Indian captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the media on Thursday (May 2) regarding the squad picked for the T20 World Cup,&nbsp;scheduled to get underway in the West Indies and USA next month. Quizzed about the controversial exclusion of Rinku Singh, Agarkar said it was the 'toughest' decision he has had to take and that Rinku had nothing wrong to deserve the snub.&nbsp;

The fans and former cricketers have been fuming ever since Rinku was dropped from the squad, despite having proven&nbsp;his worth in the shortest format of the game, whenever given a chance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Toughest thing we have had to do. He [Rinku]&nbsp;has done nothing wrong or for that matter Shubman Gill. It is about the combination...we are not sure about the conditions we will get," said Agarkar.&nbsp;

"We wanted to try and have enough options. There are&nbsp;a couple of wrist spinners included - Chahal and Kuldeep to give Rohit more options. Axar, again, a batting allrounder or rather bowling allrounder," he added.&nbsp;

Agarkar, who donned the Indian jersey in four T20Is said it was unfortunate that Rinku missed out on the WC flight.&nbsp;

"It&nbsp;is just unfortunate, I don't think it has anything to do with Rinku. It is not his ball that he has&nbsp;missed out," said Agarkar.&nbsp;

"He is still one of the travelling subs, that's how close he was. I know it can be a little bit tough on him but at the end of the day, you can only pick 15."

Addressing concerns about why four spinners were included in the squad when one of the places could have gone to Rinku, Rohit cleared that he wanted four spinners in the squad.

"I wanted four spinners. The match starts at 10 in the morning and there is little technical aspect involved. I won't give the entire reason for it," said Rohit.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-youve-made-him-a-scapegoat-former-indian-cricketer-blasts-bcci-for-rinku-singhs-exclusion-717014">Also read |&nbsp;'You've made him a scapegoat', former Indian cricketer blasts BCCI for Rinku Singh's exclusion from WC squad</a>

<h2>Fans furious</h2>

Ever since making his debut for the Indian team in the T20 format, Rinku has been one of the most consistent batters.&nbsp;In his short 15-match T20I career so far, Rinku has scored 356 runs at an enviable average of 89 and strike rate of 176.24.&nbsp;

Despite the stats backing Rinku's ability,&nbsp;the selectors opted to go with Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube as the preferred finishers, primarily due to their bowling abilities.

"We want someone in the middle over to play that role [hitting big]&nbsp;and play&nbsp;freely and we picked Dube based on what he's done in IPL. We spoke about it and selected but our playing XI isn't guaranteed," said Rohit on Dube's selection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Wednesday (May 1), Rinku's father, Khanchandra Singh,&nbsp; revealed that his son was heartbroken after being excluded from the squad.&nbsp;

India squad:&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj

Reserves:&nbsp;Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan

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Indian captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the media on Thursday (May 2) regarding the squad picked for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to get underway in the West Indies and USA next month.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the media on Thursday (May 2) regarding the squad picked for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to get underway in the West Indies and USA next month. Quizzed about the controversial exclusion of Rinku Singh, Agarkar said it was the 'toughest' decision he has had to take and that Rinku had nothing wrong to deserve the snub. The fans and former cricketers have been fuming ever since Rinku was dropped from the squad, despite having proven his worth in the shortest format of the game, whenever given a chance. "Toughest thing we have had to do. He [Rinku] has done nothing wrong or for that matter Shubman Gill. It is about the combination...we are not sure about the conditions we will get," said Agarkar. "We wanted to try and have enough options. There are a couple of wrist spinners included - Chahal and Kuldeep to give Rohit more options. Axar, again, a batting allrounder or rather bowling allrounder," he added. Agarkar, who donned the Indian jersey in four T20Is said it was unfortunate that Rinku missed out on the WC flight. "It is just unfortunate, I don't think it has anything to do with Rinku. It is not his ball that he has missed out," said Agarkar. "He is still one of the travelling subs, that's how close he was. I know it can be a little bit tough on him but at the end of the day, you can only pick 15." Addressing concerns about why four spinners were included in the squad when one of the places could have gone to Rinku, Rohit cleared that he wanted four spinners in the squad. "I wanted four spinners. The match starts at 10 in the morning and there is little technical aspect involved. I won't give the entire reason for it," said Rohit. Also read | 'You've made him a scapegoat', former Indian cricketer blasts BCCI for Rinku Singh's exclusion from WC squad Fans furious Ever since making his debut for the Indian team in the T20 format, Rinku has been one of the most consistent batters. In his short 15-match T20I career so far, Rinku has scored 356 runs at an enviable average of 89 and strike rate of 176.24. Despite the stats backing Rinku's ability, the selectors opted to go with Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube as the preferred finishers, primarily due to their bowling abilities. "We want someone in the middle over to play that role [hitting big] and play freely and we picked Dube based on what he's done in IPL. We spoke about it and selected but our playing XI isn't guaranteed," said Rohit on Dube's selection. On Wednesday (May 1), Rinku's father, Khanchandra Singh, revealed that his son was heartbroken after being excluded from the squad. India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan (With inputs from agencies)

'He has done nothing...': Ajit Agarkar on Rinku Singh's exclusion from T20 WC squad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube has revealed that a chat with India skipper Rohit Sharma during the Afghanistan T20I series in January earlier this year gave him indication of his T20 World Cup 2024 selection. Dube, on April 30, was named in the 15-man India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.&nbsp;

"When I got picked for the Afghanistan series, Rohit [Sharma] bhai told me I will [get a chance to] bowl and bat as well," Dube said in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

"He asked 'show us what you can do.' If the captain tells you we want to see you do this, you feel motivated to express yourself. My only thought then was how I could perform and help the team win," Dube added.

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Dube had made his debut for India in 2019 but had fallen out of favour because of a string of poor performances. He, however, came back into the limelight, thanks to a stellar season with the CSK in IPL 2023. He smashed 418 runs in the title-winning season at a strike rate of 158 in 16 matches.

Dube also credited his rise to CSK set up and said: "When I came into the CSK setup, Mahi [MS Dhoni] bhai and [Stephen] Fleming told me that you have to hit. But they never said it has to be from the first ball. They know doing that can be risky. In my mind, I knew that they have the faith in me, so why should I take needless risks in my first 10 balls?

His first match after the India T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection, however, didn't go as planned. Dube was dismissed for a first ball duck against the Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 on May 1.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube has revealed that a chat with India skipper Rohit Sharma during the Afghanistan T20I series in January earlier this year gave him indication of his T20 World Cup 2024 selection.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube has revealed that a chat with India skipper Rohit Sharma during the Afghanistan T20I series in January earlier this year gave him indication of his T20 World Cup 2024 selection. Dube, on April 30, was named in the 15-man India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. "When I got picked for the Afghanistan series, Rohit [Sharma] bhai told me I will [get a chance to] bowl and bat as well," Dube said in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). "He asked 'show us what you can do.' If the captain tells you we want to see you do this, you feel motivated to express yourself. My only thought then was how I could perform and help the team win," Dube added. Also Watch: MS Dhoni refuses to run as non-striker completes two runs in CSK vs PBKS Dube had made his debut for India in 2019 but had fallen out of favour because of a string of poor performances. He, however, came back into the limelight, thanks to a stellar season with the CSK in IPL 2023. He smashed 418 runs in the title-winning season at a strike rate of 158 in 16 matches. Dube also credited his rise to CSK set up and said: "When I came into the CSK setup, Mahi [MS Dhoni] bhai and [Stephen] Fleming told me that you have to hit. But they never said it has to be from the first ball. They know doing that can be risky. In my mind, I knew that they have the faith in me, so why should I take needless risks in my first 10 balls? His first match after the India T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection, however, didn't go as planned. Dube was dismissed for a first ball duck against the Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 on May 1.

T20 World Cup: 'If captain tells...,' Shivam Dube reveals chat with Rohit in January gave selection indication

On Tuesday (April 30), the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee announced India's 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, to be held in the West Indies and USA in June. Rohit Sharma will lead the national side while Hardik Pandya will be his deputy. Among the big names, both Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson have been included in the provisional squad, while&nbsp;KL Rahul has been left out. The likes of Rinku Singh and Shubman Gill have been named in the reserves.

BCCI shared India's squad on their official handle on X, formerly Twitter. Here is the post:

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Talking about the squad, Rinku Singh -- who averages a whopping 89 and strikes at&nbsp;176.23 in 15 T20Is -- and KL Rahul are the two big names to miss out. Rinku has done incredibly well in the limited chances he has got for Team India in the shortest format. However, Shivam Dube, Hardik and Ravindra Jadeja got the nod ahead of him. Dube has been in top form, both for India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the past year and, hence, got rewarded. 
 
Meanwhile, Rahul was also in contention but missed out with Pant -- who made his return to competitive cricket during IPL 2024 -- and Samson edged past the former due to their form in the ongoing IPL season. Pant and Samson have been among runs in the 2024 edition, fourth and sixth-highest run-getter respectively, with a better strike-rate than Rahul.

The regulars such as Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, etc., have been included in the squad while Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have also been included in the team.&nbsp;

India Squad for T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashashvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav,&nbsp;Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal,&nbsp;Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Reserves:&nbsp;Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan

On Tuesday (April 30), the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee announced India's 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, to be held in the West Indies and USA in June.

On Tuesday (April 30), the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee announced India's 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, to be held in the West Indies and USA in June. Rohit Sharma will lead the national side while Hardik Pandya will be his deputy. Among the big names, both Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson have been included in the provisional squad, while KL Rahul has been left out. The likes of Rinku Singh and Shubman Gill have been named in the reserves. BCCI shared India's squad on their official handle on X, formerly Twitter. Here is the post: 🚨India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 announced 🚨 Let's get ready to cheer for #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jIxsYeJkYW — BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2024 × Talking about the squad, Rinku Singh -- who averages a whopping 89 and strikes at 176.23 in 15 T20Is -- and KL Rahul are the two big names to miss out. Rinku has done incredibly well in the limited chances he has got for Team India in the shortest format. However, Shivam Dube, Hardik and Ravindra Jadeja got the nod ahead of him. Dube has been in top form, both for India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the past year and, hence, got rewarded. Meanwhile, Rahul was also in contention but missed out with Pant -- who made his return to competitive cricket during IPL 2024 -- and Samson edged past the former due to their form in the ongoing IPL season. Pant and Samson have been among runs in the 2024 edition, fourth and sixth-highest run-getter respectively, with a better strike-rate than Rahul. The regulars such as Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, etc., have been included in the squad while Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have also been included in the team. India Squad for T20 World Cup Rohit Sharma (c), Yashashvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan

T20 World Cup 2024: India’s squad to be led by Rohit Sharma; Pant and Samson in, Rahul out

The Indian men’s cricket team&nbsp;selection committee&nbsp;is set&nbsp;to announce the squad for the upcoming&nbsp;T20 World Cup as the suspense surrounding the&nbsp;squad&nbsp;will finally&nbsp;come to an&nbsp;end.&nbsp;The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will&nbsp;hold a meeting&nbsp;in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (April 30) to announce the 15-member squad set to be led by Rohit Sharma. Everyone’s eyes will be on the inclusion of Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli, with the former set to&nbsp;make his&nbsp;return to the Indian team.

