya was criticised heavily for scoring 24 off 20 balls against SRH.</p>

<p>Mumbai next play against Rajasthan Royals on April 1 at their home ground Mumbai.</p>


Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Ashwin has lambasted the fans for booing Mumbai Indians' newly-appointed skipper Hardik Pandya. Notably, the fans in the stadium have been ruthless to Pandya after he replaced Rohit as Mumbai skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Ashwin has lambasted the fans for booing Mumbai Indians' newly-appointed skipper Hardik Pandya. Notably, the fans in the stadium have been ruthless to Pandya after he replaced Rohit as Mumbai skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. MI have played their two games in Ahmedabad & Hyderabad and fans at both places have booed Pandya mercilessly. “Have you seen this happen in any other country? Have you seen Joe Root and Zak Crawley fans fight? Or have you seen Joe Root and Jos Buttler fans fight? It’s crazy. Have you seen Steve Smith and Pat Cummins fans fight in Australia?” said Ashwin while criticising the incidents. Also Read: IPL 2024: KKR's Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 or more T20s. Check full list inside “I’ve said this many times. This is cricket. This is a cinema culture. I know there are things like marketing, positioning and branding. I don’t deny it. I don’t believe in all this on my side but it’s not wrong to indulge either,” he said. “Fan wars should never go in this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent- our country. So then what warrants a cricketer getting booed? “I don’t understand. If you don’t like a player and boo a player, why should a team come out to issue a clarification? We act like this has not happened before,” Ashwin added. Mumbai, meanwhile, haven't gotten an ideal start of the season. They have lost both their games so far, that is, against Gujarat Titans and SunRisers Hyderabad. Against Gujarat, Pandya's previous team, Mumbai failed to chase a modest total of 169 runs while against SRH they fell short of 31 runs in a record chase of 278. Pandya was criticised heavily for scoring 24 off 20 balls against SRH. Mumbai next play against Rajasthan Royals on April 1 at their home ground Mumbai.

IPL 2024: Ravi Ashwin lambasts fans for booing Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya

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<p>Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has backed his bowlers following the mauling they suffered at the hands of SunRisers Hyderabad in an away clash on Wednesday (Mar 28).</p>

<p>SRH slammed the highest innings total in IPL history – 277/3, with three of their batters completing fifties in the blink of a second.</p>

<p>However, Australia legend Steve Smith was perplexed over Pandya’s decision to hold back Jasprit Bumrah during the initial overs when SRH batters were going bonkers.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians bowlers had a night to forget against SRH, with none other than Bumrah able to restrict the host from thrashing everyone in this marquee clash. While the debutant Kwena Maphaka conceded 66 runs from four overs – most by an overseas bowler in his first IPL game, the spin duo of Shams Mulani and Piyush Chawla leaked 67 runs in four overs combined. Seamer Gerald Coetzee went for 57 runs but picked one wicket of Travis Head on 62 off 24 balls.</p>

<p>However, Pandya, who also conceded over 10 runs per over, going for 46 off his four, admitted the night was tough for bowlers but hailed the batting display on offer by SRH.</p>

<p>He said no matter what, scoring 277 in a T20 game is some effort and should be complemented.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The skipper also backed his bowlers to come good in games to come, admitting the attack was new and that he liked what he saw.</p>

<p>“The wicket was good. I think SRH batted really, really well. It was tough for the bowlers. 277, no matter how good or bad you bowl, if the opposition gets 277 that means they batted very well. We tried as a bowling unit, but couldn't get the breakthroughs. We could have tried a few things, but we have a young bowling attack. I liked what I saw,” Pandya said after MI’s 31-run defeat in Hyderabad.</p>

<h2>Pandya’s captaincy baffles Smith</h2>

<p>Speaking on Star Sports during SRH’s innings, Smith pointed out Pandya’s mistake, saying that not bringing on their best bowler while Head and Abhishek Sharma were tearing down the MI attack drifted the game away from Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith said had he been at Pandya’s place, he wouldn’t have waited for the death overs for Bumrah to come and restrict the run flow and instead have brought him earlier to put a full stop on run leakage and pick a wicket.</p>

<p>“I think they missed a trick in bringing Bumrah back in the 13th over. When the ball’s going around like that, you've just got to bring your best bowler back earlier than you would've liked. It's just about adapting on the go. I would've bowled Bumrah out by the 15-16th over to try to get some wickets,” Smith said on Star.&nbsp;</p>


Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has backed his bowlers following the mauling they suffered at the hands of SunRisers Hyderabad in an away clash on Wednesday (Mar 28).

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has backed his bowlers following the mauling they suffered at the hands of SunRisers Hyderabad in an away clash on Wednesday (Mar 28). SRH slammed the highest innings total in IPL history – 277/3, with three of their batters completing fifties in the blink of a second. However, Australia legend Steve Smith was perplexed over Pandya’s decision to hold back Jasprit Bumrah during the initial overs when SRH batters were going bonkers. Mumbai Indians bowlers had a night to forget against SRH, with none other than Bumrah able to restrict the host from thrashing everyone in this marquee clash. While the debutant Kwena Maphaka conceded 66 runs from four overs – most by an overseas bowler in his first IPL game, the spin duo of Shams Mulani and Piyush Chawla leaked 67 runs in four overs combined. Seamer Gerald Coetzee went for 57 runs but picked one wicket of Travis Head on 62 off 24 balls. However, Pandya, who also conceded over 10 runs per over, going for 46 off his four, admitted the night was tough for bowlers but hailed the batting display on offer by SRH. He said no matter what, scoring 277 in a T20 game is some effort and should be complemented. ALSO READ: IPL 2024, Match 9, Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals: Match preview and result prediction The skipper also backed his bowlers to come good in games to come, admitting the attack was new and that he liked what he saw. “The wicket was good. I think SRH batted really, really well. It was tough for the bowlers. 277, no matter how good or bad you bowl, if the opposition gets 277 that means they batted very well. We tried as a bowling unit, but couldn't get the breakthroughs. We could have tried a few things, but we have a young bowling attack. I liked what I saw,” Pandya said after MI’s 31-run defeat in Hyderabad. Pandya’s captaincy baffles Smith Speaking on Star Sports during SRH’s innings, Smith pointed out Pandya’s mistake, saying that not bringing on their best bowler while Head and Abhishek Sharma were tearing down the MI attack drifted the game away from Mumbai. Smith said had he been at Pandya’s place, he wouldn’t have waited for the death overs for Bumrah to come and restrict the run flow and instead have brought him earlier to put a full stop on run leakage and pick a wicket. “I think they missed a trick in bringing Bumrah back in the 13th over. When the ball’s going around like that, you've just got to bring your best bowler back earlier than you would've liked. It's just about adapting on the go. I would've bowled Bumrah out by the 15-16th over to try to get some wickets,” Smith said on Star.

IPL 2024: Pandya backs bowlers after SRH mauling but Steve Smith ‘perplexed’ over Bumrah’s use in middle overs

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<p>Mumbai Indians chased valiantly but fell short of 31 runs to lose the high-scoring contest against SunRisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday (Mar 27) evening where over 500 runs were scored in total. Set a record target of 278, the asking run rate from the start was above 13 which proved a little too much for the Mumbai side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The match was over in the first half but the likes of Tilak Verma, Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir ensured that the five-time IPL champions did not go down tamely. The former MI captain started off in a brisk manner, pulling anything delivered in his arc over the square leg region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Ishan Kishan was the first to depart as Shahbaz Ahmed sent him back to the pavilion after the left-hander had scored 34 in only 12 deliveries. Rohit was the next to follow as SRH skipper Pat Cummins made the Indian batter miscue one, straight down the throat of Aiden Markram at long leg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Varma (64) showed once again why he deserved to be in the MI lineup but ran out of steam at the back end as the run rate continued to creep up. Hardik Pandya and Tim David did hit some lusty blows but the likes of Jaydev Unadkat and Bhuvneshwar Kmaur ensured that SRH kept a lid on the scoring.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-srh-smash-league-record-for-highest-team-score-in-hyderabad-humiliate-mi-bowlers-to-score-2773-704946" target="_blank"><strong>Also read | IPL 2024: SRH smash league record for highest team score in Hyderabad, humiliate MI bowlers to score 277/3</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>SRH's marauding batting</strong></h2>

<p>Put into bat first by the opposition captain, SRH batters came out with the sole objective of thumping everything out of the park. Playing his debut match for SRH, Travis Head set the mood of the evening by carting and smashing MI bowlers for fun.</p>

<p>South Africa's 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka was the first to be on the receiving end of Head's wrath as the Australian smashed him for 22 runs in one over. The U-19 World Cup star had a taste of the big leagues and would have certainly learned that the gap between the rookie and the professional league was gargantuan.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Head didn't stop his onslaught and went after Gerald Coetzee as well as Piyush Chawla. The Australian smashed the fastest fifty for the franchise before Abhishek Sharma broke the record 20 minutes later.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-look-at-the-balls-condition-fans-erupt-as-srh-batters-go-berserk-against-mi-704931" target="_blank"><strong>Also read | IPL 2024: ‘Look at the ball’s condition’ - Fans erupt as SRH batters go berserk against MI</strong></a></p>

<p>Middle-order star Heinrich Klaasen continued the onslaught and smashed 80 off 34 balls to help set a&nbsp;record target. He was ably supported by Aiden Markram who finished with 42 off 28 balls - having the lowest strike rate (150) off all the batters.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jasprit Bumrah was the lone bright spot in the sorry-looking MI bowling card. The Indian pacer was the only bowler to have an economy rate in single digits and ensured that SRH did not touch the 300-run mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Highest team totals in the IPL:</strong></p>

<p>277/3 - SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024</p>

<p>263/5 - RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013</p>

<p>257/5 - LSG vs PBKS, Mohali, 2023</p>

<p>248/3 - RCB vs GL, Bengaluru, 2016<br />
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246/5 - MI vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2024</p>

<p>246/5 - CSK vs RR, Chennai, 2010</p>


Mumbai Indians chased valiantly but fell short of 31 runs to lose the high-scoring contest against SunRisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday (Mar 27) evening where over 500 runs were scored in total.

Mumbai Indians chased valiantly but fell short of 31 runs to lose the high-scoring contest against SunRisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday (Mar 27) evening where over 500 runs were scored in total. Set a record target of 278, the asking run rate from the start was above 13 which proved a little too much for the Mumbai side. The match was over in the first half but the likes of Tilak Verma, Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir ensured that the five-time IPL champions did not go down tamely. The former MI captain started off in a brisk manner, pulling anything delivered in his arc over the square leg region. However, Ishan Kishan was the first to depart as Shahbaz Ahmed sent him back to the pavilion after the left-hander had scored 34 in only 12 deliveries. Rohit was the next to follow as SRH skipper Pat Cummins made the Indian batter miscue one, straight down the throat of Aiden Markram at long leg. Varma (64) showed once again why he deserved to be in the MI lineup but ran out of steam at the back end as the run rate continued to creep up. Hardik Pandya and Tim David did hit some lusty blows but the likes of Jaydev Unadkat and Bhuvneshwar Kmaur ensured that SRH kept a lid on the scoring. Also read | IPL 2024: SRH smash league record for highest team score in Hyderabad, humiliate MI bowlers to score 277/3 SRH's marauding batting Put into bat first by the opposition captain, SRH batters came out with the sole objective of thumping everything out of the park. Playing his debut match for SRH, Travis Head set the mood of the evening by carting and smashing MI bowlers for fun. South Africa's 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka was the first to be on the receiving end of Head's wrath as the Australian smashed him for 22 runs in one over. The U-19 World Cup star had a taste of the big leagues and would have certainly learned that the gap between the rookie and the professional league was gargantuan. Head didn't stop his onslaught and went after Gerald Coetzee as well as Piyush Chawla. The Australian smashed the fastest fifty for the franchise before Abhishek Sharma broke the record 20 minutes later. Also read | IPL 2024: ‘Look at the ball’s condition’ - Fans erupt as SRH batters go berserk against MI Middle-order star Heinrich Klaasen continued the onslaught and smashed 80 off 34 balls to help set a record target. He was ably supported by Aiden Markram who finished with 42 off 28 balls - having the lowest strike rate (150) off all the batters. Jasprit Bumrah was the lone bright spot in the sorry-looking MI bowling card. The Indian pacer was the only bowler to have an economy rate in single digits and ensured that SRH did not touch the 300-run mark. Highest team totals in the IPL: 277/3 - SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024 263/5 - RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013 257/5 - LSG vs PBKS, Mohali, 2023 248/3 - RCB vs GL, Bengaluru, 2016 246/5 - MI vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2024 246/5 - CSK vs RR, Chennai, 2010

IPL 2024: SRH clinch victory against MI after putting up highest team total in tournament history

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<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen has revealed that Mumbai Indians committed a major blunder by not employing their strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the first six overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH put up the highest team total in IPL history by scoring 277/3 in the stipulated 20 overs against an insipid Mumbai Indians bowling unit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They didn't bowl their best bowler in the powerplay... that was our plan. They missed a trick up front. We've got incredible strikers up front in our batting line-up. They just set the tempo, so our work was basically done," Klaasen told the host broadcaster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah only bowled one over in the powerplay and was only brought into action after the 12th over. However, by then, the SRH batters had got their eyes in and taken the game away from the grasp of MI.</p>

<p>Australia's Travis Head, playing his first game for SRH, scored the fastest fifty for the franchise before the record was broken by youngster Abhishek Sharma 20 minutes later. Klaasen and Aiden Markram applied the finishing touches.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-captain-cant-go-at-120-irfan-slams-hardik-pandya-for-his-rusty-knock-in-srh-vs-mi-high-scorer-705079" target="_blank"><strong>Also read | IPL 2024: 'Captain can't go at 120' - Irfan slams Hardik Pandya for his rusty knock in SRH vs MI high-scorer</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Pundits criticise Pandya</strong></h2>

<p>Cricketer-turned-pundit Irfan Pathan also criticised Pandya for his bowling choices and echoed the sentiment shared by Klaasen.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The captaincy of Hardik Pandya has been ordinary to say the least. Keeping Bumrah away for too long when the carnage was on was beyond my understanding." Irfan Pathan wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).</p>

<p>Former Australian speedster Bret Lee also criticised Mumbai Indians for getting Bumrah's entry point wrong.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I think Mumbai Indians got their bowling wrong... Jasprit Bumrah should have bowled the first over. In the last two games when Jasprit Bumrah has come onto bowl, they've been none for 42 and today, they were none for 42 again when he came onto bowl," said Lee.</p>