<h2>Selection committee to lift the lid</h2>

Led by Ajit Agarkar, the selection committee has been&nbsp;keeping a close eye on&nbsp;all the players and their performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).&nbsp;However, according to reports,&nbsp;it is&nbsp;the merits of the players&nbsp;that&nbsp;will determine their position in the team rather than their performances in the IPL 2024.&nbsp;According to reports, the selection committee will welcome back Pant in the Indian team after more than 18 months&nbsp;having&nbsp;suffered a near-fatal car accident in December 2022.

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Virat Kohli will be another name who has been in the spotlight but&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to board the flight to the USA and the West Indies. Virat has played only three T20Is since&nbsp;the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup and&nbsp;is currently in the running for the Orange Cap in IPL 2024. He also scored a hundred in the IPL 2024 against Rajasthan Royals. Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians is another name guaranteed to make the Indian squad&nbsp;having&nbsp;impressed in the 2022 edition in Australia.

In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;is guaranteed&nbsp;to be one of the pacers&nbsp;while&nbsp; Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal’s T20 form should see him make the squad. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav will be India’s spin options&nbsp;which&nbsp;could likely keep Axar Patel out of the&nbsp;squad.

According to reports, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya&nbsp;are expected&nbsp;to sit out of the Indian team as they struggle for form and places in competition.

The Indian men’s cricket team selection committee is set to announce the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup as the suspense surrounding the squad will finally come to an end.

The Indian men’s cricket team selection committee is set to announce the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup as the suspense surrounding the squad will finally come to an end. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold a meeting in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (April 30) to announce the 15-member squad set to be led by Rohit Sharma. Everyone’s eyes will be on the inclusion of Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli, with the former set to make his return to the Indian team. Selection committee to lift the lid Led by Ajit Agarkar, the selection committee has been keeping a close eye on all the players and their performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). However, according to reports, it is the merits of the players that will determine their position in the team rather than their performances in the IPL 2024. According to reports, the selection committee will welcome back Pant in the Indian team after more than 18 months having suffered a near-fatal car accident in December 2022. ALSO READ | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024: Latest updates of all squads named so far Virat Kohli will be another name who has been in the spotlight but is expected to board the flight to the USA and the West Indies. Virat has played only three T20Is since the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup and is currently in the running for the Orange Cap in IPL 2024. He also scored a hundred in the IPL 2024 against Rajasthan Royals. Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians is another name guaranteed to make the Indian squad having impressed in the 2022 edition in Australia. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah is guaranteed to be one of the pacers while Yuzvendra Chahal’s T20 form should see him make the squad. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav will be India’s spin options which could likely keep Axar Patel out of the squad. According to reports, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are expected to sit out of the Indian team as they struggle for form and places in competition.

T20 World Cup: Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee to announce India squad on April 30; eyes on Pant, Kohli

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and India captain Rohit Sharma are said to have an informal meeting on the team selection for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup (in the Caribbean and the USA) in New Delhi as the deadline date (May 1) for the squad submission nears.

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and India captain Rohit Sharma are said to have an informal meeting on the team selection for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup (in the Caribbean and the USA) in New Delhi as the deadline date (May 1) for the squad submission nears. Under ICC’s regulations, all participating teams must submit their final squads one month before the start of the tournament, which gets underway on June 1. As per the latest reports, Agarkar flew to the national capital to watch the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians IPL clash the other day and is said to be sitting with Rohit before the selectors decide on the final 15 for the 20-team tournament. Although most of the first-team players will walk into the side for the marquee event, the decision-makers will discuss the selection of a couple of players. Earlier reports suggested that there won’t be many surprises in the final 15, with the focus on MI captain Hardik Pandya. Under Pandya’s captaincy, Mumbai has struggled to find a rhythm, losing six out of the nine contested matches. While Pandya looks out of sorts as he struggles with the bat in hand, selectors would look into how he bowls as they wish to name one of the two between Pandya and Shivam Dube for the all-rounders’ slot in the Indian Team. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: CSK coach Michael Hussey comes in defence of Ravindra Jadeja over batting concerns Meanwhile, Dube has pressed for his case for selection with his outstanding show this season, with the ball in the selectors’ court on whom to pick. Outside of the regulars, including Rishabh Pant as the first-choice keeper, KL Rahul is said to be leading the race for the backup choice, with Sanju Samson lagging despite power showing in IPL 2024. For the middle and lower order, two batters to be discussed are Rinku Singh and MI’s Tilak Varma. While both have impressed with their constant performances this season, Rinku might make the cut ahead of Varma. Who’d be the bowlers? Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh are the likely contenders for the pace department; the selectors are also keen on picking two spin-bowling all-rounders in Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, with Kuldeep Yadav being the lone specialist. However, the selectors are not ruling out the inclusion of Yuzvendra Chahal or Ravi Bishnoi as the second-choice spinner, with Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar in line to find a place in the side for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Agarkar, Rohit to have informal meeting on team selection in Delhi as deadline date nears

It was an animated afternoon at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi on Saturday (April 27) as Mumbai Indians faced Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). A blockbuster clash between the sides had&nbsp;a very funny&nbsp;moment during the Mumbai Indians innings as former MI skipper Rohit Sharma handed Rishabh Pant a kite&nbsp;which&nbsp;was an unexpected guest during the match. The&nbsp;moment caught the attention of the internet users who began to post the incident on X and other social media platforms.

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<h2>Kite comes as an unexpected&nbsp;guest</h2>

During the MI innings with Rohit Sharma and Ishan batting, a black kite entered the field surprising everyone. Umpires waited for the kite to come to ground&nbsp;which&nbsp;coincidently landed near Rohit, who was bating.&nbsp;He quickly got the kite in his hand and handed it to Rishabh&nbsp;who&nbsp;was keeping&nbsp;gloves for DC.&nbsp;The moment had&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;say, it perhaps indicates Rohit to hand Rishabh a place in the T20 World Cup squad.&nbsp;

While the funny moment was on, MI had a massive target of 258 runs to chase to win the IPL 2024 game.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened in DC’s innings?</h2>

Batting first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC scored 257/4 in their 20 overs&nbsp;with&nbsp;Jake Fraser-McGurk&nbsp;once&nbsp;again entertaining the crowd. He matched his record for the fastest fifty in the IPL 2024, reaching the feat in 15 balls.&nbsp;Earlier,&nbsp;he had achieved the same feat in 15 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;Before getting dismissed for 84 off 27, he helped DC post their highest-ever powerplay total in the IPL history.&nbsp;

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The likes of Abishek Porel (36), Shai Hope (41) and Tristan Stubbs (48 off 25) also helped the cause as DC ended up scoring 257/4 in their 20 overs. Pant also contributed 29 off 19 to mark a glorious day with bat for DC.&nbsp;

At the time of writing, MI were 50/2 in five overs as they lost Rohit Sharma (8) and Ishan Kishan (20) early in their innings.&nbsp;

A win for DC against MI will see them reach 10 points from 10 matches as they chase a spot in the IPL 2024 Playoffs.&nbsp;

It was an animated afternoon at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi on Saturday (April 27) as Mumbai Indians faced Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

It was an animated afternoon at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi on Saturday (April 27) as Mumbai Indians faced Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). A blockbuster clash between the sides had a very funny moment during the Mumbai Indians innings as former MI skipper Rohit Sharma handed Rishabh Pant a kite which was an unexpected guest during the match. The moment caught the attention of the internet users who began to post the incident on X and other social media platforms. Rohit Sharma giving Rishabh Pant the kite - Pant flying it. 😄👌 pic.twitter.com/uqxmmcLBGE — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 27, 2024 × Kite comes as an unexpected guest During the MI innings with Rohit Sharma and Ishan batting, a black kite entered the field surprising everyone. Umpires waited for the kite to come to ground which coincidently landed near Rohit, who was bating. He quickly got the kite in his hand and handed it to Rishabh who was keeping gloves for DC. The moment had everyone say, it perhaps indicates Rohit to hand Rishabh a place in the T20 World Cup squad. While the funny moment was on, MI had a massive target of 258 runs to chase to win the IPL 2024 game. What happened in DC’s innings? Batting first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC scored 257/4 in their 20 overs with Jake Fraser-McGurk once again entertaining the crowd. He matched his record for the fastest fifty in the IPL 2024, reaching the feat in 15 balls. Earlier, he had achieved the same feat in 15 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Before getting dismissed for 84 off 27, he helped DC post their highest-ever powerplay total in the IPL history. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav resumes bowling in nets as he prepares for return, says LSG assistant coach S Sriram The likes of Abishek Porel (36), Shai Hope (41) and Tristan Stubbs (48 off 25) also helped the cause as DC ended up scoring 257/4 in their 20 overs. Pant also contributed 29 off 19 to mark a glorious day with bat for DC. At the time of writing, MI were 50/2 in five overs as they lost Rohit Sharma (8) and Ishan Kishan (20) early in their innings. A win for DC against MI will see them reach 10 points from 10 matches as they chase a spot in the IPL 2024 Playoffs.

IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma hands Rishabh Pant 'kite' during DC vs MI clash - WATCH

India's legendary batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed the star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to open for the national side in the upcoming T20 World Cup as he reckons they are best suited for the role.&nbsp;With the Indian team for the T20 World Cup&nbsp;set to&nbsp;be&nbsp; announced&nbsp;anytime, it will be interesting whether Virat-Rohit will open for India even as&nbsp;there are question marks&nbsp;on&nbsp;the selection of a few players&nbsp;including&nbsp;Rishabh Pant and Abhishek Sharma.

<h2>Srikkanth backs Virat-Rohit to open</h2>

“Yashasvi Jaiswal was a strong contender in my team, but as of now, it’s going to be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who will open the innings for me in the T20 World Cup. Because I will have to look at the balance, who’s going to come at No. 3, who’s going to bat at No. 4, what is the impact you want to create, you need to take all those things into account,” Shrikant said while speaking to Star Sports.

With little over a month to go for the start of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar&nbsp;is likely&nbsp;to&nbsp;announce the 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup&nbsp;in the next few days. The selection panel is keeping a close eye on a few players with a prospect of them travelling with the national side.

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The likes of&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;are expected&nbsp;to be the untouchables in the side, with them guaranteed to&nbsp;travel if they don’t pick any injury.&nbsp;The likes of&nbsp;Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will also be hoping to get the nod in the squad if they perform well in the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

The&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;choice in the side remains the selection of Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik, with the former already set for a place in the side.&nbsp;Karthik’s selection will be an interesting&nbsp; one&nbsp;considering&nbsp;he is in top form for struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru and could&nbsp;be given&nbsp;a wildcard entry into the side.

India's legendary batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed the star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to open for the national side in the upcoming T20 World Cup as he reckons they are best suited for the role.

India's legendary batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed the star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to open for the national side in the upcoming T20 World Cup as he reckons they are best suited for the role. With the Indian team for the T20 World Cup set to be announced anytime, it will be interesting whether Virat-Rohit will open for India even as there are question marks on the selection of a few players including Rishabh Pant and Abhishek Sharma. Srikkanth backs Virat-Rohit to open “Yashasvi Jaiswal was a strong contender in my team, but as of now, it’s going to be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who will open the innings for me in the T20 World Cup. Because I will have to look at the balance, who’s going to come at No. 3, who’s going to bat at No. 4, what is the impact you want to create, you need to take all those things into account,” Shrikant said while speaking to Star Sports. With little over a month to go for the start of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar is likely to announce the 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in the next few days. The selection panel is keeping a close eye on a few players with a prospect of them travelling with the national side. ALSO READ | Premier League: 'It is abuse,' Manchester United's Rashford hits out at criticism The likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be the untouchables in the side, with them guaranteed to travel if they don’t pick any injury. The likes of Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will also be hoping to get the nod in the squad if they perform well in the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The interesting choice in the side remains the selection of Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik, with the former already set for a place in the side. Karthik’s selection will be an interesting one considering he is in top form for struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru and could be given a wildcard entry into the side.

T20 World Cup 2024: Legendary batter backs Virat-Rohit to open for Team India

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag shared his playing XI for India for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is set to pick India's T20 WC squad by end of this month or&nbsp;by May 1 (which is the cut-off date for all participating teams) as the mega event kicks off soon after IPL 2024, on June 1 in West Indies and USA. Sehwag picked his playing XI, with some glaring omissions.

Speaking on Club Praire Podcast alongside former Aussie cricketer Adam Gilchrist, Sehwag's playing XI didn't comprise Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson. The legendary Indian opener opted between Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh as the lower middle order batter whereas also snubbed Arshdeep Singh. Instead of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer, the ex-Indian opener picked Sandeep Sharma -- who has been in fine form for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing IPL 2024 edition. In match 38, on Monday (April 22), Sandeep starred in RR's nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI), in Jaipur, courtesy of a brilliant 5 for 18.&nbsp;

Virender Sehwag's Playing XI for T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rinku Singh or Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Sandeep Sharma.

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Speaking on Hardik, Sehwag mentioned that the star all-rounder will make it to India's final squad, however, opted against including him in the final XI due to his poor run in IPL 2024. Hardik has been unimpressive as a leader, for MI, and not created much impact with both bat and ball. Further, Sehwag's spin bowling unit comprised Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja with no room for Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal. Both have been impressive in IPL 2024.

As per reports, India's T20 WC squad is expected to be announced around April 28.&nbsp;

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag shared his playing XI for India for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is set to pick India's T20 WC squad by end of this month or by May 1 (which is the cut-off date for all participating teams) as the mega event kicks off soon after IPL 2024, on June 1 in West Indies and USA.

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag shared his playing XI for India for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is set to pick India's T20 WC squad by end of this month or by May 1 (which is the cut-off date for all participating teams) as the mega event kicks off soon after IPL 2024, on June 1 in West Indies and USA. Sehwag picked his playing XI, with some glaring omissions. Speaking on Club Praire Podcast alongside former Aussie cricketer Adam Gilchrist, Sehwag's playing XI didn't comprise Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson. The legendary Indian opener opted between Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh as the lower middle order batter whereas also snubbed Arshdeep Singh. Instead of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer, the ex-Indian opener picked Sandeep Sharma -- who has been in fine form for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing IPL 2024 edition. In match 38, on Monday (April 22), Sandeep starred in RR's nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI), in Jaipur, courtesy of a brilliant 5 for 18. Virender Sehwag's Playing XI for T20 World Cup Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rinku Singh or Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Sandeep Sharma. Also read: IPL 2024: 'We needed to be braver' - LSG captain Rahul explains reason behind promoting Stoinis vs CSK Speaking on Hardik, Sehwag mentioned that the star all-rounder will make it to India's final squad, however, opted against including him in the final XI due to his poor run in IPL 2024. Hardik has been unimpressive as a leader, for MI, and not created much impact with both bat and ball. Further, Sehwag's spin bowling unit comprised Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja with no room for Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal. Both have been impressive in IPL 2024. As per reports, India's T20 WC squad is expected to be announced around April 28.

T20 World Cup: No Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson as Virender Sehwag names his playing XI for India

Rajasthan stun&nbsp;Mumbai by nine wickets in Jaipur.

<h2>RR vs MI Match highlights&nbsp;-</h2>

RR vs MI Live Score: Jaiswal's ton sinks MI in Jaipur&nbsp;

Yashasvi Jaiswal completed his second IPL hundred, the first of this season, as RR beat MI by nine wickets in Jaipur.&nbsp;

RR: 160/1, 16 overs

RR vs MI Live Score: Rain stops play in Jaipur

<meta name="uuid" content="uuid8z1vHD7mN9jJ" /><meta charset="utf-8" />The rain has interrupted proceedings in Jaipur as RR, with 61/0 in 6 overs, ahead on DLS.&nbsp;

RR: 61/0, 6 overs

RR vs MI Live Score: RR completes 50 inside Powerplay

Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal complete a 50-plus run-stand inside the first six overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RR: 19/0, 3 overs

RR vs MI Live Score: MI set 180-run target

After a disastrous final over, MI finish with 179 on board. Given the poor start they had, the five-time champions would take where they have finished.&nbsp;

MI: 179/9, 20 over

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET!&nbsp;&nbsp;

A five-wicket haul for Sandeep Sharma. Low fulltoss on middle and leg. Tim David on the backfoot mistimes it straight down the throat of Riyan Parag at wide long on where he settles under it nicely and takes a good catch.&nbsp;Tim David c Riyan Parag b Sandeep Sharma 3(5)

MI: 177/9, 19.5 over

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Two in two for MI! Another cross-seam delivery pushed away from the batter. Coetzee goes fetching for it and toe-ends it down to long off for an easy catch.&nbsp;Gerald Coetzee c Hetmyer b Sandeep Sharma 0(1)

MI: 176/8, 19.2 over

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET!&nbsp;

Slower length ball in the channel outside off. Verma shovels it out but cannot get enough height on it as a diving Powell at long on takes a smart catch.&nbsp;Tilak Varma c Powell b Sandeep Sharma 65(45

MI: 176/7, 19.1 over

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET!&nbsp;

Low fulltoss tailing into the natter. Pandya walks across his stumps and tries to hoick the ball behind square but cannot meet it, which thuds into the pads. The players appeal and the umpire raises the finger.&nbsp;Hardik Pandya lbw b Avesh Khan 10(10)

MI: 170/6, 18.2 over

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET!&nbsp;

Short of good length ball dug into the track outside off. Wadhera rises with the ball and attempts to guide it over third man but cannot find the elevation and holes out.&nbsp;Nehal Wadhera c Sandeep Sharma b Boult 49(24)

MI: 151/5, 16.1 over

RR vs MI Live Score: Reprieve for Tilak

A ball after hitting a massive SIX, Tilak Verma has to depart. Tossed up ball on middle and leg, Verma sits on one knee and attempts a reverse sweep but misses the line and gets pegged on the front pad. The umpire raises the finger but the replays suggest that the ball was going down the leg

MI: 137/4, 15.2 over

RR vs MI Live Score: Wadhera and Tilak start going big

19 runs coming off Avesh Khan's last over as Nehal Wadhera and Tilak Verma tonk him to all parts of the park. MI finally have a liftoff.&nbsp;

MI: 120/4, 14 overs

RR vs MI Live Score: MI struggle for momentum&nbsp;

The RR bowlers continue the good work and starve MI batters of any rhythm and momentum.&nbsp;

MI: 82/4, 11 overs

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET!

Wicket no. 200 for Chahal! What a landmark achievement. Length ball on middle and leg. Nabi tries to nurdle it across to onside but gets a leading edge which is caught by Chahal in his follow-through.&nbsp;Nabi c and b Chahal 23(17)

MI: 52/4, 7.3 overs

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RR vs MI Live Score: Powerplay overs completed

Six overs completed and it is Royals that have the upper hand, having started outstandingly with the ball. Boult and Sandeep have been wreaking havoc with their line and lengths.&nbsp;

MI: 45/3, 6 over

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET!

It gets bad to worse for MI. Fuller length ball on middle and leg. SKY on the frontfoot goes for an audacious flick but scythes it straight down Powell's throat at mid on who takes the catch without much fuss.&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav c Powell b Sandeep Sharma 10 (8)

MI: 20/3, 3.1 over

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET!

Both openers back in the hut. Good length ball angling across from the batter. Kishan has a loose waft at it and gets a faint outside edge that is gobbled up by Samson. The umpire doesn't give it out but the third umpire helps him overturn it.&nbsp;Ishan Kishan c Samson b Sandeep Sharma 0 (3)

MI: 6/2, 1.3 over

RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! 
 
Length ball on middle and off. Rohit on the frontfoot attempts a swipe across the line but gets a top edge which is snaffled up with utmost caution by Sanju Samson behind.&nbsp;Rohit c Samson b Boult 6(5)

MI: 6/1, 1 over

RR vs MI Live Score: Game on! 
 
Rohit Sharma (RHB) and Ishan Kishan (LHB) to open the batting for MI while Trent Boult will handle the new ball responsibilities.&nbsp;

RR vs MI Live Score: Playing XI's

Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan(w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

RR vs MI Live Score: What do the captains have to say

Hardik Pandya | MI captain: We are gonna bat first, looks like a good wicket. It's a very surreal feeling to play the 100th game for the franchise, started my journey with MI, I'm very grateful.&nbsp;We got three changes - Nuwan, Wadhera and Piyush Chawla come in. Shepherd, Madhwal, and Shreyas Gopal go out.

Sanju Samson | RR captain: We had a slightly different idea about the toss so it’s okay. You know the nature of the tournament, it’s a very long tournament, we had a five day break and we discussed about our plans, it’s about focusing about the system and the process.

We have played lots of games here, we know how the wicket behaves. MI are known to come back hard in the tournament so we have to play well. We have had Sandeep Sharma back to our side and Kuldeep Sen misses out.

RR vs MI Live Score: Toss update

Mumbai Indians have won the toss and opted to bat first

RR vs MI Live Score: Get ready for the mega clash

Two top sides in IPL - Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are ready for their second leg this season in Jaipur. Are you ready for the action?

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Rajasthan stun Mumbai by nine wickets in Jaipur. RR vs MI Match highlights - RR vs MI Live Score: Jaiswal's ton sinks MI in Jaipur Yashasvi Jaiswal completed his second IPL hundred, the first of this season, as RR beat MI by nine wickets in Jaipur.