<p>In the two matches MI have played so far, skipper Pandya has preferred to give himself the new ball instead of Bumrah. However, he has&nbsp;failed to deliver his best, picking only one wicket while conceding 76 runs with an economy rate of 10.85 in seven overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen has revealed that Mumbai Indians committed a major blunder by not employing their strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the first six overs.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen has revealed that Mumbai Indians committed a major blunder by not employing their strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the first six overs. SRH put up the highest team total in IPL history by scoring 277/3 in the stipulated 20 overs against an insipid Mumbai Indians bowling unit. "They didn't bowl their best bowler in the powerplay... that was our plan. They missed a trick up front. We've got incredible strikers up front in our batting line-up. They just set the tempo, so our work was basically done," Klaasen told the host broadcaster. Bumrah only bowled one over in the powerplay and was only brought into action after the 12th over. However, by then, the SRH batters had got their eyes in and taken the game away from the grasp of MI. Australia's Travis Head, playing his first game for SRH, scored the fastest fifty for the franchise before the record was broken by youngster Abhishek Sharma 20 minutes later. Klaasen and Aiden Markram applied the finishing touches. Also read | IPL 2024: 'Captain can't go at 120' - Irfan slams Hardik Pandya for his rusty knock in SRH vs MI high-scorer Pundits criticise Pandya Cricketer-turned-pundit Irfan Pathan also criticised Pandya for his bowling choices and echoed the sentiment shared by Klaasen. "The captaincy of Hardik Pandya has been ordinary to say the least. Keeping Bumrah away for too long when the carnage was on was beyond my understanding." Irfan Pathan wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). Former Australian speedster Bret Lee also criticised Mumbai Indians for getting Bumrah's entry point wrong. “I think Mumbai Indians got their bowling wrong... Jasprit Bumrah should have bowled the first over. In the last two games when Jasprit Bumrah has come onto bowl, they've been none for 42 and today, they were none for 42 again when he came onto bowl," said Lee. In the two matches MI have played so far, skipper Pandya has preferred to give himself the new ball instead of Bumrah. However, he has failed to deliver his best, picking only one wicket while conceding 76 runs with an economy rate of 10.85 in seven overs. (With inputs from agencies)

'They missed a trick': SRH batter Heinrich Klaasen on MI's blunder that changed outcome of the match

<p><strong>MI Complete Full Updated Squad 2024:</strong> Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League with five titles to their name - the joint most along with Chennai Super Kings. MI, who played in the IPL since its inaugural season in 2008, is one of the 10 teams taking part in the IPL 2024 Auction.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians have retained 17 players ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction. They bought eight player at the auction and their most expensive buy was South Africa's Gerald Coetzee. They also bought four players for their base price of INR 20 Lakh and have INR 1.05 crore left in their bank with full strength squad at 25 members.</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about MI's IPL Squad.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>MI IPL Auction 2024 Buys</strong></h2>

<p>Here's the full list of players bought by MI in the IPL Auction 2024:</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians buy South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee for <strong>INR 5 crore (around $620,000).</strong></p>

<p>Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka bought by Mumbai Indians for <strong>INR 4.60 crore.</strong></p>

<p>Uncapped India spinner Shreyas Gopal bought by Mumbai Indians for <strong>INR 20 Lakh.</strong></p>

<p>Sri Lankan Nuwan Thushara bought by Mumbai Indians for <strong>INR 4.8 crore.</strong></p>

<p>Uncapped Naman Dhir sold to Mumbai Indians for <strong>INR 20 Lakh.</strong></p>

<p>Uncapped Anshul Kamboj sold to Mumbai Indians for <strong>INR 20 Lakh.</strong></p>

<p>Afghan all-rounder Mohammed Nabi bought by Mumbai Indians for INR <strong>1.5 crore.</strong></p>

<p>Uncapped Shivalik Sharma bought by Mumbai Indians for INR <strong>20 lakh.</strong></p>

<p>Mumbai Indians have remaining purse of INR 1.05&nbsp;crore with no slot&nbsp;to fill.</p>

<h2><strong>MI IPL Auction 2024</strong>&nbsp;Retained Players</h2>

<p>Here's the full list of players retained by MI:</p>

<p>Akash Madhwal, Arjun &nbsp;Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (Traded), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod</p>

<h2><strong>Mumbai Indians full squad for IPL 2024</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Here's the full squad for MI for IPL&nbsp;2024: </strong>Hardik Pandya (captain),&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd (from LSG),&nbsp;Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara , Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma</p>

<h2>Mumbai Indians Injured Players</h2>

<p>Suryakumar Yadav,&nbsp;Dilshan Madushanka,&nbsp;Gerald Coetzee</p>

<h2>Mumbai Indians Replacement Players</h2>

<p>Luke Wood in place of&nbsp;Jason Behrendorff</p>

<h2>Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI</h2>

<p>Hardik Pandya (captain),&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David,&nbsp;Dewald Brevis, Jasprit Bumrah,&nbsp;Akash Madhwal,&nbsp;Nehal Wadhera,&nbsp;Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood</p>


MI Complete Full Updated Squad 2024: Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League with five titles to their name - the joint most along with Chennai Super Kings.

MI Complete Full Updated Squad 2024: Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League with five titles to their name - the joint most along with Chennai Super Kings. MI, who played in the IPL since its inaugural season in 2008, is one of the 10 teams taking part in the IPL 2024 Auction. Mumbai Indians have retained 17 players ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction. They bought eight player at the auction and their most expensive buy was South Africa's Gerald Coetzee. They also bought four players for their base price of INR 20 Lakh and have INR 1.05 crore left in their bank with full strength squad at 25 members. Here's everything you need to know about MI's IPL Squad. MI IPL Auction 2024 Buys Here's the full list of players bought by MI in the IPL Auction 2024: Mumbai Indians buy South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee for INR 5 crore (around $620,000). Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 4.60 crore. Uncapped India spinner Shreyas Gopal bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 20 Lakh. Sri Lankan Nuwan Thushara bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 4.8 crore. Uncapped Naman Dhir sold to Mumbai Indians for INR 20 Lakh. Uncapped Anshul Kamboj sold to Mumbai Indians for INR 20 Lakh. Afghan all-rounder Mohammed Nabi bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 1.5 crore. Uncapped Shivalik Sharma bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 20 lakh. Mumbai Indians have remaining purse of INR 1.05 crore with no slot to fill. MI IPL Auction 2024 Retained Players Here's the full list of players retained by MI: Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (Traded), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod Mumbai Indians full squad for IPL 2024 Here's the full squad for MI for IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya (captain), Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd (from LSG), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara , Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma Mumbai Indians Injured Players Suryakumar Yadav, Dilshan Madushanka, Gerald Coetzee Mumbai Indians Replacement Players Luke Wood in place of Jason Behrendorff Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI Hardik Pandya (captain), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Dewald Brevis, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, Nehal Wadhera, Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood

MI 2024 Full updated squad: Mumbai Indians probable playing XI, ruled out & replacement, captain, schedule

<p>Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya needs to bat up the order in IPL 2024. Ahead of MI's second game, where they lock horns with Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad on Wednesday (March 27), Kumble shared some advice for Hardik and stated that the all-rounder should come up the order. The new MI captain was criticised for promoting Tim David to face Rashid Khan in the end overs of Mumbai's unsuccessful 169-run chase versus Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday (March 24), in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>Ahead of MI's crucial game versus SRH, Kumble opined that Hardik needs to come up the batting order and also hoped for Mumbai to learn from their mistakes. Talking on Jio Cinema, he said, "Mumbai Indians were in a great position in their first game when they needed 43 off the last 5 overs with 7 wickets in hand. They let the chase too deep. Hardik Pandya needs to come up the batting order. In T20 cricket, when you are chasing, you are looking at 19 overs and not 20. MI would be learning from the mistakes that they committed in the last game."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-watch-csks-ms-dhoni-takes-incredible-full-stretch-catch-vs-gt-to-send-crowd-into-frenzy-704694">IPL 2024: WATCH | CSK's MS Dhoni takes incredible full-stretch catch vs GT to send crowd into frenzy</a></strong></p>

<p>Recalling MI's chase versus GT in their season-opener, Mumbai were well-placed at 130-4 in 16 overs and needed just 39 off the last 24 balls. However, they bottled the run-chase with Hardik demoting himself and sending David ahead despite an over in hand for Rashid. As a result, the Afghan star put a brake on the scoring rate and Mohit Sharma and Umesh Yadav's death-bowling ensured Shubman Gill-led GT won by six runs. Rashid ended with 4-0-23-0 whereas Mohit returned with 4-0-32-2 and Umesh defended 13 off the last over, removing Hardik despite being hit for two boundaries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MI would like to get past their winless start and get off the mark when they face SRH. Cummins &amp; Co, on the other hand, are coming into this clash on the back of a narrow four-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in Kolkata, in a high-scoring thriller.</p>


Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya needs to bat up the order in IPL 2024. Ahead of MI's second game, where they lock horns with Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad on Wednesday (March 27), Kumble shared some advice for Hardik and stated that the all-rounder should come up the order.

Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya needs to bat up the order in IPL 2024. Ahead of MI's second game, where they lock horns with Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad on Wednesday (March 27), Kumble shared some advice for Hardik and stated that the all-rounder should come up the order. The new MI captain was criticised for promoting Tim David to face Rashid Khan in the end overs of Mumbai's unsuccessful 169-run chase versus Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday (March 24), in Ahmedabad. Ahead of MI's crucial game versus SRH, Kumble opined that Hardik needs to come up the batting order and also hoped for Mumbai to learn from their mistakes. Talking on Jio Cinema, he said, "Mumbai Indians were in a great position in their first game when they needed 43 off the last 5 overs with 7 wickets in hand. They let the chase too deep. Hardik Pandya needs to come up the batting order. In T20 cricket, when you are chasing, you are looking at 19 overs and not 20. MI would be learning from the mistakes that they committed in the last game." Also read: IPL 2024: WATCH | CSK's MS Dhoni takes incredible full-stretch catch vs GT to send crowd into frenzy Recalling MI's chase versus GT in their season-opener, Mumbai were well-placed at 130-4 in 16 overs and needed just 39 off the last 24 balls. However, they bottled the run-chase with Hardik demoting himself and sending David ahead despite an over in hand for Rashid. As a result, the Afghan star put a brake on the scoring rate and Mohit Sharma and Umesh Yadav's death-bowling ensured Shubman Gill-led GT won by six runs. Rashid ended with 4-0-23-0 whereas Mohit returned with 4-0-32-2 and Umesh defended 13 off the last over, removing Hardik despite being hit for two boundaries. MI would like to get past their winless start and get off the mark when they face SRH. Cummins & Co, on the other hand, are coming into this clash on the back of a narrow four-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in Kolkata, in a high-scoring thriller.

IPL 2024: 'He needs to bat higher' - Anil Kumble's advice to MI skipper Hardik Pandya ahead of SRH tie

<p>Mumbai Indians (MI) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday (Mar 27). Both teams are winless after facing narrow defeats in their first matches and will be looking to get some points on the table. SRH lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their first match by just four runs in a high-scoring thriller, while MI lost to Gujarat Titans by six runs.</p>

<p>Playing under new captains, both SRH and MI would be itching to leave the loss behind and get their campaigns on track. The hot contests to watch out for in the match are SRH skipper and bowler Pat Cummins going up against MI's Rohit Sharma, as well as MI bowler Jasprit Bumrah pitching to SRH hitter Heinrich Klassen.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-watch-csks-samir-rizvi-hits-gt-spinner-rashid-khan-for-first-ball-six-coach-calls-it-crazy-704654">WATCH | CSK's Samir Rizvi hits GT spinner Rashid Khan for first-ball six</a></p>

<p>While Bumrah produced a magical spell of 3/14 in four overs in MI's first match, Klassen almost took his team home in the chase of 209 by scoring 29-ball 63. As for Cummins, who ended with the figures of 1/32 in the first match, stopping Rohit is going to be the key at the top. Notably, Rohit had provided a good start to MI in their first match, scoring 29-ball 43 in a chase of 169.</p>

<p>Other key players likely to grab the limelight are SRH's Aiden Markram, who scored a poor 13-ball 18 in the opening match against KKR but boasts a good record in the T20 format. Markram most recently led his side to consecutive titles in SA 20 but hasn't been able to perform well for SRH so far.</p>

<p>As for MI, skipper Hardik Pandya will again be in&nbsp;focus for his captaincy and performance. Notably, Pandya faced a bit of criticism for tactical errors in the first match against Gujarat. Another challenge for MI is the availability of star batter Suryakumar Yadav who is still recovering from surgery.</p>


Mumbai Indians (MI) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday (Mar 27). Both teams are winless after facing narrow defeats in their first matches and will be looking to get some points on the table.

Mumbai Indians (MI) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday (Mar 27). Both teams are winless after facing narrow defeats in their first matches and will be looking to get some points on the table. SRH lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their first match by just four runs in a high-scoring thriller, while MI lost to Gujarat Titans by six runs. Playing under new captains, both SRH and MI would be itching to leave the loss behind and get their campaigns on track. The hot contests to watch out for in the match are SRH skipper and bowler Pat Cummins going up against MI's Rohit Sharma, as well as MI bowler Jasprit Bumrah pitching to SRH hitter Heinrich Klassen. Also Read: WATCH | CSK's Samir Rizvi hits GT spinner Rashid Khan for first-ball six While Bumrah produced a magical spell of 3/14 in four overs in MI's first match, Klassen almost took his team home in the chase of 209 by scoring 29-ball 63. As for Cummins, who ended with the figures of 1/32 in the first match, stopping Rohit is going to be the key at the top. Notably, Rohit had provided a good start to MI in their first match, scoring 29-ball 43 in a chase of 169. Other key players likely to grab the limelight are SRH's Aiden Markram, who scored a poor 13-ball 18 in the opening match against KKR but boasts a good record in the T20 format. Markram most recently led his side to consecutive titles in SA 20 but hasn't been able to perform well for SRH so far. As for MI, skipper Hardik Pandya will again be in focus for his captaincy and performance. Notably, Pandya faced a bit of criticism for tactical errors in the first match against Gujarat. Another challenge for MI is the availability of star batter Suryakumar Yadav who is still recovering from surgery.