Rajasthan stun Mumbai by nine wickets in Jaipur. RR vs MI Match highlights - RR vs MI Live Score: Jaiswal's ton sinks MI in Jaipur Yashasvi Jaiswal completed his second IPL hundred, the first of this season, as RR beat MI by nine wickets in Jaipur. RR: 160/1, 16 overs RR vs MI Live Score: Rain stops play in Jaipur The rain has interrupted proceedings in Jaipur as RR, with 61/0 in 6 overs, ahead on DLS. RR: 61/0, 6 overs RR vs MI Live Score: RR completes 50 inside Powerplay Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal complete a 50-plus run-stand inside the first six overs. RR: 19/0, 3 overs RR vs MI Live Score: MI set 180-run target After a disastrous final over, MI finish with 179 on board. Given the poor start they had, the five-time champions would take where they have finished. MI: 179/9, 20 over RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! A five-wicket haul for Sandeep Sharma. Low fulltoss on middle and leg. Tim David on the backfoot mistimes it straight down the throat of Riyan Parag at wide long on where he settles under it nicely and takes a good catch. Tim David c Riyan Parag b Sandeep Sharma 3(5) MI: 177/9, 19.5 over RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! Two in two for MI! Another cross-seam delivery pushed away from the batter. Coetzee goes fetching for it and toe-ends it down to long off for an easy catch. Gerald Coetzee c Hetmyer b Sandeep Sharma 0(1) MI: 176/8, 19.2 over RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! Slower length ball in the channel outside off. Verma shovels it out but cannot get enough height on it as a diving Powell at long on takes a smart catch. Tilak Varma c Powell b Sandeep Sharma 65(45 MI: 176/7, 19.1 over RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! Low fulltoss tailing into the natter. Pandya walks across his stumps and tries to hoick the ball behind square but cannot meet it, which thuds into the pads. The players appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Hardik Pandya lbw b Avesh Khan 10(10) MI: 170/6, 18.2 over RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! Short of good length ball dug into the track outside off. Wadhera rises with the ball and attempts to guide it over third man but cannot find the elevation and holes out. Nehal Wadhera c Sandeep Sharma b Boult 49(24) MI: 151/5, 16.1 over RR vs MI Live Score: Reprieve for Tilak A ball after hitting a massive SIX, Tilak Verma has to depart. Tossed up ball on middle and leg, Verma sits on one knee and attempts a reverse sweep but misses the line and gets pegged on the front pad. The umpire raises the finger but the replays suggest that the ball was going down the leg MI: 137/4, 15.2 over RR vs MI Live Score: Wadhera and Tilak start going big 19 runs coming off Avesh Khan's last over as Nehal Wadhera and Tilak Verma tonk him to all parts of the park. MI finally have a liftoff. MI: 120/4, 14 overs RR vs MI Live Score: MI struggle for momentum The RR bowlers continue the good work and starve MI batters of any rhythm and momentum. MI: 82/4, 11 overs RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! Wicket no. 200 for Chahal! What a landmark achievement. Length ball on middle and leg. Nabi tries to nurdle it across to onside but gets a leading edge which is caught by Chahal in his follow-through. Nabi c and b Chahal 23(17) MI: 52/4, 7.3 overs First bowler in the history of IPL to take 200 wickets! 🙌 Congratulations Yuzvendra Chahal 👏👏 Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL | #RRvMI | @yuzi_chahal pic.twitter.com/zAcG8TR6LN — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 22, 2024 × RR vs MI Live Score: Powerplay overs completed Six overs completed and it is Royals that have the upper hand, having started outstandingly with the ball. Boult and Sandeep have been wreaking havoc with their line and lengths. MI: 45/3, 6 over RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! It gets bad to worse for MI. Fuller length ball on middle and leg. SKY on the frontfoot goes for an audacious flick but scythes it straight down Powell's throat at mid on who takes the catch without much fuss. Suryakumar Yadav c Powell b Sandeep Sharma 10 (8) MI: 20/3, 3.1 over RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! Both openers back in the hut. Good length ball angling across from the batter. Kishan has a loose waft at it and gets a faint outside edge that is gobbled up by Samson. The umpire doesn't give it out but the third umpire helps him overturn it. Ishan Kishan c Samson b Sandeep Sharma 0 (3) MI: 6/2, 1.3 over RR vs MI Live Score: WICKET! Length ball on middle and off. Rohit on the frontfoot attempts a swipe across the line but gets a top edge which is snaffled up with utmost caution by Sanju Samson behind. Rohit c Samson b Boult 6(5) MI: 6/1, 1 over RR vs MI Live Score: Game on! Rohit Sharma (RHB) and Ishan Kishan (LHB) to open the batting for MI while Trent Boult will handle the new ball responsibilities. RR vs MI Live Score: Playing XI's Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan(w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal RR vs MI Live Score: What do the captains have to say Hardik Pandya | MI captain: We are gonna bat first, looks like a good wicket. It's a very surreal feeling to play the 100th game for the franchise, started my journey with MI, I'm very grateful. We got three changes - Nuwan, Wadhera and Piyush Chawla come in. Shepherd, Madhwal, and Shreyas Gopal go out. Sanju Samson | RR captain: We had a slightly different idea about the toss so it’s okay. You know the nature of the tournament, it’s a very long tournament, we had a five day break and we discussed about our plans, it’s about focusing about the system and the process. We have played lots of games here, we know how the wicket behaves. MI are known to come back hard in the tournament so we have to play well. We have had Sandeep Sharma back to our side and Kuldeep Sen misses out. RR vs MI Live Score: Toss update Mumbai Indians have won the toss and opted to bat first RR vs MI Live Score: Get ready for the mega clash Two top sides in IPL - Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are ready for their second leg this season in Jaipur. Are you ready for the action? Starting the week with this BLOCKBUSTER 💥 The Men in Pink 🩷 🆚 The Men in Blue 💙 Which team are you cheering for tonight? 🤔 #TATAIPL | #RRvMI | @rajasthanroyals | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/8nqOmIP2FW — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 22, 2024 ×

RR vs MI Match Highlights: Rajasthan do a double on MI, win in Jaipur by 9 wickets

Match 38 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) continue their dominating run by beating Mumbai Indians (MI) by nine wickets in pursuit of 180 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Monday (April 22). While rain also made its presence felt, the match was hardly affected by it as table-toppers Rajasthan earned their seventh win of the season, in eight games, courtesy of Sandeep Sharma's 5 for 18 and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal 104 not out. After the match, Jaiswal thanked senior Indian players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Jaiswal didn't have a great start to IPL 2024, with a best of 39 before he finally returned to form versus Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai. Thus, he thanked&nbsp;Rohit and Kohli for their words of wisdom during his lean phase, while also acknowledging the support of RR captain Samson and coach Kumar Sangakkara.&nbsp;

<h2>'I want to thank all my seniors Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya and especially Sanga sir and Samson'</h2>

In an interview with the IPL website, Jaiswal said, "It's incredible and I am enjoying it. Initially, it was tough for me but that's how cricket is. I guess you have to go through ups and downs and learn. I want to thank all my seniors Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya and especially Sanga sir and Sanju bhai, the way they have been talking to me. It's incredible to go through these phases and still enjoy the game."

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He further added, "It is important the effort that I have been putting in my practice sessions. In my mind I want to play with good intent and help my team."

Talking about Jaiswal, he looked more composed in the middle and didn't hurry himself after getting his eye in. As a result, he ended with 9 fours and 7 sixes at a strike-rate of 173.33. With T20 World Cup selection around the corner, the youngster will be relieved on&nbsp;getting back to form.&nbsp;

RR continue to occupy the top spot in the points table, with 14 points from eight encounters. They will next face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on Saturday (April 27).&nbsp;

Match 38 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) continue their dominating run by beating Mumbai Indians (MI) by nine wickets in pursuit of 180 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Monday (April 22).

Match 38 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) continue their dominating run by beating Mumbai Indians (MI) by nine wickets in pursuit of 180 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Monday (April 22). While rain also made its presence felt, the match was hardly affected by it as table-toppers Rajasthan earned their seventh win of the season, in eight games, courtesy of Sandeep Sharma's 5 for 18 and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal 104 not out. After the match, Jaiswal thanked senior Indian players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Jaiswal didn't have a great start to IPL 2024, with a best of 39 before he finally returned to form versus Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai. Thus, he thanked Rohit and Kohli for their words of wisdom during his lean phase, while also acknowledging the support of RR captain Samson and coach Kumar Sangakkara. 'I want to thank all my seniors Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya and especially Sanga sir and Samson' In an interview with the IPL website, Jaiswal said, "It's incredible and I am enjoying it. Initially, it was tough for me but that's how cricket is. I guess you have to go through ups and downs and learn. I want to thank all my seniors Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya and especially Sanga sir and Sanju bhai, the way they have been talking to me. It's incredible to go through these phases and still enjoy the game." Also read: IPL 2024: Sunil Gavaskar GRILLS Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on scoring hundred vs MI | Here's Why He further added, "It is important the effort that I have been putting in my practice sessions. In my mind I want to play with good intent and help my team." Talking about Jaiswal, he looked more composed in the middle and didn't hurry himself after getting his eye in. As a result, he ended with 9 fours and 7 sixes at a strike-rate of 173.33. With T20 World Cup selection around the corner, the youngster will be relieved on getting back to form. RR continue to occupy the top spot in the points table, with 14 points from eight encounters. They will next face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on Saturday (April 27).

IPL 2024: Jaiswal thanks Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli after roaring back to form with 104* in RR vs MI tie

India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad is expected to be out later this month. All the participating teams have to share their provisional squad by early May. Hence, a&nbsp;lot is being said and written about Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue's squad. Amid all this, former Indian captain and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Sourav Ganguly made a bold claim. The Bengal Tiger feels Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be the openers for the one-time winners at the mega event, which kicks off in West Indies and USA on June 1.

Speaking to PTI, Ganguly, who is currently serving as the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024,&nbsp;said, "Both Rohit Sharma and Viral Kohli will definitely go to West Indies and USA. Its a call for selectors whom they will open with but if you ask me personally both Rohit and Virat should open for India in the T20 World Cup."

He further added, "Of course, Rohit should captain the team in the T20I World Cup. Virat Kohli also should be there. Virat Kohli is an outstanding player, nothing will happen (to return after 14 months)."

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Both Rohit and Kohli returned to India's T20I setup after 14 months during the national side's home T20Is versus Afghanistan early this year. They had taken a long break from the format following India's 2022 T20 WC semifinal loss to eventual winners England, in Adelaide, Australia.

Kohli remains the highest run-getter in T20Is (4,037) and is also the leading run-scorer in T20 WC history, with 1,141 runs including 14 fifties. Meanwhile, Rohit is the fourth-highest run-getter in the tournament history, with 963 runs. Overall, he is second -- only behind Kohli -- in terms of most T20I runs (3,974). At present, both are busy in IPL 2024. Having been removed as the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain, Rohit is among the top run-getters in the ongoing edition, with 297 runs (fifth-most) including a best of 105*. Kohli, on the other hand, remains an integral part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and is the leading run-getter, with 379 runs along with a best of 113 not out.

If Kohli and Rohit open the innings for India in the T20 WC, one among Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill might not be selected. The provisional squad is expected to be out by May 1 (i.e. the cut-off date for all teams).

India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad is expected to be out later this month. All the participating teams have to share their provisional squad by early May. Hence, a lot is being said and written about Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue's squad.

India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad is expected to be out later this month. All the participating teams have to share their provisional squad by early May. Hence, a lot is being said and written about Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue's squad. Amid all this, former Indian captain and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Sourav Ganguly made a bold claim. The Bengal Tiger feels Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be the openers for the one-time winners at the mega event, which kicks off in West Indies and USA on June 1. Speaking to PTI, Ganguly, who is currently serving as the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024, said, "Both Rohit Sharma and Viral Kohli will definitely go to West Indies and USA. Its a call for selectors whom they will open with but if you ask me personally both Rohit and Virat should open for India in the T20 World Cup." He further added, "Of course, Rohit should captain the team in the T20I World Cup. Virat Kohli also should be there. Virat Kohli is an outstanding player, nothing will happen (to return after 14 months)." Also read: 'Not a first-tier or even a second-tier New Zealand team' - Ramiz Raja reacts to Pakistan's 3rd T20I loss Both Rohit and Kohli returned to India's T20I setup after 14 months during the national side's home T20Is versus Afghanistan early this year. They had taken a long break from the format following India's 2022 T20 WC semifinal loss to eventual winners England, in Adelaide, Australia. Kohli remains the highest run-getter in T20Is (4,037) and is also the leading run-scorer in T20 WC history, with 1,141 runs including 14 fifties. Meanwhile, Rohit is the fourth-highest run-getter in the tournament history, with 963 runs. Overall, he is second -- only behind Kohli -- in terms of most T20I runs (3,974). At present, both are busy in IPL 2024. Having been removed as the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain, Rohit is among the top run-getters in the ongoing edition, with 297 runs (fifth-most) including a best of 105*. Kohli, on the other hand, remains an integral part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and is the leading run-getter, with 379 runs along with a best of 113 not out. If Kohli and Rohit open the innings for India in the T20 WC, one among Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill might not be selected. The provisional squad is expected to be out by May 1 (i.e. the cut-off date for all teams).

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma should be India's openers at T20 World Cup, reckons former captain Sourav Ganguly

Delhi Capitals’ head coach Ricky Ponting has joined Rohit Sharma as another high-profile athlete to bash the most-talked-about Impact Player Rule in the Indian Premier League.

Delhi Capitals’ head coach Ricky Ponting has joined Rohit Sharma as another high-profile athlete to bash the most-talked-about Impact Player Rule in the Indian Premier League. Although Ponting admits disliking this rule, calling it a nightmare for the coaches, he doesn't mind its continuation as long as fans enjoy it. A day after Mumbai Indians legend Rohit called out this new rule, introduced in IPL last season, as something that kills the development of all-rounders in the larger picture, Ponting joined him in sharing his thoughts on it. Per the rule, any team, at any given time during a game, can replace anyone with one of the five substitutes mentioned before the toss, changing the match’s equation in a moment. Although those following this game understand this rule, Ponting feels if a common person finds it tougher to understand it and if that, by any means, disrupts his enjoyment in any way, then what’s the point? ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Fleming lauds MS Dhoni’s skill-set in pre-season as Mahi turns back clock against LSG “I can answer it in two ways," Ponting said during a conversation with ESPNcricinfo. "It'd be really interesting to hear what the public thinks about it. If the everyday viewer really likes it and thinks it's good, then it can continue.” "If the average person gets a bit confused by it and doesn't know what's going on - an Impact Player here, someone goes in, someone comes out - if they are confused by it [then you have a rethink]. At the end of the day, we've got to think about the product that's going there and what everyone's watching as well,” Punter, as most fans call him, continued. ‘A nightmare for the coaches’ While picking a final XI is already a tedious task for the captain and the coach, thinking of naming another player over and above it mounts pressure on the decision-makers. Ponting added that considering how well the players played in the pre-game session, the management takes a call in naming the final XI and list of Impact subs for a particular game. "From a player's point and a coach's point of view, the game would be much easier if you just pick 11, just pick your best 11 and put the 11 on the park and go and play," Ponting said. "Because I'll tell you now, we'll sit back after training tonight and select our teams, and you've got to pick two teams, and you've got to have your five impact guys. "There's so many different ways you can go around doing that, looking at different combinations. It actually can be a bit of a nightmare," he added.

IPL 2024: Ponting joins Rohit in bashing Impact Player rule, calls it nightmare for coaches

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has said that Rohit Sharma's form for Mumbai Indians in the last three-four year could have been a reason that he was removed from captaincy. Notably, Hardik Pandya had replaced Rohit as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Uthappa made the observation while talking on the TRS podcast.

"In the last four years, statistically... I'm never gonna question the calibre and the gloriousness of Rohit Sharma the batter. But look at it from a franchise perspective. They won in 2020. They didn't win in the last three years. And the last three years, Rohit scored less than 300 runs (only once). So there's a lack of success as a batter, a lack of success as a captain. In just the IPL cause everywhere else, he has scored runs," Uthappa said.

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"Hardik Pandya is their discovery. They did it through their scouting methods. So they are essentially looking at a pure Mumbai Indians boy. When captaincy was given to Rohit Sharma it was taken from Ricky Ponting in the middle of the season. This is the same franchise. All the senior guys Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, and Ricky Ponting supported Rohit," Uthappa added.

Notably, Rohit has not been able to make an impact with the bat in the league since scoring 405 runs in 2019 season. The India skipper, who has more than 6,500 runs in 250 IPL games, has scored 1,313 runs at an average of 23.8 in 55 games from 2020-2023.

In the ongoing season, however, he's been in rich form, scoring 297 runs in seven matches he has played. He has scored these runs at an average of 49.5 and a strike rate of 164. Mumbai Indians although, aren't performing that well, winning just three games so far and losing four.

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has said that Rohit Sharma's form for Mumbai Indians in the last three-four year could have been a reason that he was removed from captaincy.

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has said that Rohit Sharma's form for Mumbai Indians in the last three-four year could have been a reason that he was removed from captaincy. Notably, Hardik Pandya had replaced Rohit as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Uthappa made the observation while talking on the TRS podcast. "In the last four years, statistically... I'm never gonna question the calibre and the gloriousness of Rohit Sharma the batter. But look at it from a franchise perspective. They won in 2020. They didn't win in the last three years. And the last three years, Rohit scored less than 300 runs (only once). So there's a lack of success as a batter, a lack of success as a captain. In just the IPL cause everywhere else, he has scored runs," Uthappa said. Also Read: IPL 2024: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals reason for loss against Lucknow Super Giants "Hardik Pandya is their discovery. They did it through their scouting methods. So they are essentially looking at a pure Mumbai Indians boy. When captaincy was given to Rohit Sharma it was taken from Ricky Ponting in the middle of the season. This is the same franchise. All the senior guys Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, and Ricky Ponting supported Rohit," Uthappa added. Notably, Rohit has not been able to make an impact with the bat in the league since scoring 405 runs in 2019 season. The India skipper, who has more than 6,500 runs in 250 IPL games, has scored 1,313 runs at an average of 23.8 in 55 games from 2020-2023. In the ongoing season, however, he's been in rich form, scoring 297 runs in seven matches he has played. He has scored these runs at an average of 49.5 and a strike rate of 164. Mumbai Indians although, aren't performing that well, winning just three games so far and losing four.

IPL 2024: 'There's a lack of...,' Ex-India batter explains reason behind removing Rohit Sharma as MI skipper

Team India is&nbsp;all set&nbsp;to resume its quest to win the T20 World Cup as they prepare for the marquee event&nbsp;post&nbsp;the Indian Premier League (IPL). Walking into the tournament as one of the favourites to win the competition, India will look to send a strong squad for the T20 World Cup that will&nbsp;be played&nbsp;in the USA and the West Indies.&nbsp;To select the&nbsp;squad, it&nbsp;is reported&nbsp;that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will speak to captain Rohit Sharma when his Mumbai Indians side travels to Delhi on April 27.

<h2>BCCI to speak to Rohit&nbsp;</h2>

According to media reports, the selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will speak to Rohit about several players who could be part of the first&nbsp;squad,&nbsp;while also keeping eyes on potential back-up options. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant’s selection will be the&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;topic of discussion&nbsp;with&nbsp;both likely to play in the T20 World Cup. The selectors will have plenty of thinking to do in the bowling department with out of favour Yuzvendra Chahal impressing during the IPL 2024.&nbsp;

Virat played his first T20I match for India since the T20 World Cup in January when he&nbsp;was selected&nbsp;for the Afghanistan tour. He has been in excellent touch for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side in the IPL 2024&nbsp;and has&nbsp;scored 361 runs in seven matches&nbsp;including&nbsp;an unbeaten hundred against Rajasthan Royals (RR). &nbsp;

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Pant’s position is a little vulnerable&nbsp;considering&nbsp;there is competition for the spot in the squad. Sanju Samson has been impressive again with RR&nbsp;while&nbsp;KL Rahul also played a vital role for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. Despite not being offered a central contract before the IPL, Ishan Kishan&nbsp;continues to be&nbsp;an option due to his recent exploits with the national side. Lastly, Dinesh Karthik is also proving why he is ageing like a fine wine and has thrown up a tough challenge to the selectors.

In the bowling department,&nbsp;Chahal is most likely to join Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav after impressing in the IPL 2024 with RR.&nbsp;

Team India is all set to resume its quest to win the T20 World Cup as they prepare for the marquee event post the Indian Premier League (IPL). Walking into the tournament as one of the favourites to win the competition, India will look to send a strong squad for the T20 World Cup that will be played in the USA and the West Indies.

Team India is all set to resume its quest to win the T20 World Cup as they prepare for the marquee event post the Indian Premier League (IPL). Walking into the tournament as one of the favourites to win the competition, India will look to send a strong squad for the T20 World Cup that will be played in the USA and the West Indies. To select the squad, it is reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will speak to captain Rohit Sharma when his Mumbai Indians side travels to Delhi on April 27. BCCI to speak to Rohit According to media reports, the selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will speak to Rohit about several players who could be part of the first squad, while also keeping eyes on potential back-up options. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant’s selection will be the biggest topic of discussion with both likely to play in the T20 World Cup. The selectors will have plenty of thinking to do in the bowling department with out of favour Yuzvendra Chahal impressing during the IPL 2024. Virat played his first T20I match for India since the T20 World Cup in January when he was selected for the Afghanistan tour. He has been in excellent touch for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side in the IPL 2024 and has scored 361 runs in seven matches including an unbeaten hundred against Rajasthan Royals (RR). ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Fleming lauds MS Dhoni’s skill-set in pre-season as Mahi turns back clock against LSG Pant’s position is a little vulnerable considering there is competition for the spot in the squad. Sanju Samson has been impressive again with RR while KL Rahul also played a vital role for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. Despite not being offered a central contract before the IPL, Ishan Kishan continues to be an option due to his recent exploits with the national side. Lastly, Dinesh Karthik is also proving why he is ageing like a fine wine and has thrown up a tough challenge to the selectors. In the bowling department, Chahal is most likely to join Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav after impressing in the IPL 2024 with RR.