IPL 2024, Match Preview: SRH, MI look to register first wins in Wednesday's clash

<p>On an already record-breaking night at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, records were smashed left, right and center as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma ran riot with the bat. Playing in their first home match of the season, Sunrisers Hyderabad had an evening to remember as their star batters stole the spotlight in Rohit Sharma’s 200th Indian Premier League (IPL) appearance for Mumbai Indians. First Head broke the record for the fastest fifty in the SRH’s history before that record was smashed by Abhishek 20 minutes later in the same match.</p>

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<h2><strong>Head, Abhishek steal Rohit’s spotlight</strong></h2>

<p>Having opted to ball first, it was a decision that completely backfired on Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya as the SRH batters were in big scoring mood. It took Head 18 balls to complete his fifty smashing the previous record set by his Aussie compatriot and former captain David Warner in 2015 and 2017. Head looked in great form, similar to his exploits in the ODI World Cup final against India in November. He was not done there and tried to go big before he was caught by Naman Dhir.</p>

<p>Interestingly, in the powerplay alone SRH scored 81 runs while they were 148/2 after 10 overs and were smashing at 14.8 runs per over.</p>

<h2><strong>Fastest Fifty for SRH in IPL</strong></h2>

<p>16 – Abhishek Sharma vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024</p>

<p>18 - Travis Head vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024</p>

<p>20 - David Warner vs CSK, Hyderabad, 2015</p>

<p>20 - David Warner vs KKR, Hyderabad, 2017</p>

<p>20 - Moises Henriques vs RCB, Hyderabad, 2015</p>

<p>21 - David Warner vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2016</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-he-told-me-one-day-csk-star-sameer-rizvi-reveals-advice-from-former-captain-after-gt-clash-704778">IPL 2024: 'He told me one day...': CSK star Sameer Rizvi reveals advice he got from former captain</a></p>

<h2><strong>What happened in the match?</strong></h2>

<p>At the time of writing, MI are 126/2 and need&nbsp;146 runs to win in 63 balls in an entertaining evening in Hyderabad. Tilak Varma is batting on 40 off 21 while Naman Dhir is on 26 off 12 for the five-time champions. Rohit Sharma (26) and Ishan Kishan (34) were also seen in good form as they gave a good start but had to depart before scoring big innings.</p>

<p>SRH had earlier smashed the IPL record for the highest team total in the competition's history after they scored runs left, right and centre. Playing in their first home match of the IPL 2024 against five-time champions Mumbai Indians, SRH put on 277/3 in their 20 overs to break the previous record set by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Heinrich Klaasen (80 unbeaten), Travis Head (62) and Abhishek Sharma were the architects of the big total.</p>


On an already record-breaking night at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, records were smashed left, right and center as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma ran riot with the bat.

On an already record-breaking night at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, records were smashed left, right and center as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma ran riot with the bat. Playing in their first home match of the season, Sunrisers Hyderabad had an evening to remember as their star batters stole the spotlight in Rohit Sharma’s 200th Indian Premier League (IPL) appearance for Mumbai Indians. First Head broke the record for the fastest fifty in the SRH’s history before that record was smashed by Abhishek 20 minutes later in the same match. Stadium? Set on 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 😍 Homecoming? Off to a flyer 🔥 What a partnership this was 😮‍💨💥#PlayWithFire #SRHvMI pic.twitter.com/9yxou0TCPW — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 27, 2024 × Head, Abhishek steal Rohit’s spotlight Having opted to ball first, it was a decision that completely backfired on Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya as the SRH batters were in big scoring mood. It took Head 18 balls to complete his fifty smashing the previous record set by his Aussie compatriot and former captain David Warner in 2015 and 2017. Head looked in great form, similar to his exploits in the ODI World Cup final against India in November. He was not done there and tried to go big before he was caught by Naman Dhir. Interestingly, in the powerplay alone SRH scored 81 runs while they were 148/2 after 10 overs and were smashing at 14.8 runs per over. Fastest Fifty for SRH in IPL 16 – Abhishek Sharma vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024 18 - Travis Head vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024 20 - David Warner vs CSK, Hyderabad, 2015 20 - David Warner vs KKR, Hyderabad, 2017 20 - Moises Henriques vs RCB, Hyderabad, 2015 21 - David Warner vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2016 ALSO READ | IPL 2024: 'He told me one day...': CSK star Sameer Rizvi reveals advice he got from former captain What happened in the match? At the time of writing, MI are 126/2 and need 146 runs to win in 63 balls in an entertaining evening in Hyderabad. Tilak Varma is batting on 40 off 21 while Naman Dhir is on 26 off 12 for the five-time champions. Rohit Sharma (26) and Ishan Kishan (34) were also seen in good form as they gave a good start but had to depart before scoring big innings. SRH had earlier smashed the IPL record for the highest team total in the competition's history after they scored runs left, right and centre. Playing in their first home match of the IPL 2024 against five-time champions Mumbai Indians, SRH put on 277/3 in their 20 overs to break the previous record set by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Heinrich Klaasen (80 unbeaten), Travis Head (62) and Abhishek Sharma were the architects of the big total.

IPL 2024: Travis Head smashes fastest fifty for SRH; 20 mins later, Abhishek Sharma breaks the record

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batters went berserk against Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday (Mar 27) evening - smashing the highest-ever score (277/3) in IPL history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such was the marauding hitting of SRH batters that the entire seam placement of the white ball came out, forcing the umpires to call for a replacement ball in the 19th over of the innings.&nbsp;</p>

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SRH 277-3 in 20 overs,<br />
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Brutal powerhitting at Hyderabad 🔥<br />
Dhaga khol diya for real✅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvsMi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvsMi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioCinema?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioCinema</a> <a href="https://t.co/mmCQlW8UNd">pic.twitter.com/mmCQlW8UNd</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans lamented their previous record of highest total (263) was broken by the swashbuckling SRH team.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Out of words literally 🔥 This is beyond madness. Take a bow <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sunrisers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvMI</a></p>
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<p>SRH were put into bat first by MI's newly-appointed captain Hardik Pandya. The decision, however, proved to be a grave mistake as opener Travis Head, debuting for SRH, came out of the blocks in a blistering manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Australian smashed the fastest fifty for the franchise before Abhishek Sharma broke the record 20 minutes later. Middle-order star Heinrich Klassen continued the onslaught and smashed 80 off 34 balls to set the record target.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs:&nbsp;</strong><br />
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<strong>Mumbai Indians&nbsp;-</strong> Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Naman Dhir, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Shams Mulani, Kwena Maphaka</p>

<p><strong>SunRisers Hyderabad&nbsp;</strong>- Travis Head (In for Marco Jansen), Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat (In for T Natarajan).</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batters went berserk against Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday (Mar 27) evening - smashing the highest-ever score (277/3) in IPL history.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batters went berserk against Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday (Mar 27) evening - smashing the highest-ever score (277/3) in IPL history. Such was the marauding hitting of SRH batters that the entire seam placement of the white ball came out, forcing the umpires to call for a replacement ball in the 19th over of the innings. SRH registered the highest team total in the HISTORY OF IPL! and this is how the ball looks like!🤌🏼🗿 #SRHvsMi pic.twitter.com/RWaUWA4YAr — Mayank Ranjan (@theranjanmayank) March 27, 2024 × #SRHvsMi cricket ball condition says it ALL 🤣🤣🤣 SRH 277-3 in 20 overs, Best ever IPL score!!! pic.twitter.com/nxWnzXG50X — fair (@FairDevelopers) March 27, 2024 × When did you last see such condition of ball ⚾ Brutal powerhitting at Hyderabad 🔥 Dhaga khol diya for real✅#SRHvsMi #IPLonJioCinema pic.twitter.com/mmCQlW8UNd — Mohak Bansal (@MohakBansal3) March 27, 2024 × Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans lamented their previous record of highest total (263) was broken by the swashbuckling SRH team. They took away our record also 👌 Superb stuff! — Danish Sait (@DanishSait) March 27, 2024 × Book Cricket ho Rahi hai Kya?? 🫣😱🤪 #SRHvMI — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 27, 2024 × Out of words literally 🔥 This is beyond madness. Take a bow @sunrisers #SRHvMI — S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) March 27, 2024 × SRH were put into bat first by MI's newly-appointed captain Hardik Pandya. The decision, however, proved to be a grave mistake as opener Travis Head, debuting for SRH, came out of the blocks in a blistering manner. The Australian smashed the fastest fifty for the franchise before Abhishek Sharma broke the record 20 minutes later. Middle-order star Heinrich Klassen continued the onslaught and smashed 80 off 34 balls to set the record target. Playing XIs: Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Naman Dhir, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Shams Mulani, Kwena Maphaka SunRisers Hyderabad - Travis Head (In for Marco Jansen), Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat (In for T Natarajan).

IPL 2024: ‘Look at the ball’s condition’ - Fans erupt as SRH batters go berserk against MI

<p>Hardik Pandya commenced his tenure as the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain in match 5 of IPL 2024, on Sunday (March 24), when the five-time winners faced Gujarat Titans (GT), his previous franchise, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match had a lot of twists and turns before Shubman Gill, who replaced Hardik as the GT skipper, and his side emerged on top by 6 runs in defence of 168/6. However, throughout the match, all eyes were on Hardik on his Ahmedabad homecoming.</p>

<p>Hardik, who hails from Baroda, Gujarat, was booed by the Ahmedabad crowd during the toss. After the flick of the coin from Gill, Hardik-led MI opted to bowl first. When he started speaking, to broadcaster Ravi Shastri, he was booed by the crowd relentlessly.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-gujarat-titans-upset-hardik-pandyas-homecoming-as-mumbai-indians-lose-in-ahmedabad-703889">IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans upset Hardik Pandya’s homecoming as Mumbai Indians lose in Ahmedabad</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here is the video:</strong></p>

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<p>Even after the toss, Hardik was given a tough time by the Ahmedabad crowd during MI's fielding. The all-rounder wasn't retained by the MI camp ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. He went to the Gujarat camp and led them to the title in their inaugural season in 2022. In the following edition, GT ended as the finalists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, ahead of the IPL 2024 mini auction, Hardik went back to&nbsp;MI in the trade window and was named the captain, replacing Rohit Sharma (which irked many MI loyalists). Since then, he is facing&nbsp;a tough time with both the Mumbai and Ahmedabad fans.</p>

<p>Talking about the match, Gill-led GT posted 168 for 6, riding on Sai Sudharshan's 45 and vital knocks from the new captain, Rahul Tewatia,&nbsp;Azmatullah Omarzai. In reply, Mumbai managed only 162 for 9 despite being well-placed at 126 for 3 in 15 overs.&nbsp;</p>


Hardik Pandya commenced his tenure as the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain in match 5 of IPL 2024, on Sunday (March 24), when the five-time winners faced Gujarat Titans (GT), his previous franchise, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Hardik Pandya commenced his tenure as the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain in match 5 of IPL 2024, on Sunday (March 24), when the five-time winners faced Gujarat Titans (GT), his previous franchise, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match had a lot of twists and turns before Shubman Gill, who replaced Hardik as the GT skipper, and his side emerged on top by 6 runs in defence of 168/6. However, throughout the match, all eyes were on Hardik on his Ahmedabad homecoming. Hardik, who hails from Baroda, Gujarat, was booed by the Ahmedabad crowd during the toss. After the flick of the coin from Gill, Hardik-led MI opted to bowl first. When he started speaking, to broadcaster Ravi Shastri, he was booed by the crowd relentlessly. Also read: IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans upset Hardik Pandya’s homecoming as Mumbai Indians lose in Ahmedabad Here is the video: Hear those Boos after Hardik Pandya name was announced !!🔥🔥#GTvsMI pic.twitter.com/lfVHSrbjvK — Risan (@sanrin_forever) March 24, 2024 × Even after the toss, Hardik was given a tough time by the Ahmedabad crowd during MI's fielding. The all-rounder wasn't retained by the MI camp ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. He went to the Gujarat camp and led them to the title in their inaugural season in 2022. In the following edition, GT ended as the finalists. However, ahead of the IPL 2024 mini auction, Hardik went back to MI in the trade window and was named the captain, replacing Rohit Sharma (which irked many MI loyalists). Since then, he is facing a tough time with both the Mumbai and Ahmedabad fans. Talking about the match, Gill-led GT posted 168 for 6, riding on Sai Sudharshan's 45 and vital knocks from the new captain, Rahul Tewatia, Azmatullah Omarzai. In reply, Mumbai managed only 162 for 9 despite being well-placed at 126 for 3 in 15 overs.

GT vs MI, IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya not welcomed by Ahmedabad fans on return, booed during toss - Watch

<p>It’s not the first time when the&nbsp;ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah has turned heads worldwide with his bowling performance. Bumrah made an emphatic return to the Indian Premier League this season, having missed it entirely the last year due to a stress fracture, and picked up three wickets for 13 in his four overs against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Stuart Broad and Steve Smith, two Test greats, applauded Bumrah for his impeccable skill of bowling the toe-breaking yorker and picking a wicket on the same.</p>

<p>Having had a successful run in the lead-up to this tournament, with star performances beginning from the 2023 World Cup, away South Africa tour to the home Test series against England, Bumrah delivered on his return match for MI. He first dismissed GT opener Wriddhiman Saha, clean bowled on a yorker, before accounting for two dangerous batters in Sai Sudharsan and David Miller later in the innings.</p>

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<p>Speaking on Star Sports, Broad, who has had a history with Bumrah in Tests, having conceded 35 runs in one over against him, couldn’t stop but hail Bumrah for his performance. Broad said with the pace Bumrah generates and the trajectory he gets, it’s almost impossible to get away with that.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-quick-outfield-excites-faf-du-plessis-cameron-green-as-bengaluru-ready-for-punjab-challenge-704085">IPL 2024: Quick outfield excites Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green as Bengaluru gear up for Punjab challenge</a></strong></p>

<p>“That’s what he does, it’s just his trademark. He will beat you with the pace. He will beat you with his trajectory. It’s an interesting one with the new ball; I feel like he asked to come on and get the first wicket of the day and set the tone,” Broad said on Star Sports.</p>

<p>“But whatever he is going to use, he is going to be successful because of so much skill and so much talent. And it’s just up to Hardik and team and management to figure out exactly where that will work,” Broad, who retired from all formats last year, added.</p>

<h2>Smith in awe of Bumrah</h2>

<p>Having faced each other on countless occasions before, Steve Smith remained in awe of Bumrah, and said,&nbsp;“He (Bumrah) is such a good bowler. We know that he has been such an unbelievable bowler for so many years. It’s great to see him back after obviously missing last year.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He created a good impact in the very first game. He bowled beautifully: 3 for 14, on what looked like a pretty good wicket. I think playing here, it doesn’t give you much but try to get to wickets, and that’s the best place to be,” Smith said on the channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, despite Bumrah’s heroics, Mumbai Indians failed to win their season opener against Gujarat, losing by six runs.&nbsp;</p>


It’s not the first time when the ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah has turned heads worldwide with his bowling performance. Bumrah made an emphatic return to the Indian Premier League this season, having missed it entirely the last year due to a stress fracture, and picked up three wickets for 13 in his four overs against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.

It’s not the first time when the ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah has turned heads worldwide with his bowling performance. Bumrah made an emphatic return to the Indian Premier League this season, having missed it entirely the last year due to a stress fracture, and picked up three wickets for 13 in his four overs against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Stuart Broad and Steve Smith, two Test greats, applauded Bumrah for his impeccable skill of bowling the toe-breaking yorker and picking a wicket on the same. Having had a successful run in the lead-up to this tournament, with star performances beginning from the 2023 World Cup, away South Africa tour to the home Test series against England, Bumrah delivered on his return match for MI. He first dismissed GT opener Wriddhiman Saha, clean bowled on a yorker, before accounting for two dangerous batters in Sai Sudharsan and David Miller later in the innings. Just Bumrah Things 🤷‍♂️@Jaspritbumrah93 on target in his first over 👏#GT reach 47/1 after 6 overs Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱 Match Updates ▶️ https://t.co/oPSjdbb1YT #TATAIPL | #GTvMI pic.twitter.com/Zt6vIEa0me — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 24, 2024 × Speaking on Star Sports, Broad, who has had a history with Bumrah in Tests, having conceded 35 runs in one over against him, couldn’t stop but hail Bumrah for his performance. Broad said with the pace Bumrah generates and the trajectory he gets, it’s almost impossible to get away with that. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Quick outfield excites Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green as Bengaluru gear up for Punjab challenge “That’s what he does, it’s just his trademark. He will beat you with the pace. He will beat you with his trajectory. It’s an interesting one with the new ball; I feel like he asked to come on and get the first wicket of the day and set the tone,” Broad said on Star Sports. “But whatever he is going to use, he is going to be successful because of so much skill and so much talent. And it’s just up to Hardik and team and management to figure out exactly where that will work,” Broad, who retired from all formats last year, added. Smith in awe of Bumrah Having faced each other on countless occasions before, Steve Smith remained in awe of Bumrah, and said, “He (Bumrah) is such a good bowler. We know that he has been such an unbelievable bowler for so many years. It’s great to see him back after obviously missing last year.” “He created a good impact in the very first game. He bowled beautifully: 3 for 14, on what looked like a pretty good wicket. I think playing here, it doesn’t give you much but try to get to wickets, and that’s the best place to be,” Smith said on the channel. However, despite Bumrah’s heroics, Mumbai Indians failed to win their season opener against Gujarat, losing by six runs.

IPL 2024: Jasprit Bumrah leaves Stuart Broad, Steve Smith speechless with ruthless spell against GT

<p>Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians have been handed a minor blow in their preparations for the upcoming season after a hamstring injury ruled out Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka. The&nbsp;injury was sustained during the Bangladesh tour and Dilshan is now forced to sit out of IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya’s men did not waste time naming a replacement as South African youngster Kwena Maphaka was roped in.</p>

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<h2><strong>Mumbai Indians announce Madushanka's replacement</strong></h2>

<p>“Mumbai Indians announce Kwena Maphaka as a replacement for Dilshan Madushanka, who has been ruled out of IPL 2024 due to an injury. Maphaka has joined the squad and he has the distinction of being one of the youngest players both domestic and overseas to be a part of the IPL and carrying forward the MI legacy of finding new and exciting talent who are developed into high-performance cricketers,” a statement on the club’s official website read.</p>

<p>Mumbai paid a whopping $554,000 (INR 4.6 crore) for the services of the Sri Lanka star who is regarded as a powerplay specialist in the T20 version.</p>

<p>For Maphaka, he joins an already star-studded bowling line-up of Mumbai Indians where he will join the likes of Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and newly arrived Luke Wood. Gerald Coetzee, another South African in the Mumbai ranks will be a huge boost, considering the withdrawal of Jason Behrendorff due to injury. They also have the services of young Arjun Tendulkar who made his debut last season for the Royal Blues.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-gujarat-titans-announce-sandeep-warrier-as-mohammed-shamis-replacement-702398">IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans announce Sandeep Warrier as Mohammed Shami's replacement</a></p>

<p>Mumbai will start the new campaign on Sunday (Mar 24) when they take on Gujarat Titans at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be a homecoming for new Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya who left Gujarat for Mumbai in November during the trading window.</p>

<h2><strong>Mumbai Indians Squad</strong></h2>

<p>Akash Madhwal, Anshul Kamboj, Arjun Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Gerald Coetzee, Hardik Pandya (C), Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood, Mohammad Nabi, N Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Nuwan Thushara, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma, Shreyas Gopal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod</p>


Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians have been handed a minor blow in their preparations for the upcoming season after a hamstring injury ruled out Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka.

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians have been handed a minor blow in their preparations for the upcoming season after a hamstring injury ruled out Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka. The injury was sustained during the Bangladesh tour and Dilshan is now forced to sit out of IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya’s men did not waste time naming a replacement as South African youngster Kwena Maphaka was roped in. 🚨 Mumbai Indians announce Kwena Maphaka as replacement for Dilshan Madushanka. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/RgJLT42mmK Maphaka has joined the squad and he has the distinction of being one of the youngest player both domestic and overseas to be a part of the IPL and carrying… pic.twitter.com/rPzJjTPuXx — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 20, 2024 × Mumbai Indians announce Madushanka's replacement “Mumbai Indians announce Kwena Maphaka as a replacement for Dilshan Madushanka, who has been ruled out of IPL 2024 due to an injury. Maphaka has joined the squad and he has the distinction of being one of the youngest players both domestic and overseas to be a part of the IPL and carrying forward the MI legacy of finding new and exciting talent who are developed into high-performance cricketers,” a statement on the club’s official website read. Mumbai paid a whopping $554,000 (INR 4.6 crore) for the services of the Sri Lanka star who is regarded as a powerplay specialist in the T20 version. For Maphaka, he joins an already star-studded bowling line-up of Mumbai Indians where he will join the likes of Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and newly arrived Luke Wood. Gerald Coetzee, another South African in the Mumbai ranks will be a huge boost, considering the withdrawal of Jason Behrendorff due to injury. They also have the services of young Arjun Tendulkar who made his debut last season for the Royal Blues. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans announce Sandeep Warrier as Mohammed Shami's replacement Mumbai will start the new campaign on Sunday (Mar 24) when they take on Gujarat Titans at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be a homecoming for new Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya who left Gujarat for Mumbai in November during the trading window. Mumbai Indians Squad Akash Madhwal, Anshul Kamboj, Arjun Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Gerald Coetzee, Hardik Pandya (C), Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Luke Wood, Mohammad Nabi, N Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Nuwan Thushara, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma, Shreyas Gopal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod

IPL 2024: Hamstring injury sidelines Dilshan Madushanka; Mumbai Indians rope in South African Kwena Maphaka

<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians have signed Englishman Luke Wood as a replacement bowler in place of injured Jason Behrendorff for the upcoming season. Wood was signed for his base price of around $62,000 (INR 50 lakh). He has played 140 T20s so far in his career, including five for England as well.</p>

<p>Wood comes as a like-for-like replacement for left-arm Behrendorff. The Englishman has played in various T20 leagues around the world, including Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Bangladesh Premier League but would be playing for the first time in the IPL.</p>

<p>Wood has 147 wickets to his name in all T20s at a strike rate of 18.3 and an economy of 8.45 along with a best of 5/50. He's expected to bolster a slightly thin fast bowling roster for the five-time champions.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bcci-forms-three-member-committee-with-rahul-dravid-vvs-laxman-ajit-agarkar-to-improve-domestic-cricket-701598">BCCI forms three-member committee of Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar to improve domestic cricket</a></p>

<p>Mumbai have been dealt multiple injuries blows in the lead-up to the season which is slated to start on March 22. MI currently have Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, Nuwan Thushara and Arjun Tendulkar in the pace bowling department who are all currently match-fit.</p>

<p>Along with them, newly-appointed skipper Hardik Pandya will also be available as an option after fully recovering from the ankle injury sustained during the 2023 ODI World Cup. West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd is also available as another seam-bowling all-rounder in the squad.</p>

<p>Among the injured are Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka who picked an injury in the recently-played ODI series against Bangladesh and Proteas youngster Gerald Coetzee who's nursing an inflamed pelvic.</p>

<p>Apart from bowlers, MI batter Suryakumar Yadav is also doubtful for the franchise's opening game against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, March 24. Surya is recovering after undergoing two surgeries for an ankle injury he sustained last year. The batter is also likely to miss MI's two warm-up matches before travelling to Ahmedabad.&nbsp;</p>


Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians have signed Englishman Luke Wood as a replacement bowler in place of injured Jason Behrendorff for the upcoming season.

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians have signed Englishman Luke Wood as a replacement bowler in place of injured Jason Behrendorff for the upcoming season. Wood was signed for his base price of around $62,000 (INR 50 lakh). He has played 140 T20s so far in his career, including five for England as well. Wood comes as a like-for-like replacement for left-arm Behrendorff. The Englishman has played in various T20 leagues around the world, including Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Bangladesh Premier League but would be playing for the first time in the IPL. Wood has 147 wickets to his name in all T20s at a strike rate of 18.3 and an economy of 8.45 along with a best of 5/50. He's expected to bolster a slightly thin fast bowling roster for the five-time champions. Also Read: BCCI forms three-member committee of Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar to improve domestic cricket Mumbai have been dealt multiple injuries blows in the lead-up to the season which is slated to start on March 22. MI currently have Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, Nuwan Thushara and Arjun Tendulkar in the pace bowling department who are all currently match-fit. Along with them, newly-appointed skipper Hardik Pandya will also be available as an option after fully recovering from the ankle injury sustained during the 2023 ODI World Cup. West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd is also available as another seam-bowling all-rounder in the squad. Among the injured are Sri Lankan Dilshan Madushanka who picked an injury in the recently-played ODI series against Bangladesh and Proteas youngster Gerald Coetzee who's nursing an inflamed pelvic. Apart from bowlers, MI batter Suryakumar Yadav is also doubtful for the franchise's opening game against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, March 24. Surya is recovering after undergoing two surgeries for an ankle injury he sustained last year. The batter is also likely to miss MI's two warm-up matches before travelling to Ahmedabad.

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians sign England pacer Luke Wood for upcoming season to replace injured Jason Behrendorff

<p>Ahead of the IPL 2024 opener, on Friday (March 22), Mumbai Indians (MI) have suffered a huge blow as their dashing batter Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss his side's opening game. The Mumbai batter has not received clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to participate in the upcoming T20 league. It is to be noted that Surya underwent a fitness assessment at the NCA, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday (March 19). However, the NCA management is understood to have withheld clearance, preventing the swasbuckling batter from being linked with the MI franchise. Surya suffered an ankle injury during India's T20I series versus South Africa in late 2023. In January, he even underwent a groin surgery and hasn't played any competitive cricket since.</p>

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<p>With the NCA clearance still pending,&nbsp;it has effectively led to Surya's omission from MI's opening game. The five-time winners will open their campaign versus Hardik's previous franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 24 in Ahmedabad.</p>

<h2><strong>SKY - An integral part of MI</strong></h2>

<p>Since 2018, when he rejoined the MI franchise, Surya has been a force to reckon with in the IPL. He has amassed 2,641 runs (scoring 81.28 % of his total runs in IPL -- 3,249) in the last six seasons. The MI management will, thus, closely monitor his recovery and hope for him to join the franchise soon.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-know-he-is-mi-skipper-hardik-says-he-wont-feel-awkward-in-leading-india-captain-rohit-in-ipl-2024-701487">‘I know he is...’: MI skipper Hardik says he won’t feel ‘awkward’ in leading India captain Rohit in IPL 2024</a></strong></p>
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<p>The five-time winners Mumbai&nbsp;will embark upon a new era in IPL 2024&nbsp;under the new captain Hardik. After rejoining the franchise, during the trade window ahead of last year's mini-auction, the all-rounder was named the captain in December 2023, replacing Rohit Sharma. He has a stern task to fill in the big shoes of Rohit, under whom MI have won all their five titles (since 2013).</p>

<p>The IPL 2024 season-opener will be held on Friday evening between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai.</p>

<p><strong>MI squad for IPL 2024:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.</p>


Ahead of the IPL 2024 opener, on Friday (March 22), Mumbai Indians (MI) have suffered a huge blow as their dashing batter Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss his side's opening game.

Ahead of the IPL 2024 opener, on Friday (March 22), Mumbai Indians (MI) have suffered a huge blow as their dashing batter Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss his side's opening game. The Mumbai batter has not received clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to participate in the upcoming T20 league. It is to be noted that Surya underwent a fitness assessment at the NCA, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday (March 19). However, the NCA management is understood to have withheld clearance, preventing the swasbuckling batter from being linked with the MI franchise. Surya suffered an ankle injury during India's T20I series versus South Africa in late 2023. In January, he even underwent a groin surgery and hasn't played any competitive cricket since. With the NCA clearance still pending, it has effectively led to Surya's omission from MI's opening game. The five-time winners will open their campaign versus Hardik's previous franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 24 in Ahmedabad. SKY - An integral part of MI Since 2018, when he rejoined the MI franchise, Surya has been a force to reckon with in the IPL. He has amassed 2,641 runs (scoring 81.28 % of his total runs in IPL -- 3,249) in the last six seasons. The MI management will, thus, closely monitor his recovery and hope for him to join the franchise soon. Also read: ‘I know he is...’: MI skipper Hardik says he won’t feel ‘awkward’ in leading India captain Rohit in IPL 2024 The five-time winners Mumbai will embark upon a new era in IPL 2024 under the new captain Hardik. After rejoining the franchise, during the trade window ahead of last year's mini-auction, the all-rounder was named the captain in December 2023, replacing Rohit Sharma. He has a stern task to fill in the big shoes of Rohit, under whom MI have won all their five titles (since 2013). The IPL 2024 season-opener will be held on Friday evening between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai. MI squad for IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.