T20 World Cup: Selectors to meet Rohit Sharma in Delhi on April 27; Virat, Pant likely to be included - Report

Rohit Sharma marked his landmark appearance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with yet another feather in his hat while playing for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 18). Rohit, now in his 17th season in the IPL has completed 6,500 runs in the tournament. He now ranks fourth on the list for most runs in the tournament history with only Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner scoring more.

<h2>Rohit marks landmark day with yet another feat</h2>

Playing in his 250th IPL match, the former Mumbai Indians captain reached the feat on the third ball of the ninth over. With this, he is also the third-highest Indian scorer in the history of the IPL while also being the top scorer for the five-time champions Mumbai Indians. His exploits have already seen him cement his legacy as one of the greats of the IPL.

With 250 appearances in the IPL, only MS Dhoni has played more matches in the tournament history. Rohit started his journey in the IPL in 2008 with Deccan Chargers and has since won the competition on six occasions, five times with Mumbai Indians.

Rohit also averages 30.10 with the bat and has 275 sixes in the competition's history. Interestingly, with 15 wickets in IPL history, he also accounts for two hat-tricks with the ball.

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Most Runs in IPL History

Virat Kohli – 7624 Runs

Shikhar Dhawan – 6769 Runs

David Warner – 6563 Runs

Rohit Sharma – 6508 Runs

Suresh Raina – 5528 Runs

AB de Villiers – 6162 Runs

At the time of writing, PBKS were 28/4 in four overs with MI having scored 192/7 in their 20 overs. Rohit scored 36 off 25 while Suryakumar Yadav turned the screw with a top score of 78 off 53. Tillak Varma was also impressive with the bat having notched 34 off 18 to help MI get close to the 200-run mark. So far in the IPL 2024, MI have won only two matches and are searching for their third win of the campaign in Mullanpur.

Rohit Sharma marked his landmark appearance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with yet another feather in his hat while playing for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 18).

Rohit Sharma marked his landmark appearance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with yet another feather in his hat while playing for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 18). Rohit, now in his 17th season in the IPL has completed 6,500 runs in the tournament. He now ranks fourth on the list for most runs in the tournament history with only Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner scoring more. Rohit marks landmark day with yet another feat Playing in his 250th IPL match, the former Mumbai Indians captain reached the feat on the third ball of the ninth over. With this, he is also the third-highest Indian scorer in the history of the IPL while also being the top scorer for the five-time champions Mumbai Indians. His exploits have already seen him cement his legacy as one of the greats of the IPL. With 250 appearances in the IPL, only MS Dhoni has played more matches in the tournament history. Rohit started his journey in the IPL in 2008 with Deccan Chargers and has since won the competition on six occasions, five times with Mumbai Indians. Rohit also averages 30.10 with the bat and has 275 sixes in the competition's history. Interestingly, with 15 wickets in IPL history, he also accounts for two hat-tricks with the ball. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: RCB’s Glenn Maxwell explains decision for missing SRH tie, confirms his absence from next game Most Runs in IPL History Virat Kohli – 7624 Runs Shikhar Dhawan – 6769 Runs David Warner – 6563 Runs Rohit Sharma – 6508 Runs Suresh Raina – 5528 Runs AB de Villiers – 6162 Runs At the time of writing, PBKS were 28/4 in four overs with MI having scored 192/7 in their 20 overs. Rohit scored 36 off 25 while Suryakumar Yadav turned the screw with a top score of 78 off 53. Tillak Varma was also impressive with the bat having notched 34 off 18 to help MI get close to the 200-run mark. So far in the IPL 2024, MI have won only two matches and are searching for their third win of the campaign in Mullanpur.

IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma breaks into THIS category in landmark outing against PBKS

Rohit Sharma will script history on Thursday (April 18) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he will make his 250th appearance in the tournament’s history. Rohit, who is one of the seven players to play in every season of the IPL, will join MS Dhoni to register 250 IPL appearances while he dons the colours of Mumbai Indians. Already a record six-time winner of the IPL, Thursday’s landmark appearance will cement his legacy as one of the greats of the game.

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<h2>Rohit’s journey in IPL</h2>

The current India captain started his IPL journey in 2008 with the now-defunct Deccan Chargers where he would find his roots. His debut season with DC did not go well as the franchise finished bottom of the league with two wins despite having star names like Shahid Afridi, Adam Gilchrist, Chaminda Vaas, Andrew Symonds and others. However, that setback did not stop him from achieving big things as he won the IPL in his second season with DC in South Africa in 2009.

While there was no success in the 2010 season, Rohit had already made a name for himself and was a fan favourite. Soon he would make his homecoming with Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2011 mega auctions. His contributions to the Chargers included 1,170 runs in 45 matches, at an average of 30.78, and a strike rate exceeding 131.

<h2>Legend at Mumbai Indians</h2>

Making his debut for the side in 2011, it was not until the 2013 season that Rohit really made the stage his own. Having won the Champions League T20 in 2011, it was in 2013 that Rohit won his first IPL title with Mumbai Indians. He took over the captaincy at the midway point of the season from Ricky Ponting and led them to their first IPL title.

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Rohit would follow that success with four more IPL titles, including 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. MI’s win in 2020 also saw them become the second franchise after Chennai Super Kings to retain the IPL title. Currently, with six IPL titles, Rohit is the joint-most successful player alongside Ambati Rayudu in the history of the IPL.

Ahead of IPL 2024, it was announced that Rohit will no longer lead the side in the competition, but that has done no harm to his reputation as he continues to serve Mumbai Indians.

At the time of writing, in 249 matches in IPL, Rohit has 6472 runs which include two hundreds and 42 fifties. He averages 30.10 with the bat and has 272 sixes in the completion’s history. Interestingly, with 15 wickets in IPL history, he also accounts for two hat-tricks.

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Rohit Sharma will script history on Thursday (April 18) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he will make his 250th appearance in the tournament’s history. Rohit, who is one of the seven players to play in every season of the IPL, will join MS Dhoni to register 250 IPL appearances while he dons the colours of Mumbai Indians.

Rohit Sharma will script history on Thursday (April 18) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he will make his 250th appearance in the tournament’s history. Rohit, who is one of the seven players to play in every season of the IPL, will join MS Dhoni to register 250 IPL appearances while he dons the colours of Mumbai Indians. Already a record six-time winner of the IPL, Thursday’s landmark appearance will cement his legacy as one of the greats of the game. 🎵 𝐵ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑖 𝑠𝑖 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑡, 𝑎𝑎𝑛𝑘ℎ𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑒𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖… 🎵 Jab Hitman met 20-year-old Ro today 👀#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/cFH4cf2tJK — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 17, 2024 × Rohit’s journey in IPL The current India captain started his IPL journey in 2008 with the now-defunct Deccan Chargers where he would find his roots. His debut season with DC did not go well as the franchise finished bottom of the league with two wins despite having star names like Shahid Afridi, Adam Gilchrist, Chaminda Vaas, Andrew Symonds and others. However, that setback did not stop him from achieving big things as he won the IPL in his second season with DC in South Africa in 2009. While there was no success in the 2010 season, Rohit had already made a name for himself and was a fan favourite. Soon he would make his homecoming with Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2011 mega auctions. His contributions to the Chargers included 1,170 runs in 45 matches, at an average of 30.78, and a strike rate exceeding 131. Legend at Mumbai Indians Making his debut for the side in 2011, it was not until the 2013 season that Rohit really made the stage his own. Having won the Champions League T20 in 2011, it was in 2013 that Rohit won his first IPL title with Mumbai Indians. He took over the captaincy at the midway point of the season from Ricky Ponting and led them to their first IPL title. ALSO READ | Champions League: Real Madrid eliminate Man City in penalty shootout to reach semis; Bayern knockout Arsenal Rohit would follow that success with four more IPL titles, including 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. MI’s win in 2020 also saw them become the second franchise after Chennai Super Kings to retain the IPL title. Currently, with six IPL titles, Rohit is the joint-most successful player alongside Ambati Rayudu in the history of the IPL. Ahead of IPL 2024, it was announced that Rohit will no longer lead the side in the competition, but that has done no harm to his reputation as he continues to serve Mumbai Indians. At the time of writing, in 249 matches in IPL, Rohit has 6472 runs which include two hundreds and 42 fifties. He averages 30.10 with the bat and has 272 sixes in the completion’s history. Interestingly, with 15 wickets in IPL history, he also accounts for two hat-tricks.

IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma set for landmark appearance in PBKS vs MI, to join MS Dhoni in elite club

India captain Rohit Sharma has debunked claims of a top-tier meeting with head coach Rahul Dravid and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar to decide on the 2024 T20 World Cup squad. Per Rohit, all three concerned names are in different parts of the world and have not spoken on this, let alone meeting. While Rohit is playing IPL 2024 for Mumbai Indians, Agarkar is said to be in Dubai, and Dravid is busy with his family in his hometown Bengaluru.

Following the England Tests at home, speculations surrounding changes in Indian cricket team are making headlines, with the T20 World Cup being the highlight. Earlier, as per several media reports, all three were said to have met to discuss the squad for the 20-team-tournament in the Caribbean and the USA starting June 1.

Reports suggested that Rohit, Dravid and Agarkar talked about Hardik Pandya's future in the white-ball side, given his exploits in the ongoing cash-rich league, wherein his lack of bowling has raised tensions for the India captain and selectors.

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"I haven't met anyone," Rohit said during the Club Prairie Fire podcast involving Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist. "Ajit Agarkar is somewhere in Dubai playing golf, and Rahul Dravid is actually watching his kids play in Bengaluru... We haven't met, to be honest."

"In today's day and age, unless you hear it from either myself or Rahul himself or Ajit himself or someone from BCCI coming and talking in front of the camera, everything is fake," he continued.&nbsp;

<h2>Pressure on selectors to pick right squad</h2>

Despite India coming agonisingly close to winning the home World Cup last year, they failed, losing to Australia in the summit clash by six wickets. As the Men in Blue look to end their trophy drought at the top level, the 2024 T20 World Cup comes across as a perfect opportunity.

However, with that comes a bigger risk of picking the right players for the&nbsp;format. Considering that IPL performances will play a role in selectors naming a final 15 for the marquee event, some players have failed to live up to their hype this season.&nbsp;

While the selectors have their eyes set on the newcomers trying to break into the bigger picture, they cannot overlook what experienced players have brought to the table before.&nbsp;

The selection committee would name the squad around April end or beginning of May.&nbsp;

India captain Rohit Sharma has debunked claims of a top-tier meeting with head coach Rahul Dravid and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar to decide on the 2024 T20 World Cup squad.