IPL 2024: Setback for Hardik & Co.! Suryakumar Yadav to miss MI's IPL 2024 opener; awaits NCA clearance

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 edition is just days away and the tournament is attracting special attention this time as the T20 World Cup follows right after. Several Indian youngsters spread out across all 10 teams will&nbsp;be looking to prove themselves in the league and stake a claim for a spot in India's WC squad.</p>

<p>Some of the players, including Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul will also be getting the spotlight as they mark their return from injury layoffs. Let's have a look at what to watch for in each team in the upcoming IPL edition which starts March 22.</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians: Will Hardik succeed as skipper?</strong></p>

<p>Hardik Pandya will be the new Mumbai Indians skipper, replacing Rohit Sharma. Pandya has previously played for MI as an all-rounder for a long time before his two-year stint at Gujarat Titans. Notably, Hardik led Titans to the IPL title in their maiden season in 2022 and to the final in 2023. His appointment as MI skipper, however, has had mixed reactions from fans and former players alike. It will be interesting to see how Hardik takes Rohit's legacy forward who made Mumbai a five-time champion in the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bcci-forms-three-member-committee-with-rahul-dravid-vvs-laxman-ajit-agarkar-to-improve-domestic-cricket-701598">BCCI forms three-member committee of Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar to improve domestic cricket</a></p>

<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni's last season?</strong></p>

<p>Ever since MS Dhoni retired from international cricket, speculation has been rife about when he'll call time in IPL. While&nbsp;many expected&nbsp;2023 to be his last season where he took CSK to their joint-most fifth IPL title, Dhoni is back for another season. The skipper last year had said that he'd like to finish his career at Chepauk in front of home fans in Chennai. It'll definitely be a point of discussion this season as well with fans continuing to speculate whether&nbsp;Dhoni will keep playing or hang&nbsp;his boots for good.</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore: Will there be an IPL-WPL double?</strong></p>

<p>After RCB Women won the maiden title for the franchise in the recently concluded Women's Premier League (WPL), the pressure will definitely be on the men's side who are still looking for their maiden IPL trophy. RCB has been a side with some of the best players in the league but the team has always fallen short of winning the title. Even Virat Kohli, a name synonymous with the franchise, hasn't been able to make RCB win despite being one of the best batters in the league and the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders - Gambhir to bring back luck?</strong></p>

<p>KKR have brought back Gautam Gambhir as a mentor ahead of the season. Notably, it was under Gambhir's captaincy that KKR won their two IPL titles - in 2012 and 2014. With Shreyas Iyer also coming back after missing the last season due to injury and Rinku Singh emerging as one of the best finishers, KKR look like a settled side this season. Gambhir also brought Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc to the side, bolstering their pace department to go with an already potent spin attack.</p>

<p><strong>Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant is back!</strong></p>

<p>The biggest story in this IPL season is Rishabh Pant making his return to competitive cricket since being involved in a horrific car crash in December 2022. After 14 months of rehab, Pant is back and the Capitals will be hoping for a change in fortune after finishing&nbsp;last season ninth in the 10-team event. Pant is also expected to lead the side, taking over the duties from David Warner who held the post last year. With Mitchell Marsh also available and in good form, DC are expected to do better this season.</p>

<p><strong>Gujarat Titans - Real test this season?</strong></p>

<p>The Titans will be playing under a new skipper - Shubman Gill, after Hardik Pandya switched sides. Gill will definitely be under the spotlight given that the Titans made it to IPL finals in back-to-back seasons under Pandya. Star India pacer Mohammed Shami, however, won't be playing this season for GT, making the job difficult for Gill in his first season as captain. The season will prove how strong a side GT is when they play without their two biggest players.</p>

<p><strong>SunRisers Hyderabad - Banking too much on Captain Cummins?</strong></p>

<p>SRH have had some bad seasons in recent years, but this year they have brought in Pat Cummins - the man with a Midas touch. Cummins, as skipper, has led his country, Australia to the World Test Championship (WTC) title, ODI World Cup 2023 title and retained the Ashes 2023 as well. Going by his success, Cummins has been appointed SRH skipper for the 2024 season, so let's see if Cummins changes SRH's fortunes.</p>

<p><strong>Rajasthan Royals - Will Royals be able to break title jinx?</strong></p>

<p>Over the years, the Royals have been able to emerge as a strong trophy contender but have failed to realise their full potential. Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson would also like to play a bigger role instead of throwing his starts away to help the team become a winner this season. Royals, overall, do have a strong team comprising Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravi Ashwin, Jos Buttler, Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal.</p>

<p><strong>Lucknow Super Giants - KL Rahul's form</strong></p>

<p>KL Rahul's form will have a huge impact on LSG's season. Rahul is returning from an injury and will be eager to prove his form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Along with Rahul, LSG will be banking on youngsters like Ayush Badoni, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi and Deepak Hooda among others to make an impact in IPL 2024.</p>

<p><strong>Punjab Kings - Jitesh Sharma looks to cement India spot</strong></p>

<p>In a team which looks the least strong on paper, Jitesh Sharma will have a chance to cement his place in the Indian squad with another decent season. Along with him, all eyes will also be on Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Chahar as they stake their claim for a spot in the&nbsp;T20 World Cup squad.</p>

<p>As of now, the league has released the schedule for the first 17 days from March 22 to April 7 when 21 games will be played. The rest of the schedule is expected to be out soon.</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 edition is just days away and the tournament is attracting special attention this time as the T20 World Cup follows right after.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 edition is just days away and the tournament is attracting special attention this time as the T20 World Cup follows right after. Several Indian youngsters spread out across all 10 teams will be looking to prove themselves in the league and stake a claim for a spot in India's WC squad. Some of the players, including Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul will also be getting the spotlight as they mark their return from injury layoffs. Let's have a look at what to watch for in each team in the upcoming IPL edition which starts March 22. Mumbai Indians: Will Hardik succeed as skipper? Hardik Pandya will be the new Mumbai Indians skipper, replacing Rohit Sharma. Pandya has previously played for MI as an all-rounder for a long time before his two-year stint at Gujarat Titans. Notably, Hardik led Titans to the IPL title in their maiden season in 2022 and to the final in 2023. His appointment as MI skipper, however, has had mixed reactions from fans and former players alike. It will be interesting to see how Hardik takes Rohit's legacy forward who made Mumbai a five-time champion in the tournament. Also Read: BCCI forms three-member committee of Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar to improve domestic cricket Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni's last season? Ever since MS Dhoni retired from international cricket, speculation has been rife about when he'll call time in IPL. While many expected 2023 to be his last season where he took CSK to their joint-most fifth IPL title, Dhoni is back for another season. The skipper last year had said that he'd like to finish his career at Chepauk in front of home fans in Chennai. It'll definitely be a point of discussion this season as well with fans continuing to speculate whether Dhoni will keep playing or hang his boots for good. Royal Challengers Bangalore: Will there be an IPL-WPL double? After RCB Women won the maiden title for the franchise in the recently concluded Women's Premier League (WPL), the pressure will definitely be on the men's side who are still looking for their maiden IPL trophy. RCB has been a side with some of the best players in the league but the team has always fallen short of winning the title. Even Virat Kohli, a name synonymous with the franchise, hasn't been able to make RCB win despite being one of the best batters in the league and the world. Kolkata Knight Riders - Gambhir to bring back luck? KKR have brought back Gautam Gambhir as a mentor ahead of the season. Notably, it was under Gambhir's captaincy that KKR won their two IPL titles - in 2012 and 2014. With Shreyas Iyer also coming back after missing the last season due to injury and Rinku Singh emerging as one of the best finishers, KKR look like a settled side this season. Gambhir also brought Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc to the side, bolstering their pace department to go with an already potent spin attack. Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant is back! The biggest story in this IPL season is Rishabh Pant making his return to competitive cricket since being involved in a horrific car crash in December 2022. After 14 months of rehab, Pant is back and the Capitals will be hoping for a change in fortune after finishing last season ninth in the 10-team event. Pant is also expected to lead the side, taking over the duties from David Warner who held the post last year. With Mitchell Marsh also available and in good form, DC are expected to do better this season. Gujarat Titans - Real test this season? The Titans will be playing under a new skipper - Shubman Gill, after Hardik Pandya switched sides. Gill will definitely be under the spotlight given that the Titans made it to IPL finals in back-to-back seasons under Pandya. Star India pacer Mohammed Shami, however, won't be playing this season for GT, making the job difficult for Gill in his first season as captain. The season will prove how strong a side GT is when they play without their two biggest players. SunRisers Hyderabad - Banking too much on Captain Cummins? SRH have had some bad seasons in recent years, but this year they have brought in Pat Cummins - the man with a Midas touch. Cummins, as skipper, has led his country, Australia to the World Test Championship (WTC) title, ODI World Cup 2023 title and retained the Ashes 2023 as well. Going by his success, Cummins has been appointed SRH skipper for the 2024 season, so let's see if Cummins changes SRH's fortunes. Rajasthan Royals - Will Royals be able to break title jinx? Over the years, the Royals have been able to emerge as a strong trophy contender but have failed to realise their full potential. Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson would also like to play a bigger role instead of throwing his starts away to help the team become a winner this season. Royals, overall, do have a strong team comprising Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravi Ashwin, Jos Buttler, Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal. Lucknow Super Giants - KL Rahul's form KL Rahul's form will have a huge impact on LSG's season. Rahul is returning from an injury and will be eager to prove his form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Along with Rahul, LSG will be banking on youngsters like Ayush Badoni, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi and Deepak Hooda among others to make an impact in IPL 2024. Punjab Kings - Jitesh Sharma looks to cement India spot In a team which looks the least strong on paper, Jitesh Sharma will have a chance to cement his place in the Indian squad with another decent season. Along with him, all eyes will also be on Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Chahar as they stake their claim for a spot in the T20 World Cup squad. As of now, the league has released the schedule for the first 17 days from March 22 to April 7 when 21 games will be played. The rest of the schedule is expected to be out soon.

Explained: What to watch out for in each team during IPL 2024 season

<p>India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has revealed that his ODI World Cup 2023 injury got aggravated after pushing the recovery in a bid to play in the semi-final and final of the tournament. Pandya had twisted his ankle in the group stage match against Bangladesh and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the event. The all-rounder will now be featuring in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) as Mumbai Indians skipper.</p>

<p>"I could have been back in one and a half months. But when I got injured my injury from Day 1 showed that I would be out of the World Cup. Playing for India has always been special. We pushed 10 days we knew it was a difficult uphill task to reach and kind of be fit for the semi-final or final. When we pushed I kind of triggered my injury more and my injury became a little longer," Pandya said on his injury during a press conference for MI on Monday (Mar 18).</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/pakistan-all-rounder-imad-wasim-asked-to-reconsider-retirement-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-701689">Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim asked to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup</a></p>

<p>"My injury in the World Cup was a freak injury. It had nothing to do with my past injuries and it had nothing to do with my fitness. It was just I tried to stop the ball and twisted my ankle," he added.</p>

<p>The all-rounder further revealed that he has been fit since the Afghanistan series which was played in January earlier this year but hasn't played as there were no matches after the series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I got fit the Afghanistan series just started, I have been fit since then but there were no games to play," Pandya said.</p>

<p>The skipper will be fulfilling his role as an all-rounder in the IPL 2024 which starts on March 22. Pandya is crucial to India's plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be played from June 1 in the USA and West Indies.</p>


India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has revealed that his ODI World Cup 2023 injury got aggravated after pushing the recovery in a bid to play in the semi-final and final of the tournament.

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has revealed that his ODI World Cup 2023 injury got aggravated after pushing the recovery in a bid to play in the semi-final and final of the tournament. Pandya had twisted his ankle in the group stage match against Bangladesh and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the event. The all-rounder will now be featuring in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) as Mumbai Indians skipper. "I could have been back in one and a half months. But when I got injured my injury from Day 1 showed that I would be out of the World Cup. Playing for India has always been special. We pushed 10 days we knew it was a difficult uphill task to reach and kind of be fit for the semi-final or final. When we pushed I kind of triggered my injury more and my injury became a little longer," Pandya said on his injury during a press conference for MI on Monday (Mar 18). Also Read: Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim asked to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup "My injury in the World Cup was a freak injury. It had nothing to do with my past injuries and it had nothing to do with my fitness. It was just I tried to stop the ball and twisted my ankle," he added. The all-rounder further revealed that he has been fit since the Afghanistan series which was played in January earlier this year but hasn't played as there were no matches after the series. "When I got fit the Afghanistan series just started, I have been fit since then but there were no games to play," Pandya said. The skipper will be fulfilling his role as an all-rounder in the IPL 2024 which starts on March 22. Pandya is crucial to India's plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be played from June 1 in the USA and West Indies.

'I tried to stop...,' India all-rounder Hardik Pandya opens up on ankle injury suffered in 2023 ODI World Cup

<p>Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has opened up on his injury last year during the ODI World Cup. Pandya said he promised the team management to return to action in five days&nbsp;but his haste led to aggravation of the injury, forcing him to skip the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya was last seen in action during the league match against Bangladesh in the marquee tournament.&nbsp;During the match, Pandya twisted his ankle when he came to bowl his first over of the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I had been preparing for the World Cup for more than a year. It was a freak injury during the match. The injury was said to be for 25 days and that would mean I would miss the rest of the World Cup, but I pushed," Pandya told host broadcasters Star Sports.</p>

<p>“I told the management that I would return after five days. I got injections done on my ankle in three places. I had to remove blood from my ankle because of the swelling. I wanted to give everything,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dont-believe-in-50s-or-100s-says-hardik-pandya-ahead-of-ipl-return-to-mi-696474"><strong>Also read | ‘Don’t believe in 50s or 100s,’ says Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL return to MI</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>I knew if I kept pushing...</strong></h2>

<p>Pandya said he knew that if he kept pushing, the injury would force him to be away from the game for a long time but the prospect of playing for his country in the World Cup was always the target.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Even if there was a one per cent chance, I could be with the team, I would do it. While I was pushing for that, I had a reoccurrence which eventually became a three-month injury. I was aiming to run when I could not walk after pushing for 10 days but I missed out."</p>

<p>Although India cruised to the final, his unavailability was felt during the summit clash when the team was put under pressure by record-champions Australia. The Indian side lost its way batting first and could not apply sufficient pressure with the ball while defending.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-returns-to-competitive-cricket-for-first-time-since-suffering-ankle-injury-694038"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hardik Pandya returns to competitive cricket for first time since suffering ankle injury</strong></a></p>

<p>After a lengthy time away from the game, Pandya appeared in a few domestic games last month and will be featuring for Mumbai Indians&nbsp;as IPL gets underway next week. His surprise return to MI will be the talking point as he replaces&nbsp;Rohit Sharma as the captain.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has opened up on his injury last year during the ODI World Cup. Pandya said he promised the team management to return to action in five days but his haste led to aggravation of the injury, forcing him to skip the tournament.