India captain Rohit Sharma has debunked claims of a top-tier meeting with head coach Rahul Dravid and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar to decide on the 2024 T20 World Cup squad. Per Rohit, all three concerned names are in different parts of the world and have not spoken on this, let alone meeting. While Rohit is playing IPL 2024 for Mumbai Indians, Agarkar is said to be in Dubai, and Dravid is busy with his family in his hometown Bengaluru. Following the England Tests at home, speculations surrounding changes in Indian cricket team are making headlines, with the T20 World Cup being the highlight. Earlier, as per several media reports, all three were said to have met to discuss the squad for the 20-team-tournament in the Caribbean and the USA starting June 1. Reports suggested that Rohit, Dravid and Agarkar talked about Hardik Pandya's future in the white-ball side, given his exploits in the ongoing cash-rich league, wherein his lack of bowling has raised tensions for the India captain and selectors. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: 'Playing for Bengaluru would have been ideal' - LSG's KL Rahul hints at future switch "I haven't met anyone," Rohit said during the Club Prairie Fire podcast involving Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist. "Ajit Agarkar is somewhere in Dubai playing golf, and Rahul Dravid is actually watching his kids play in Bengaluru... We haven't met, to be honest." "In today's day and age, unless you hear it from either myself or Rahul himself or Ajit himself or someone from BCCI coming and talking in front of the camera, everything is fake," he continued. Pressure on selectors to pick right squad Despite India coming agonisingly close to winning the home World Cup last year, they failed, losing to Australia in the summit clash by six wickets. As the Men in Blue look to end their trophy drought at the top level, the 2024 T20 World Cup comes across as a perfect opportunity. However, with that comes a bigger risk of picking the right players for the format. Considering that IPL performances will play a role in selectors naming a final 15 for the marquee event, some players have failed to live up to their hype this season. While the selectors have their eyes set on the newcomers trying to break into the bigger picture, they cannot overlook what experienced players have brought to the table before. The selection committee would name the squad around April end or beginning of May.

Rohit Sharma debunks claims of top-tier meeting with Dravid, Agarkar regarding T20 World Cup squad

India captain and a five-time champion with Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma, has come out publicly calling out the ‘Impact Player rule’ in the IPL as something that is taking away a lot from the game or just a little excitement. A former MI skipper is the first high-profile player to admit that ‘he doesn’t like’ this new rule introduced the previous season.

Impact Rule in the IPL helps teams to bring in a 12th player at any time during the game, substituting with the player of their selection - a rule somewhat similar to Super-Sub introduced and later removed from international cricket during the mid-2000s.

Rohit feels this rule has cut down the impact of all-rounders in the game, arguing that it holds back their development, as this game is played with 11 players, and not 12, at the international level.

“I generally feel that it is going to hold back [development of all-rounders] because eventually cricket is played by 11 players, not 12 players," Rohit said on the Club Prairie Podcast, co-hosted by Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan.&nbsp;

“I'm not a big fan of impact player (rule). You are taking out so much from the game just to make it a little entertainment for the people around.&nbsp;

“But if you look [at] genuinely just cricketing aspect of it…. I can give you so many examples - guys like Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube are not getting to bowl, which for us [India team] is not a good thing,” the India captain continued.

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His comments&nbsp;come weeks before the 15-man squad selection for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA, starting June 1. While Shivam Dube has knocked on the selectors’ doors with his stellar performances this season (playing for CSK), he still hasn’t bowled&nbsp;this IPL season.&nbsp;

It mounts pressure on the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee that is contemplating naming Hardik Pandya on the team sheet for the marquee event only because he hasn’t bowled enough in IPL 2024.&nbsp;

Moreover, spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are other names discussed for the 20-team-tournament.&nbsp;

<h2>What’s the solution?</h2>

Although he is Rohit is criticising the new rule, he&nbsp;said he doesn’t have a solution for its&nbsp;substitute.

“I don't know what you can do about it, but I'm not a fan of it, honestly speaking,” he said.&nbsp;

"Because there's obviously 12 players for you to select from and whoever that impact player is, you can see how the game is going and change it later depending on what you need, what pitch is behaving.&nbsp;

“If you bat well if you don't lose wickets, you can add another bowler, so it gives you an option of having six or seven bowlers. You don't need that extra batter because a lot of the teams actually upfront are batting well, and then you hardly see Nos. 7 or 8 coming to bat,” the MI great concluded.

(With inputs from agencies)

India captain and a five-time champion with Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma, has come out publicly calling out the ‘Impact Player rule’ in the IPL as something that is taking away a lot from the game or just a little excitement.

India captain and a five-time champion with Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma, has come out publicly calling out the ‘Impact Player rule’ in the IPL as something that is taking away a lot from the game or just a little excitement. A former MI skipper is the first high-profile player to admit that ‘he doesn’t like’ this new rule introduced the previous season. Impact Rule in the IPL helps teams to bring in a 12th player at any time during the game, substituting with the player of their selection - a rule somewhat similar to Super-Sub introduced and later removed from international cricket during the mid-2000s. Rohit feels this rule has cut down the impact of all-rounders in the game, arguing that it holds back their development, as this game is played with 11 players, and not 12, at the international level. “I generally feel that it is going to hold back [development of all-rounders] because eventually cricket is played by 11 players, not 12 players," Rohit said on the Club Prairie Podcast, co-hosted by Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan. “I'm not a big fan of impact player (rule). You are taking out so much from the game just to make it a little entertainment for the people around. “But if you look [at] genuinely just cricketing aspect of it…. I can give you so many examples - guys like Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube are not getting to bowl, which for us [India team] is not a good thing,” the India captain continued. Also read | 'I kept sliding': Former Aussie captain Meg Lanning opens up on health battles that prompted shock retirement His comments come weeks before the 15-man squad selection for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA, starting June 1. While Shivam Dube has knocked on the selectors’ doors with his stellar performances this season (playing for CSK), he still hasn’t bowled this IPL season. It mounts pressure on the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee that is contemplating naming Hardik Pandya on the team sheet for the marquee event only because he hasn’t bowled enough in IPL 2024. Moreover, spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are other names discussed for the 20-team-tournament. What’s the solution? Although he is Rohit is criticising the new rule, he said he doesn’t have a solution for its substitute. “I don't know what you can do about it, but I'm not a fan of it, honestly speaking,” he said. "Because there's obviously 12 players for you to select from and whoever that impact player is, you can see how the game is going and change it later depending on what you need, what pitch is behaving. “If you bat well if you don't lose wickets, you can add another bowler, so it gives you an option of having six or seven bowlers. You don't need that extra batter because a lot of the teams actually upfront are batting well, and then you hardly see Nos. 7 or 8 coming to bat,” the MI great concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma ‘not a fan’ of Impact Rule, says 'you are taking out so much from the game...'

India men's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is open to the idea of playing a bilateral Test series against arch-rivals Pakistan. Sharma said the series would be a closely fought affair and that he only wants to focus on cricket, not other affairs.

India men's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is open to the idea of playing a bilateral Test series against arch-rivals Pakistan. Sharma said the series would be a closely fought affair and that he only wants to focus on cricket, not other affairs. Rohit was speaking on the "Club Prairie Fire" podcast where former England captain Michael Vaughan quizzed him on the possibility of the India-Pakistan series. "Don't you think India playing Pakistan regularly will be fantastic for Test cricket?" asked Vaughan. Rohit responded saying: "I totally believe that! They are a good team. Last test match played between India and Pakistan was way back I think in 2006 or 2008 (2007), where Wasim Jaffar got a double hundred in Kolkata." "I would love to. At the end of the day, we want to be in the contest. I think it will be a great contest between the two sides. We anyway play them in the ICC tournaments. So, it doesn't even matter. It's pure cricket that I am looking at. I am not interested in anything else. It's just pure cricket. A battle between bat and ball. It will be a great contest so why not." Also read | 'They beat us like kids': Former Pakistan player blasts team after 'humiliating' WC performance against India The Indian side has ceased cricketing ties with Pakistan over the latter's constant support of terrorism. The two sides only meet in the ICC tournaments and have not played a bilateral tournament since 2012-13. CA offers to host series In February, Cricket Australia (CA) offered to host a bilateral series between the two countries if the BCCI and PCB agree to play each other. , "I think anyone that was here for the India-Pakistan game at the MCG, it will go down as one of the most memorable occasions, not just sporting occasions, that I've ever been to. So people want to see that contest. We would love to host that if the opportunity arose. If we can play a role, we'd love to play a role," said CA chief executive Nick Hockley referring to the 2022 T20 World Cup match between the two rivals. Also read | T20 World Cup 2024: Tickets for India vs Pakistan match in USA selling for $222,500 India and Pakistan will resume their World Cup rivalry on June 9 in New York. While India has won seven matches out of eight in the T20 World Cups, Pakistan's only win over their neighbours came during the 2021 edition when Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan steamrolled their opponents in Dubai by 10 wickets. (With inputs from agencies)

'Would love to': Indian captain Rohit Sharma on playing bilateral Test series against Pakistan

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing.

Rohit, who was replaced by Hardik Pandya's as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, captioned the video as therapy. Have a look at the video below:

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Notably, Rohit is one of the top five highest run-getters of the season with 261 runs to his name in six innings. Sharma, fondly known as Hitman, has a strike rate of 167 this season - second only to Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag's 187 among the top-five runs scorers so far. Rohit's average for his 261 runs has been an impressive 52.50 as well.&nbsp;

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The Hitman has also a hit century - scoring 105 not out against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a losing cause. The MI batter has 15 sixes to his name in six matches - fifth joint-most along with Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs and CSK's Shivam Dube.

Rohit's form is somewhat the reason that MI can still salvage their season despite four losses and two wins in six games they have played. &nbsp;During his century against CSK, Rohit also became only the fifth batter in the world and the first Indian to reach 500 T20 sixes.

Rohit now has 502 sixes in 432 T20 matches and ahead of him are New Zealand's Colin Munro with 548 sixes in 428 T20s, and three West Indians - Andre Russell with 678 sixes in 488 T20s, Kieron Pollard with 860 sixes in 660 matches, and Chris Gayle with 1,056 sixes in 463 T20 matches.

Meanwhile, Rohit's removal from captaincy, coupled with MI's poor record this season, has drawn a lot of criticism towards new skipper Pandya.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing.

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing. Rohit, who was replaced by Hardik Pandya's as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, captioned the video as therapy. Have a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) × Notably, Rohit is one of the top five highest run-getters of the season with 261 runs to his name in six innings. Sharma, fondly known as Hitman, has a strike rate of 167 this season - second only to Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag's 187 among the top-five runs scorers so far. Rohit's average for his 261 runs has been an impressive 52.50 as well. Also Read: IPL 2024: 'Team that's most willing to...,' DC coach Ricky Ponting reveals key to win ongoing season The Hitman has also a hit century - scoring 105 not out against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a losing cause. The MI batter has 15 sixes to his name in six matches - fifth joint-most along with Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs and CSK's Shivam Dube. Rohit's form is somewhat the reason that MI can still salvage their season despite four losses and two wins in six games they have played. During his century against CSK, Rohit also became only the fifth batter in the world and the first Indian to reach 500 T20 sixes. Rohit now has 502 sixes in 432 T20 matches and ahead of him are New Zealand's Colin Munro with 548 sixes in 428 T20s, and three West Indians - Andre Russell with 678 sixes in 488 T20s, Kieron Pollard with 860 sixes in 660 matches, and Chris Gayle with 1,056 sixes in 463 T20 matches. Meanwhile, Rohit's removal from captaincy, coupled with MI's poor record this season, has drawn a lot of criticism towards new skipper Pandya.