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has opened up on his injury last year during the ODI World Cup. Pandya said he promised the team management to return to action in five days but his haste led to aggravation of the injury, forcing him to skip the tournament. Pandya was last seen in action during the league match against Bangladesh in the marquee tournament. During the match, Pandya twisted his ankle when he came to bowl his first over of the day. “I had been preparing for the World Cup for more than a year. It was a freak injury during the match. The injury was said to be for 25 days and that would mean I would miss the rest of the World Cup, but I pushed," Pandya told host broadcasters Star Sports. “I told the management that I would return after five days. I got injections done on my ankle in three places. I had to remove blood from my ankle because of the swelling. I wanted to give everything,” he added. Also read | ‘Don’t believe in 50s or 100s,’ says Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL return to MI I knew if I kept pushing... Pandya said he knew that if he kept pushing, the injury would force him to be away from the game for a long time but the prospect of playing for his country in the World Cup was always the target. "Even if there was a one per cent chance, I could be with the team, I would do it. While I was pushing for that, I had a reoccurrence which eventually became a three-month injury. I was aiming to run when I could not walk after pushing for 10 days but I missed out." Although India cruised to the final, his unavailability was felt during the summit clash when the team was put under pressure by record-champions Australia. The Indian side lost its way batting first and could not apply sufficient pressure with the ball while defending. Also read | Hardik Pandya returns to competitive cricket for first time since suffering ankle injury After a lengthy time away from the game, Pandya appeared in a few domestic games last month and will be featuring for Mumbai Indians as IPL gets underway next week. His surprise return to MI will be the talking point as he replaces Rohit Sharma as the captain. (With inputs from agencies)

Hardik Pandya reveals how he pushed hard to return to Indian World Cup squad after injury

<p>IPL 2024 kicks off on March 22 with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who are also the defending champions, taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai. Like every year, there is a lot of buzz about the upcoming IPL season. Dhoni's return is once again making the headlines whereas his protege Rishabh Pant will also mark&nbsp;his comeback at the competitive level since his horrific car crash. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya will start his captaincy tenure with the Mumbai Indians (MI),&nbsp;heralding a new era for the five-time winners (following the end of Rohit Sharma's inspiring leadership).</p>

<p>Ahead of the IPL, WION exclusively interacted with former England spinner Graeme Swann. Swann spoke at length on Dhoni's IPL return and hailed the 42-year-old's fitness and longevity. In addition, he backed MI's bold call to replace Rohit with Hardik as the&nbsp;captain.</p>

<h2><strong>'I don't think IPL will be the same without MSD'</strong></h2>

<p>Dhoni has featured in all IPL seasons since its inception in 2008. At 42, he continues to inspire with his fitness and longevity. Hence, Swann said, "Oh, I have no worries about Dhoni. He is the IPL. He has been there since its inception. He is an absolute megastar in India. I don't think it will be the same without him. I am really looking forward to see him play once again. And he is such a great leader on the field. Even if his fitness wasn't the same as it was 5-6 years (ago), he is still very close to that.&nbsp;He is still performing at an elite level. I have no worries about MS Dhoni playing."</p>

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<h2><strong>Everyone knew Hardik would join Mumbai at some point: Swann</strong></h2>

<p>On the other hand, Swann backed MI team management's call to appoint Hardik as the captain, who rejoined the team after being traded by Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of last year's mini-auction in Dubai. While many have slammed their decision to remove Rohit, the Englishman claims it was the right call.</p>

<p>In this regard, he said, "Oh yes. It was (the right decision). He led two years in Gujarat and he was unbelievable. He got that title under his belt. He is a natural leader. Everyone knew at some point that he would return to the mother's arms in Mumbai. I think Mumbai recruited very well. They look very strong now."</p>

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<p>All eyes are on Dhoni's comeback on the 22-yard cricket strip. This might be his last season in the IPL. Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see how Hardik leads the star-studded MI lineup after his success as a leader in GT (where he led them to the championship in their maiden season in 2022).</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>CSK squad for IPL 2024:</strong>&nbsp;MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Avanish Rao Aravelly, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Ajay Mandal, Nishant Sindhu, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Choudhary.</p>

<p><strong>MI squad for IPL 2024:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.&nbsp;</p>


IPL 2024 kicks off on March 22 with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who are also the defending champions, taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai.

IPL 2024 kicks off on March 22 with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who are also the defending champions, taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai. Like every year, there is a lot of buzz about the upcoming IPL season. Dhoni's return is once again making the headlines whereas his protege Rishabh Pant will also mark his comeback at the competitive level since his horrific car crash. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya will start his captaincy tenure with the Mumbai Indians (MI), heralding a new era for the five-time winners (following the end of Rohit Sharma's inspiring leadership). Ahead of the IPL, WION exclusively interacted with former England spinner Graeme Swann. Swann spoke at length on Dhoni's IPL return and hailed the 42-year-old's fitness and longevity. In addition, he backed MI's bold call to replace Rohit with Hardik as the captain. 'I don't think IPL will be the same without MSD' Dhoni has featured in all IPL seasons since its inception in 2008. At 42, he continues to inspire with his fitness and longevity. Hence, Swann said, "Oh, I have no worries about Dhoni. He is the IPL. He has been there since its inception. He is an absolute megastar in India. I don't think it will be the same without him. I am really looking forward to see him play once again. And he is such a great leader on the field. Even if his fitness wasn't the same as it was 5-6 years (ago), he is still very close to that. He is still performing at an elite level. I have no worries about MS Dhoni playing." Also read: IPL 2024: 'He is like a diesel engine that never stops' - De Villiers hails CSK captain MS Dhoni's longevity Everyone knew Hardik would join Mumbai at some point: Swann On the other hand, Swann backed MI team management's call to appoint Hardik as the captain, who rejoined the team after being traded by Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of last year's mini-auction in Dubai. While many have slammed their decision to remove Rohit, the Englishman claims it was the right call. In this regard, he said, "Oh yes. It was (the right decision). He led two years in Gujarat and he was unbelievable. He got that title under his belt. He is a natural leader. Everyone knew at some point that he would return to the mother's arms in Mumbai. I think Mumbai recruited very well. They look very strong now." Also read: Would've given Rohit Sharma one more season as Mumbai Indians captain: Yuvraj All eyes are on Dhoni's comeback on the 22-yard cricket strip. This might be his last season in the IPL. Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see how Hardik leads the star-studded MI lineup after his success as a leader in GT (where he led them to the championship in their maiden season in 2022). Squads: CSK squad for IPL 2024: MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Avanish Rao Aravelly, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Ajay Mandal, Nishant Sindhu, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Choudhary. MI squad for IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.

Exclusive: 'He is the IPL' - Graeme Swann lauds MS Dhoni's fitness; backs Hardik's appointment as MI captain

<p>Ahead of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya recalled his ankle injury that led to him being sidelined from the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. Hardik played just three full&nbsp;games for India in the ODI WC and twisted his ankle while bowling in Rohit Sharma &amp; Co.'s fourth encounter&nbsp;versus Bangladesh in Pune on October 19. The MI skipper revealed why he decided to pull out from the tournament as he didn't want&nbsp;the team to have a player who is '50 per cent fit'.</p>

<p>While speaking to the press ahead of MI's IPL 2024 opener, versus Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 24 in Ahmedabad, Hardik stated, "When I got injured. When it happened, I had no clue how bad it is or how good it is. When I went to the scan as well. Initially, it just showed because, when I twisted my whole ankle, it just showed that it's just a little niggle, which would be fine."</p>

<p>"But as a couple of hours progressed, it showed the real picture where my ankle became like a big ankle. And in that process, straight away next day I went to NCA to make sure that I fasten my processes and make sure that I come back," he opined.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Do I want to represent India at 50 per cent? And the answer was No'</strong></h2>

<p>Hardik further mentioned, "Again, we tried every day to make sure that we are available for the World Cup and we had to take a call after 12th day where I had a recurrence again where my injury kind of expanded more."</p>

<p>And the question was that 'do I want to represent India at 50 per cent? And the answer was No. Because India deserves better than that, and I myself will not be able to justify the fact that I'm coming, not completely ready," he added.</p>

<p>Hardik concluded by saying, "And from there obviously journey started of my rehab and the whole process was the focus was only to make sure that I come back as soon as possible, but with injuries and with something like a freak injury which I had, you need to give time because it is not something which goes away in mobility or it goes with physio helping you. It is just natural body recovery which you need to do."</p>

<p>Hardik will be looking to play IPL 2024 without any injury concerns and then gear up for the ICC T20 World Cup. The T20 WC will commence on June 1, in West Indies and USA, and Rohit-led India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan.</p>

<p>At present, Hardik-starrer MI is gearing up for their IPL 2024 opener, where they play Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on March 24.</p>


Ahead of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya recalled his ankle injury that led to him being sidelined from the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. Hardik played just three full games for India in the ODI WC and twisted his ankle while bowling in Rohit Sharma & Co.

Ahead of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya recalled his ankle injury that led to him being sidelined from the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. Hardik played just three full games for India in the ODI WC and twisted his ankle while bowling in Rohit Sharma & Co.'s fourth encounter versus Bangladesh in Pune on October 19. The MI skipper revealed why he decided to pull out from the tournament as he didn't want the team to have a player who is '50 per cent fit'. While speaking to the press ahead of MI's IPL 2024 opener, versus Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 24 in Ahmedabad, Hardik stated, "When I got injured. When it happened, I had no clue how bad it is or how good it is. When I went to the scan as well. Initially, it just showed because, when I twisted my whole ankle, it just showed that it's just a little niggle, which would be fine." "But as a couple of hours progressed, it showed the real picture where my ankle became like a big ankle. And in that process, straight away next day I went to NCA to make sure that I fasten my processes and make sure that I come back," he opined. Also read: 'I know he is...': MI skipper Hardik says he won't feel 'awkward' in leading India captain Rohit in IPL 2024 'Do I want to represent India at 50 per cent? And the answer was No' Hardik further mentioned, "Again, we tried every day to make sure that we are available for the World Cup and we had to take a call after 12th day where I had a recurrence again where my injury kind of expanded more." And the question was that 'do I want to represent India at 50 per cent? And the answer was No. Because India deserves better than that, and I myself will not be able to justify the fact that I'm coming, not completely ready," he added. Hardik concluded by saying, "And from there obviously journey started of my rehab and the whole process was the focus was only to make sure that I come back as soon as possible, but with injuries and with something like a freak injury which I had, you need to give time because it is not something which goes away in mobility or it goes with physio helping you. It is just natural body recovery which you need to do." Hardik will be looking to play IPL 2024 without any injury concerns and then gear up for the ICC T20 World Cup. The T20 WC will commence on June 1, in West Indies and USA, and Rohit-led India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan. At present, Hardik-starrer MI is gearing up for their IPL 2024 opener, where they play Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on March 24.

Didn’t want to represent India at ‘50 per cent’: MI captain Hardik Pandya recalls his injury during ODI WC

<p>Ahead of the IPL 2024 opener, on March 22, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya and head coach Mark Boucher addressed the media. In the presser, Hardik spoke on leading India captain Rohit Sharma for the first time in the upcoming season. In December 2023, the MI team management named Hardik as the captain, replacing Rohit who led the franchise from 2013-2023 (winning them five titles).</p>

<p>Since the big announcement, a lot has been said and written about Hardik. It will be interesting to see how he leads Rohit, under whom he has played majority of his cricket. Hardik reacted to the prospect of leading Rohit and said that it won't be 'awkward' for him and feels Hitman will be around to help him whenever needed.</p>

<h2><strong>'Rohit is the captain of the Indian team'</strong></h2>

<p>Hardik said, "First of all, it won't be any different because he is going to be there to help me out, if I need any help. At the same time, he is the captain of the Indian team, which helps me because this team, what he has achieved under his captaincy, from now onwards, I want to carry forward what he has achieved."</p>

<p>"It won't be awkward or anything different. It will be a nice experience. I have played all my career under his captaincy. I know he is going to have a hand on my shoulder always, throughout the season," he further mentioned.</p>

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<p><strong>'To be very honest, we respect fans. At the same time, we focus on sport'</strong></p>

<p>On Rohit's removal as MI captain, many fans shared their disappointment. Even the social media followers of the MI franchise dipped considerably. Hardik reacted to the fans' sentiments and said on the negative response, "Backlash bit. To be very honest, we respect fans. At the same time, we focus on sport. I control the controllables. I don't focus on what I can't control. At the same time, I am very grateful to fans. They have every right to say what they say. I respect their opinion. At the same time, we will focus on doing well."</p>

<p>The five-time winners Mumbai&nbsp;will open their campaign in IPL 2024 versus Hardik's previous franchise GT, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24 (Sunday). The season-opener will be held between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai on Friday evening (March 22).</p>

<p><strong>MI squad for IPL 2024:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.</p>


Ahead of the IPL 2024 opener, on March 22, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya and head coach Mark Boucher addressed the media. In the presser, Hardik spoke on leading India captain Rohit Sharma for the first time in the upcoming season.

Ahead of the IPL 2024 opener, on March 22, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya and head coach Mark Boucher addressed the media. In the presser, Hardik spoke on leading India captain Rohit Sharma for the first time in the upcoming season. In December 2023, the MI team management named Hardik as the captain, replacing Rohit who led the franchise from 2013-2023 (winning them five titles). Since the big announcement, a lot has been said and written about Hardik. It will be interesting to see how he leads Rohit, under whom he has played majority of his cricket. Hardik reacted to the prospect of leading Rohit and said that it won't be 'awkward' for him and feels Hitman will be around to help him whenever needed. 'Rohit is the captain of the Indian team' Hardik said, "First of all, it won't be any different because he is going to be there to help me out, if I need any help. At the same time, he is the captain of the Indian team, which helps me because this team, what he has achieved under his captaincy, from now onwards, I want to carry forward what he has achieved." "It won't be awkward or anything different. It will be a nice experience. I have played all my career under his captaincy. I know he is going to have a hand on my shoulder always, throughout the season," he further mentioned. Also read: Rohit refuses to drop Kohli for T20 World Cup, sends clear message to Jay Shah – Reports 'To be very honest, we respect fans. At the same time, we focus on sport' On Rohit's removal as MI captain, many fans shared their disappointment. Even the social media followers of the MI franchise dipped considerably. Hardik reacted to the fans' sentiments and said on the negative response, "Backlash bit. To be very honest, we respect fans. At the same time, we focus on sport. I control the controllables. I don't focus on what I can't control. At the same time, I am very grateful to fans. They have every right to say what they say. I respect their opinion. At the same time, we will focus on doing well." The five-time winners Mumbai will open their campaign in IPL 2024 versus Hardik's previous franchise GT, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24 (Sunday). The season-opener will be held between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai on Friday evening (March 22). MI squad for IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.

‘I know he is...’: MI skipper Hardik says he won’t feel ‘awkward’ in leading India captain Rohit in IPL 2024

<p>Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians could be without their best batter, Suryakumar Yadav, for their first match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 24). SKY, as most fans call him, last played on December 14 against South Africa in a T20I match in Johannesburg and has been away since, recovering from the ankle surgery he underwent earlier this year.</p>

<p>Speaking to the media in a presser on Monday (March 18), Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher remained tight-lipped on Suryakumar’s fitness status, hinting at his absence from the XI for the marquee clash this coming Sunday. Per the latest reports, SKY will miss MI’s two warm-up games on Monday and Wednesday (March 20) before they fly to Ahmedabad for GT clash.</p>

<p>Boucher said he keeps reading several reports of players getting injured and missing action but admitted to trusting MI’s medical staff to take care of the star batter as the 17th season of IPL looms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Surya at the moment is on the guidance of the Indian cricket team as well," Boucher said at the pre-season press conference in Mumbai on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Just waiting for updates on that. I don't like to micromanage. We've got a world-class medical team that's in control of all of that. Yes, the past, we have had a few fitness issues. We are always going to be in that sort of domain of having fitness issues as other teams are as well.</p>

<p>"Every time I look at my WhatsApp, there are reports of other teams also losing players. We trust our medical team that they're doing the right things. Look, if we lose one or two from a fitness perspective, it is what it is. That's important, and we just have to keep on the right track and sharp on replacements,” Boucher explained.</p>

<h2>Record-breaker SKY yet to return to action</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, since slamming his record-equalling fourth T20I hundred against the Proteas at the Wanderers, SKY missed all on-field action. He has undergone two surgeries since, one for his ankle and another for a sports hernia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although without him, India won the T20I series against Afghanistan (at home in January) – their last white-ball assignment before IPL begins, the Men in Blue will need SKY at number four in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA in June.</p>

<p>Per the earlier reports, Suryakumar, like Hardik Pandya, who was also away from international cricket in October last year, was set to play in the DY Patil T20 Cup, a private annual event in Mumbai, but remained on the sidelines, waiting to get fitness clearance certificate from the doctors at the NCA.</p>

<p>The IPL 2024 begins on March 22 (Friday) in Chennai, with CSK and RCB playing the tournament opener.&nbsp;</p>


Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians could be without their best batter, Suryakumar Yadav, for their first match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 24).

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians could be without their best batter, Suryakumar Yadav, for their first match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 24). SKY, as most fans call him, last played on December 14 against South Africa in a T20I match in Johannesburg and has been away since, recovering from the ankle surgery he underwent earlier this year. Speaking to the media in a presser on Monday (March 18), Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher remained tight-lipped on Suryakumar’s fitness status, hinting at his absence from the XI for the marquee clash this coming Sunday. Per the latest reports, SKY will miss MI’s two warm-up games on Monday and Wednesday (March 20) before they fly to Ahmedabad for GT clash. Boucher said he keeps reading several reports of players getting injured and missing action but admitted to trusting MI’s medical staff to take care of the star batter as the 17th season of IPL looms. ALSO READ: 'I know he is...': MI skipper Hardik says he won't feel 'awkward' in leading India captain Rohit in IPL 2024 "Surya at the moment is on the guidance of the Indian cricket team as well," Boucher said at the pre-season press conference in Mumbai on Monday. "Just waiting for updates on that. I don't like to micromanage. We've got a world-class medical team that's in control of all of that. Yes, the past, we have had a few fitness issues. We are always going to be in that sort of domain of having fitness issues as other teams are as well. "Every time I look at my WhatsApp, there are reports of other teams also losing players. We trust our medical team that they're doing the right things. Look, if we lose one or two from a fitness perspective, it is what it is. That's important, and we just have to keep on the right track and sharp on replacements,” Boucher explained. Record-breaker SKY yet to return to action Meanwhile, since slamming his record-equalling fourth T20I hundred against the Proteas at the Wanderers, SKY missed all on-field action. He has undergone two surgeries since, one for his ankle and another for a sports hernia. Although without him, India won the T20I series against Afghanistan (at home in January) – their last white-ball assignment before IPL begins, the Men in Blue will need SKY at number four in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA in June. Per the earlier reports, Suryakumar, like Hardik Pandya, who was also away from international cricket in October last year, was set to play in the DY Patil T20 Cup, a private annual event in Mumbai, but remained on the sidelines, waiting to get fitness clearance certificate from the doctors at the NCA. The IPL 2024 begins on March 22 (Friday) in Chennai, with CSK and RCB playing the tournament opener.

IPL 2024: Blow to Mumbai Indians as Suryakumar Yadav doubtful for side’s opener against Gujarat Titans

<p>Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged that the batters couldn't hold their nerve in the Women's Premier League (WPL) eliminator on March 15 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Chasing 136, MI were in complete command with 16 needed of 13 balls and seven wickets in hand but eventually lost the game by 5 runs. The win propelled RCB to their maiden WPL final while defending champions MI crashed out of the tournament.</p>

<p>"We bowled really well to restrict them to under 140. Batting was also good but in the last 12 balls, we could not bat well. We just needed one boundary and we were not able to get it. That is what this game always teaches you. It puts you under pressure and you have to keep learning from it. When we lost my wicket, our batters could not hold their nerve, that was the turning point," said Kaur at the post-match presentation.</p>

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<p>The drama started when Kaur got out on the last ball of the 18th over, leaving MI with 16 to get in last two. Sophie Molineux then gave away just four runs in the penultimate over and got Sajeevan Sajana out as well. The MI skipper was full of praise of Sajana despite her&nbsp;not able to finish the job.</p>

<p>"She (Sajana) is someone who can hit the ball really hard, and that is what we want the WPL to do, to create more young players," said Kaur about the youngster.</p>

<p>In the last over, MI couldn't score 12 runs and only managed six runs to lose the game.</p>

<p>"We fought really hard. This season was a little up and down. Last season we did really well. we learned a lot and hopefully next season, we can come back hard," said Kaur.</p>

<p>RCB will now play Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2024 final on March 17.</p>


Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged that the batters couldn't hold their nerve in the Women's Premier League (WPL) eliminator on March 15 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged that the batters couldn't hold their nerve in the Women's Premier League (WPL) eliminator on March 15 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Chasing 136, MI were in complete command with 16 needed of 13 balls and seven wickets in hand but eventually lost the game by 5 runs. The win propelled RCB to their maiden WPL final while defending champions MI crashed out of the tournament. "We bowled really well to restrict them to under 140. Batting was also good but in the last 12 balls, we could not bat well. We just needed one boundary and we were not able to get it. That is what this game always teaches you. It puts you under pressure and you have to keep learning from it. When we lost my wicket, our batters could not hold their nerve, that was the turning point," said Kaur at the post-match presentation. Also Read: WPL 2024, Eliminator: Heartbreak for MI as RCB clinch thriller to reach maiden final The drama started when Kaur got out on the last ball of the 18th over, leaving MI with 16 to get in last two. Sophie Molineux then gave away just four runs in the penultimate over and got Sajeevan Sajana out as well. The MI skipper was full of praise of Sajana despite her not able to finish the job. "She (Sajana) is someone who can hit the ball really hard, and that is what we want the WPL to do, to create more young players," said Kaur about the youngster. In the last over, MI couldn't score 12 runs and only managed six runs to lose the game. "We fought really hard. This season was a little up and down. Last season we did really well. we learned a lot and hopefully next season, we can come back hard," said Kaur. RCB will now play Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2024 final on March 17.

WPL 2024, Eliminator: 'Batters couldn't hold nerve,' says MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur after shock loss to RCB

<p>Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra finally broke his silence on Hardik Pandya’s shock trade to his former franchise, Mumbai Indians, ahead of IPL 2024. Although Nehra said that the franchise would miss Pandya, he admitted not trying enough to convince him to stay, knowing Pandya's intentions of returning to his old team for which he played for six years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nehra explained how, with each passing year, everyone learns a lot from the cash-rich league, Pandya’s switch to MI (where he replaced Rohit as the new captain) makes one understand the importance of growth and what moving ahead in life means.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nehra said in times to come, more such trades will make headlines.</p>

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<p>"I didn't try to convince him a lot. That is because as you play more, the more experience you gain - like he came here and played for two years."</p>

<p>“[But] he played for that team (Mumbai Indians) for five or six years. And the way this game has been going along, people say that it is heading in the direction of soccer or basketball. So, we will end up seeing those trades [in cricket too]. "</p>

<p>“Yes, GT will miss Hardik Pandya. But it is a new opportunity for him. Every year IPL teaches you something new, and this year too there will be something new to learn. Best wishes [to him] from our side,” Nehra said.</p>

<h2>Not easy to replace Shami, Hardik</h2>

<p>Having won the league in their first attempt in 2022, Gujarat made it to the finals in their second season only to lose to CSK in a rain-hit thriller. The mantra behind their success was the core that included several overseas stars and Indian Team players like Pandya, Gill and Mohammed Shami – two of whom will not be there this season.</p>

<p>Speaking on Shami and Pandya’s absence, Nehra said no money can buy the experience both brought to the table and that the franchise will miss them.</p>

<p>“In any sport, you have to move on. You can't buy experience to replace Hardik, Shami, it's not going to be easy," Nehra said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But, there's the learning curve. Every year, new guys come, and they step in, and that's how teams move forward. In IPL, every team has the luxury of 25 players. It's a 12-person game, but you are talking about Hardik Pandya and Shami - to fill those shoes is not easy.”</p>

<p>“But like I said, we have enough people, Umesh Yadav, again a guy who has been playing IPL [for] 10-12 years. Sai Kishore, he didn't play last year, but he's been doing so well. So every year, you will see new guys, and you have to believe in yourself and prepare for that,” Nehra added.</p>


Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra finally broke his silence on Hardik Pandya’s shock trade to his former franchise, Mumbai Indians, ahead of IPL 2024. Although Nehra said that the franchise would miss Pandya, he admitted not trying enough to convince him to stay, knowing Pandya's intentions of returning to his old team for which he played for six years.

Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra finally broke his silence on Hardik Pandya’s shock trade to his former franchise, Mumbai Indians, ahead of IPL 2024. Although Nehra said that the franchise would miss Pandya, he admitted not trying enough to convince him to stay, knowing Pandya's intentions of returning to his old team for which he played for six years. Nehra explained how, with each passing year, everyone learns a lot from the cash-rich league, Pandya’s switch to MI (where he replaced Rohit as the new captain) makes one understand the importance of growth and what moving ahead in life means. Nehra said in times to come, more such trades will make headlines. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: GT coach Nehra throws weight behind new captain Shubman Gill, says he’s excited to watch him operate "I didn't try to convince him a lot. That is because as you play more, the more experience you gain - like he came here and played for two years." “[But] he played for that team (Mumbai Indians) for five or six years. And the way this game has been going along, people say that it is heading in the direction of soccer or basketball. So, we will end up seeing those trades [in cricket too]. " “Yes, GT will miss Hardik Pandya. But it is a new opportunity for him. Every year IPL teaches you something new, and this year too there will be something new to learn. Best wishes [to him] from our side,” Nehra said. Not easy to replace Shami, Hardik Having won the league in their first attempt in 2022, Gujarat made it to the finals in their second season only to lose to CSK in a rain-hit thriller. The mantra behind their success was the core that included several overseas stars and Indian Team players like Pandya, Gill and Mohammed Shami – two of whom will not be there this season. Speaking on Shami and Pandya’s absence, Nehra said no money can buy the experience both brought to the table and that the franchise will miss them. “In any sport, you have to move on. You can't buy experience to replace Hardik, Shami, it's not going to be easy," Nehra said. “But, there's the learning curve. Every year, new guys come, and they step in, and that's how teams move forward. In IPL, every team has the luxury of 25 players. It's a 12-person game, but you are talking about Hardik Pandya and Shami - to fill those shoes is not easy.” “But like I said, we have enough people, Umesh Yadav, again a guy who has been playing IPL [for] 10-12 years. Sai Kishore, he didn't play last year, but he's been doing so well. So every year, you will see new guys, and you have to believe in yourself and prepare for that,” Nehra added.

IPL 2024: ‘I didn't try to convince him a lot’- Nehra breaks silence on Hardik Pandya’s move to Mumbai Indians

<p>Legendary Sri Lanka bowler Lasith Malinga hailed the impact of Mumbai Indians’ academy MI Juniors as they continue to nurture the upcoming talent. Malinga, once the holder of the most wickets feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is in Mumbai as he prepares for the upcoming season of the most lucrative cricket league in the world. Malinga paid a visit to the MI Junior Inter-School cricket tournament’s fourth edition where he oversaw a host of upcoming talents.</p>

<p>“MI has always backed talent. Jasprit Bumrah in 2013, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya have all been backed by MI. They have gone on to play for India. MI Junior is another such great platform for budding cricketers. Youngsters can perform there and then go on to play for the state and national side too in the future,” Malinga said while speaking after the event in Mumbai.</p>

<p>"It is a brilliant opportunity for young cricketers in Mumbai. I am really thankful to MI for hosting a tournament like this where young cricketers can show their talent. They get to learn how to approach tournaments, deal with pressure. Once they display their talent, they can then go on to make a career in cricket,” Malinga added on the MI Junior.</p>

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<p>Malinga joined the MI camp a couple of days ago and has met up with new captain Hardik Pandya and several other players who were not representing the national side or were not part of the domestic season. Malinga’s experience will play a crucial role in the coming days as MI bid for a sixth title in the IPL.</p>

<p>The five-time champions will start their campaign on Sunday (March 24) when they take on Pandya’s former side Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Both teams will look to have&nbsp;a winning start.</p>

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Legendary Sri Lanka bowler Lasith Malinga hailed the impact of Mumbai Indians’ academy MI Juniors as they continue to nurture the upcoming talent. Malinga, once the holder of the most wickets feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is in Mumbai as he prepares for the upcoming season of the most lucrative cricket league in the world.

Legendary Sri Lanka bowler Lasith Malinga hailed the impact of Mumbai Indians’ academy MI Juniors as they continue to nurture the upcoming talent. Malinga, once the holder of the most wickets feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is in Mumbai as he prepares for the upcoming season of the most lucrative cricket league in the world. Malinga paid a visit to the MI Junior Inter-School cricket tournament’s fourth edition where he oversaw a host of upcoming talents. “MI has always backed talent. Jasprit Bumrah in 2013, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya have all been backed by MI. They have gone on to play for India. MI Junior is another such great platform for budding cricketers. Youngsters can perform there and then go on to play for the state and national side too in the future,” Malinga said while speaking after the event in Mumbai. "It is a brilliant opportunity for young cricketers in Mumbai. I am really thankful to MI for hosting a tournament like this where young cricketers can show their talent. They get to learn how to approach tournaments, deal with pressure. Once they display their talent, they can then go on to make a career in cricket,” Malinga added on the MI Junior. ALSO READ | Dutch footballer Quincy Promes arrested in drug smuggling case Malinga joined the MI camp a couple of days ago and has met up with new captain Hardik Pandya and several other players who were not representing the national side or were not part of the domestic season. Malinga’s experience will play a crucial role in the coming days as MI bid for a sixth title in the IPL. The five-time champions will start their campaign on Sunday (March 24) when they take on Pandya’s former side Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Both teams will look to have a winning start.

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians have always backed talent - Legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga

<p>A place in the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 is up for grabs as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator clash on Friday (Mar 15). This will be the second consecutive meeting between the sides in three days, having also met in the final league match of the season where RCB won by seven wickets. The win, however, did not make any difference for the champions as they finished second in the league phase and will be the designated home team during Friday’s clash.</p>

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<p>A win for Mumbai on Friday will see a repeat of the WPL 2023 edition final while RCB will try to put behind a poor 2023 season. Mumbai have a proud head-to-head record against RCB, having won three matches during the two seasons. However, the champions will be aware of Ellyse Perry’s threat having bagged figures of 15/6 and scoring 40 unbeaten in the last league match.</p>

<p>On the flip side, RCB will look to clinch a place in the final for the first time having finished third in the standings. They won four matches in the eight league matches and will look to book a place against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Apart from Perry, Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine will be the other players to watch.</p>

<h2><strong>Head-to-Head</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Total Matches:</strong> 4</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians:&nbsp;</strong>3 Win</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore:&nbsp;</strong>1 Win</p>

<h2><strong>Form</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians:</strong>&nbsp;LWWLW</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore:&nbsp;</strong>WLLWL</p>

<h2><strong>Match Details</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Match No: </strong>Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Eliminator</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi</p>

<p><strong>Time Start:</strong> 7:30 PM with toss taking place at 7:00 PM</p>

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<h2><strong>Result Prediction</strong></h2>

<p>Considering the head-to-head record,&nbsp;Mumbai Indians have the upper hand, however, Royal Challengers have momentum on their side. RCB beat Mumbai for the first time in their last league match and will be full of confidence. We predict RCB to beat MI as they have momentum heading into the Eliminator.</p>

<h2><strong>Predicted XIs of both teams</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Issy Wong, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Keerthana Balakrishnan, Saika Ishaque</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore: </strong></p>

<p>Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Nadine de Klerk, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, Simran Bahadur, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur</p>


A place in the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 is up for grabs as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator clash on Friday (Mar 15).

A place in the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 is up for grabs as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator clash on Friday (Mar 15). This will be the second consecutive meeting between the sides in three days, having also met in the final league match of the season where RCB won by seven wickets. The win, however, did not make any difference for the champions as they finished second in the league phase and will be the designated home team during Friday’s clash. 🚨 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 🚨 Paltan, send in your wishes for the team 👇#OneFamily #AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL #MIvRCB | @confluentinc pic.twitter.com/L0iwVsg9jC — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 15, 2024 × A win for Mumbai on Friday will see a repeat of the WPL 2023 edition final while RCB will try to put behind a poor 2023 season. Mumbai have a proud head-to-head record against RCB, having won three matches during the two seasons. However, the champions will be aware of Ellyse Perry’s threat having bagged figures of 15/6 and scoring 40 unbeaten in the last league match. On the flip side, RCB will look to clinch a place in the final for the first time having finished third in the standings. They won four matches in the eight league matches and will look to book a place against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Apart from Perry, Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine will be the other players to watch. Head-to-Head Total Matches: 4 Mumbai Indians: 3 Win Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1 Win Form Mumbai Indians: LWWLW Royal Challengers Bangalore: WLLWL Match Details Match No: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Eliminator Location: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Time Start: 7:30 PM with toss taking place at 7:00 PM ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2024: ICC to release additional tickets for 13 matches on March 19 Result Prediction Considering the head-to-head record, Mumbai Indians have the upper hand, however, Royal Challengers have momentum on their side. RCB beat Mumbai for the first time in their last league match and will be full of confidence. We predict RCB to beat MI as they have momentum heading into the Eliminator. Predicted XIs of both teams Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Issy Wong, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Keerthana Balakrishnan, Saika Ishaque Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Nadine de Klerk, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, Simran Bahadur, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur

MI-W vs RCB-W, WPL Preview: Mumbai eye back-to-back finals as Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers stand in way

<p>Ahead of the IPL 2024 edition, which kicks off on March 22 in Chennai, all eyes are on Hardik Pandya who is set to commence his journey as Mumbai Indians (MI) captain. The MI management announced the big news in Dec 2023, after trading Hardik from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mini-auction, that the all-rounder -- who made his IPL debut for MI in IPL 2015 -- will lead the side, replacing Rohit Sharma.</p>

<p>Under Rohit, MI became a force to reckon with; winning all&nbsp;five of their IPL titles in his leadership. He started leading the franchise midway during IPL 2013 and led them to the championship in the same year, winning four more in IPL 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Before IPL 2024's commencement, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh -- who was also part of MI in IPL 2019 -- stated that he would've given Rohit another season as captain and made Hardik his deputy.</p>

<p>In a video for host broadcasters Star Sports, Yuvraj said, "Rohit Sharma is a 5-time IPL winner as a captain. Removing him is a big decision. I would have gotten someone in, like they brought Hardik (Pandya), but I still would have given Rohit one more season and let Hardik be the vice-captain and see how the whole franchise works."</p>

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<h2><strong>'I understand the franchise has to see the future&nbsp;but...'</strong></h2>

<p>Yuvraj further stated, "I understand from the franchise's point of view, they have to see the future of the franchise. But then again, Rohit is captaining India and still playing well, so it's a big decision. " He opined on Hardik and added, "In terms of talent, yes, he has great talent. Being captain of Gujarat will be different from being captain of Mumbai. Expectations are a lot. Mumbai Indians have been a big side."</p>

<p>MI will open their campaign in IPL 2024 versus Hardik's previous franchise GT, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24 (Sunday).</p>

<p><strong>MI squad for IPL 2024:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.&nbsp;</p>


Ahead of the IPL 2024 edition, which kicks off on March 22 in Chennai, all eyes are on Hardik Pandya who is set to commence his journey as Mumbai Indians (MI) captain.

Ahead of the IPL 2024 edition, which kicks off on March 22 in Chennai, all eyes are on Hardik Pandya who is set to commence his journey as Mumbai Indians (MI) captain. The MI management announced the big news in Dec 2023, after trading Hardik from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mini-auction, that the all-rounder -- who made his IPL debut for MI in IPL 2015 -- will lead the side, replacing Rohit Sharma. Under Rohit, MI became a force to reckon with; winning all five of their IPL titles in his leadership. He started leading the franchise midway during IPL 2013 and led them to the championship in the same year, winning four more in IPL 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Before IPL 2024's commencement, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh -- who was also part of MI in IPL 2019 -- stated that he would've given Rohit another season as captain and made Hardik his deputy. In a video for host broadcasters Star Sports, Yuvraj said, "Rohit Sharma is a 5-time IPL winner as a captain. Removing him is a big decision. I would have gotten someone in, like they brought Hardik (Pandya), but I still would have given Rohit one more season and let Hardik be the vice-captain and see how the whole franchise works." Also read: Shreyas Iyer likely to miss IPL 2024 start due to recurring back injury - Reports 'I understand the franchise has to see the future but...' Yuvraj further stated, "I understand from the franchise's point of view, they have to see the future of the franchise. But then again, Rohit is captaining India and still playing well, so it's a big decision. " He opined on Hardik and added, "In terms of talent, yes, he has great talent. Being captain of Gujarat will be different from being captain of Mumbai. Expectations are a lot. Mumbai Indians have been a big side." MI will open their campaign in IPL 2024 versus Hardik's previous franchise GT, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24 (Sunday). MI squad for IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.

Would've given Rohit Sharma one more season as Mumbai Indians captain: Yuvraj

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women's all-rounder Ellyse Perry bowled the best spell in Women's Premier League (WPL) history on Tuesday (Mar 12). Perry finished with the figures of 6/15 against Mumbai Indians (MI) to help her team qualify for the playoffs of 2024 season. She also scored 40 unbeaten runs in RCB's 114-run chase and deservingly won the Player of the Match award.</p>

<p>Choosing to bowl first after winning the toss in New Delhi, MI were off to a good start, scoring 43/1 in the powerplay before Perry ran amok through MI batting line-up. She dismissed Sajeevan Sajana and Harmanpreet Kaur on consecutive balls in the ninth over of the innings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In her next over, she again took two back-to-back wickets sending Amelia Kerr and Amanjot Kaur, bringing Mumbai down to 5/73 at midway. In her last over of the spell, Perry again two wickets, dismissing Pooja Vastrakar and and Nat-Sciver Brunt on third and last ball of the 13th over to crush MI. Have a look at some of the wickets below:</p>

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<p>After Perry's sensational spell, MI couldn't do much and folded out for 113 in 19 overs. During the chase, RCB had some hiccups, losing three wickets for 39 runs in 6.1 overs before Perry and Richa Ghosh added unbeaten 76 runs for the fourth wicket. The partnership took RCB home in 15 overs and into the playoffs.</p>

<p>With eight points in eight games, RCB sit third in the playoff and will be playing the second-placed team in the points table in the eliminator on March 15. RCB could end up playing second-placed MI again in the eliminator if Delhi either win their last game against Gujarat Giants on Wednesday (Mar 13) or lose by a lower margin to keep the net run rate higher than Mumbai.</p>

<p>The top-place finisher in the group stage will directly secure a place in the final, scheduled to be played on March 19.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women's all-rounder Ellyse Perry bowled the best spell in Women's Premier League (WPL) history on Tuesday (Mar 12). Perry finished with the figures of 6/15 against Mumbai Indians (MI) to help her team qualify for the playoffs of 2024 season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women's all-rounder Ellyse Perry bowled the best spell in Women's Premier League (WPL) history on Tuesday (Mar 12). Perry finished with the figures of 6/15 against Mumbai Indians (MI) to help her team qualify for the playoffs of 2024 season. She also scored 40 unbeaten runs in RCB's 114-run chase and deservingly won the Player of the Match award. Choosing to bowl first after winning the toss in New Delhi, MI were off to a good start, scoring 43/1 in the powerplay before Perry ran amok through MI batting line-up. She dismissed Sajeevan Sajana and Harmanpreet Kaur on consecutive balls in the ninth over of the innings. Also Read: India pacer Mohammed Siraj reveals he mulled quitting cricket in 2019! Here's why In her next over, she again took two back-to-back wickets sending Amelia Kerr and Amanjot Kaur, bringing Mumbai down to 5/73 at midway. In her last over of the spell, Perry again two wickets, dismissing Pooja Vastrakar and and Nat-Sciver Brunt on third and last ball of the 13th over to crush MI. Have a look at some of the wickets below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) × After Perry's sensational spell, MI couldn't do much and folded out for 113 in 19 overs. During the chase, RCB had some hiccups, losing three wickets for 39 runs in 6.1 overs before Perry and Richa Ghosh added unbeaten 76 runs for the fourth wicket. The partnership took RCB home in 15 overs and into the playoffs. With eight points in eight games, RCB sit third in the playoff and will be playing the second-placed team in the points table in the eliminator on March 15. RCB could end up playing second-placed MI again in the eliminator if Delhi either win their last game against Gujarat Giants on Wednesday (Mar 13) or lose by a lower margin to keep the net run rate higher than Mumbai. The top-place finisher in the group stage will directly secure a place in the final, scheduled to be played on March 19.

WPL 2024: RCB's Ellyse Perry bowls BEST SPELL in tournament history during match vs MI - WATCH

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<p>Riding on an all-round performance from Ellyse Perry, Royal Challengers Bangalore-Women (RCB-W) secured a berth in the eliminator after defeating Mumbai Indians-Women (MI-W) by seven wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday (Mar 12) evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Perry picked six wickets and quite effectively stopped the high-flying Mumbai batting lineup from setting up a competitive total after Hayley Matthews and S Sajana provided a 43-run opening partnership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Australian, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders to ever play the sport, accounted for the wickets of MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr and Pooja Vastrakar among others. She created history by becoming the first player in WPL history to bag a six-wicket haul while Mumbai recorded the second-lowest total.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-v-eng-we-got-timid-as-series-went-on-brendon-mccullum-on-bazball-getting-exposed-against-india-698682">IND v ENG: ‘We got timid as series went on’ – Brendon McCullum on Bazball getting exposed against India</a></strong></p>

<p>Chasing a lowly target of 114, RCB made the task tricky for themselves as openers Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Molineux could not get going and departed with the scoreboard reading 25/2 at the end of the fifth over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The situation could have been worse if Nat Sciver-Brunt had not put down two dollies, effectively giving a reprieve to Molineux and Richa Ghosh.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the chase in jeopardy, Perry (40*)&nbsp;once again took responsibility and forged a crucial 76-run&nbsp;partnership alongside Ghosh, with the latter taking the aggressive route.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2024-gujarat-giants-outfox-up-warriorz-despite-deeptis-late-heroics-699111"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants outfox UP Warriorz despite Deepti’s late heroics</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Everything came together</strong></h2>

<p>In the end, RCB-W coasted home comfortably with seven wickets and 30 balls in the kitty to set up a repeat of today's game in the eliminator, scheduled for Friday (Mar 15). Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals-Women have already qualified for the final where they will meet the winner of the eliminator.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quizzed after the match about her scintillating performance, Perry said it was one of those days when everything came together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sometimes it just goes your way, doesn't it? It was just nice to come out and play a great match with the girls. Nice to get a win against a side like Mumbai Indians - it was our first since the competition started. I really enjoy bowling. Our coaches backed me. Just felt that conditions were good. I just managed to find the right spot," said Perry.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Brief scores:</strong>&nbsp;Mumbai Indians 113 ( Hayley Matthews 26, S Sajana 30; Ellyse Perry 6-15) lose to Royal Challengers Bangalore: 115/3 in 15 overs (Ellyse Perry 40*, Richa Ghosh 36*, Hayley Matthews 1/11).</p>


Riding on an all-round performance from Ellyse Perry, Royal Challengers Bangalore-Women (RCB-W) secured a berth in the eliminator after defeating Mumbai Indians-Women (MI-W) by seven wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday (Mar 12) evening.

Riding on an all-round performance from Ellyse Perry, Royal Challengers Bangalore-Women (RCB-W) secured a berth in the eliminator after defeating Mumbai Indians-Women (MI-W) by seven wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday (Mar 12) evening. Perry picked six wickets and quite effectively stopped the high-flying Mumbai batting lineup from setting up a competitive total after Hayley Matthews and S Sajana provided a 43-run opening partnership. The Australian, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders to ever play the sport, accounted for the wickets of MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr and Pooja Vastrakar among others. She created history by becoming the first player in WPL history to bag a six-wicket haul while Mumbai recorded the second-lowest total. Also read: IND v ENG: ‘We got timid as series went on’ – Brendon McCullum on Bazball getting exposed against India Chasing a lowly target of 114, RCB made the task tricky for themselves as openers Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Molineux could not get going and departed with the scoreboard reading 25/2 at the end of the fifth over. The situation could have been worse if Nat Sciver-Brunt had not put down two dollies, effectively giving a reprieve to Molineux and Richa Ghosh. With the chase in jeopardy, Perry (40*) once again took responsibility and forged a crucial 76-run partnership alongside Ghosh, with the latter taking the aggressive route. Also read | WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants outfox UP Warriorz despite Deepti’s late heroics Everything came together In the end, RCB-W coasted home comfortably with seven wickets and 30 balls in the kitty to set up a repeat of today's game in the eliminator, scheduled for Friday (Mar 15). Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals-Women have already qualified for the final where they will meet the winner of the eliminator. Quizzed after the match about her scintillating performance, Perry said it was one of those days when everything came together. "Sometimes it just goes your way, doesn't it? It was just nice to come out and play a great match with the girls. Nice to get a win against a side like Mumbai Indians - it was our first since the competition started. I really enjoy bowling. Our coaches backed me. Just felt that conditions were good. I just managed to find the right spot," said Perry. Brief scores: Mumbai Indians 113 ( Hayley Matthews 26, S Sajana 30; Ellyse Perry 6-15) lose to Royal Challengers Bangalore: 115/3 in 15 overs (Ellyse Perry 40*, Richa Ghosh 36*, Hayley Matthews 1/11).

WPL 2024: Ellyse Perry’s all-round heroics against MI-W help RCB-W secure eliminator spot

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