IPL 2024: WATCH | Former MI skipper Rohit Sharma's THERAPY video goes viral

Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma is now the joint-fourth batter in the world to score eight T20 hundreds. Rohit achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14. Rohit scored 105 not out off 61 balls - his second in the league.

Sharma reached the 100 with a four off CSK bowler Matheesha Pathirana, whose 4/28 proved pivotal in Chennai's first away win of the season. Have a look at the four below:

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Rohit shares the fourth position with Australia internationals David Warner &amp;&nbsp;Aaron Finch, and Aussie domestic player Michael Klinger in the list of&nbsp;most T20 hundreds. Ahead of Rohit are India's Virat Kohli with nine T20 hundreds, Pakistan's Babar Azam with 11 hundreds in T20s and Chris Gayle, who tops the list with 22 hundreds in the shortest format.

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Apart from two IPL tons, Rohit has five hundreds in&nbsp;T20 internationals as well, joint-most for any player along with Australia's Glenn Maxwell. He&nbsp;has also hit a hundred for Mumbai in the domestic T20 tournament - Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy.

As for the match, MI skipper Hardik Pandya's last over of the innings, which went for 26 runs, proved to be the difference between the two sides. In the over, CSK batter MS Dhoni hit three consecutive sixes and scored 20 not out off the last four balls as Chennai posted a huge total of 206/4 in 20 overs.

During the chase, no MI batter could get going after a fiery start in the powerplay where Rohit and Ishan Kishan added 63 runs before Pathirana sent Kishan back in the eighth over. MI's Suryakumar Yadav also departed in the same over as Mumbai started to lose momentum.

CSK bowlers were on point throughout the night as they didn't allow any Mumbai batter to cross the 30-run mark apart from Rohit and Tilak Varma (31). MI eventually lost the match by 20 runs as they managed 186/6 in 20 overs. This was Mumbai's fourth loss in six matches as they sit in&nbsp;eighth place, ahead of ninth-place Delhi Capitals and last-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the 10-team points table.

Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma is now the joint-fourth batter in the world to score eight T20 hundreds. Rohit achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14.

Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma is now the joint-fourth batter in the world to score eight T20 hundreds. Rohit achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14. Rohit scored 105 not out off 61 balls - his second in the league. Sharma reached the 100 with a four off CSK bowler Matheesha Pathirana, whose 4/28 proved pivotal in Chennai's first away win of the season. Have a look at the four below: I. C. Y. M. I It was some knock! It was some HUNDRED! It was not to be tonight but Rohit Sharma - Take A Bow 🙌 🙌 Recap the match on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #MIvCSK | @ImRo45 | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/ARFd3GmMuI — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 14, 2024 × Rohit shares the fourth position with Australia internationals David Warner & Aaron Finch, and Aussie domestic player Michael Klinger in the list of most T20 hundreds. Ahead of Rohit are India's Virat Kohli with nine T20 hundreds, Pakistan's Babar Azam with 11 hundreds in T20s and Chris Gayle, who tops the list with 22 hundreds in the shortest format. Also Read: 'I am fed up...,' MI batting coach Kieron Pollard on Hardik Pandya's performance in loss vs CSK Apart from two IPL tons, Rohit has five hundreds in T20 internationals as well, joint-most for any player along with Australia's Glenn Maxwell. He has also hit a hundred for Mumbai in the domestic T20 tournament - Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy. As for the match, MI skipper Hardik Pandya's last over of the innings, which went for 26 runs, proved to be the difference between the two sides. In the over, CSK batter MS Dhoni hit three consecutive sixes and scored 20 not out off the last four balls as Chennai posted a huge total of 206/4 in 20 overs. During the chase, no MI batter could get going after a fiery start in the powerplay where Rohit and Ishan Kishan added 63 runs before Pathirana sent Kishan back in the eighth over. MI's Suryakumar Yadav also departed in the same over as Mumbai started to lose momentum. CSK bowlers were on point throughout the night as they didn't allow any Mumbai batter to cross the 30-run mark apart from Rohit and Tilak Varma (31). MI eventually lost the match by 20 runs as they managed 186/6 in 20 overs. This was Mumbai's fourth loss in six matches as they sit in eighth place, ahead of ninth-place Delhi Capitals and last-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the 10-team points table.

IPL 2024: WATCH | MI's Rohit Sharma enters ELITE list with eighth T20 hundred during loss vs CSK

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has predicted which team Rohit Sharma could play for next season in the Indian Premier League. Following replacing him with Hardik Pandya as the team’s new captain ahead of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians cleared their intentions of going ahead with a new captain, leaving Rohit’s position in the team up in the air. However, considering the mega auction takes place next year, Rohit might go into it as one of the marquee players.

Vaughan, a cricket pundit, feels outside of Mumbai Indians there’s only one team where he fits and it's Chennai Super Kings. Although Ruturaj Gaikwad was named MS Dhoni’s successor at CSK, with Dhoni stepping aside from captaincy a day before the start of this season, Vaughan feels Rohit, if picked by CSK, will replace him as the team’s new captain.

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“Will he (Rohit Sharma) go to Chennai? Replace Dhoni? Gaikwad is doing it (the captaincy) this year, and it might be just (an act of) holding position for Rohit next year. I see him in Chennai,” Vaughan speculated when asked about Rohit’s potential franchise next year, during the recent episode of BeerBiceps podcast.

To which, the host, Ranveer Allahbadia said, “That'd be heartbreaking, honestly. For MI fans, that'd be terrible. I wouldn't mind him going to (Sunrisers) Hyderabad; he played for Deccan Chargers, so that would be romantic.”

Meanwhile, commenting on this ongoing and unpleasant saga of Pandya replacing Rohit as the franchise’s new captain, Michael said Pandya’s return to MI was bound to put pressure on him anyway; now with captaincy being bestowed upon him, it further mounted. Sharing his thoughts on whom of the two he would have picked, Vaughan said,&nbsp; 
 
"I personally would've captained Rohit. Hardik coming back to MI is big enough pressure in itself, and Rohit is obviously going to be the Indian T20 captain," Vaughan noted.

<h2>Rohit’s run at MI set to be over</h2>

With the mega auction happening next year and no word on the retention policy out yet, all teams could retain a maximum of three to five players as things stand.&nbsp;

Considering the future, Mumbai, like any other team, would like to retain their youngsters, meaning Rohit might miss out on that list, and Mumbai could also skip opting for him at the auction.&nbsp;

Rohit, a six-time IPL winner, having led Mumbai Indians to five titles starting from 2013, could actually move to a new franchise from next season onwards.&nbsp;

But the question remains which one?

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has predicted which team Rohit Sharma could play for next season in the Indian Premier League. Following replacing him with Hardik Pandya as the team’s new captain ahead of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians cleared their intentions of going ahead with a new captain, leaving Rohit’s position in the team up in the air.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has predicted which team Rohit Sharma could play for next season in the Indian Premier League. Following replacing him with Hardik Pandya as the team’s new captain ahead of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians cleared their intentions of going ahead with a new captain, leaving Rohit’s position in the team up in the air. However, considering the mega auction takes place next year, Rohit might go into it as one of the marquee players. Vaughan, a cricket pundit, feels outside of Mumbai Indians there’s only one team where he fits and it's Chennai Super Kings. Although Ruturaj Gaikwad was named MS Dhoni’s successor at CSK, with Dhoni stepping aside from captaincy a day before the start of this season, Vaughan feels Rohit, if picked by CSK, will replace him as the team’s new captain. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Is Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya hiding an undisclosed injury? Simon Doull thinks so “Will he (Rohit Sharma) go to Chennai? Replace Dhoni? Gaikwad is doing it (the captaincy) this year, and it might be just (an act of) holding position for Rohit next year. I see him in Chennai,” Vaughan speculated when asked about Rohit’s potential franchise next year, during the recent episode of BeerBiceps podcast. To which, the host, Ranveer Allahbadia said, “That'd be heartbreaking, honestly. For MI fans, that'd be terrible. I wouldn't mind him going to (Sunrisers) Hyderabad; he played for Deccan Chargers, so that would be romantic.” Meanwhile, commenting on this ongoing and unpleasant saga of Pandya replacing Rohit as the franchise’s new captain, Michael said Pandya’s return to MI was bound to put pressure on him anyway; now with captaincy being bestowed upon him, it further mounted. Sharing his thoughts on whom of the two he would have picked, Vaughan said, "I personally would've captained Rohit. Hardik coming back to MI is big enough pressure in itself, and Rohit is obviously going to be the Indian T20 captain," Vaughan noted. Rohit’s run at MI set to be over With the mega auction happening next year and no word on the retention policy out yet, all teams could retain a maximum of three to five players as things stand. Considering the future, Mumbai, like any other team, would like to retain their youngsters, meaning Rohit might miss out on that list, and Mumbai could also skip opting for him at the auction. Rohit, a six-time IPL winner, having led Mumbai Indians to five titles starting from 2013, could actually move to a new franchise from next season onwards. But the question remains which one?

IPL 2024: Michael Vaughan predicts which franchise will likely sign Rohit Sharma next season

India Captain Rohit Sharma hasn’t thought about international retirement yet, instead has shown keenness to continue playing for a few more years. One of India’s most decorated ODI openers, Rohit guided the Men in Blue to the 2023 World Test Championship and home World Cup finals, going down to Australia on both occasions. Set to lead India to its fourth ICC tournament (2024 T20 World Cup) in the Caribbean and the USA in June, Rohit has his eyes set on a world trophy for his country.

Speaking to Gaurav Kapoor and British musician Ed Sheeran on the special edition of Breakfast with Champions aired on April 12, Rohit shared his thoughts on his future as an India cricketer.&nbsp;

Last year, under his guidance, India reached the finals of the 2023 World Cup, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. That run, however, ended on the day of the final, with Australia beating the hosts by six wickets to lift the trophy for the record sixth time. Although India failed to end its trophy drought in ICC tournaments, Rohit made headlines for his batting during the event, scoring 597 runs.&nbsp;

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Outlining his plans, Rohit, while answering Sheeran’s question on retirement, said, "I haven't really thought about retirement. But, I don't know where life takes you. I am still playing well at this point in time - so I am thinking I am going to continue for a few more years and then, I don't know. I really want to win the World Cup and there is a WTC final in 2025, hopefully, India makes it," said Rohit.

<h2>‘We did everything right until the final’</h2>

Rohit’s Indian Team was the favourites to win the tournament at home, and they performed like one, winning all games with utter domination. However, when D-day arrived, they fell shy of their target and came second in the race for the world title.

Reflecting on India’s performance, Rohit said he couldn’t think of a reason to lose the final (to Australia) after a stunning win in the semis against New Zealand. Later, he admitted the team endured a bad day at work against the former champions.

"50-over World Cup for me is the actual World Cup. We've grown up watching that World Cup. More importantly, it was happening in India in front of our home crowd. We played so well up until that final. When we won the semi-finals, I thought, now we're just a step away. We're doing all the things right."

"What's the one thing that can make us lose the World Cup? Not a single thing came to my mind. Because I thought we ticked all the boxes, we were playing good cricket. Confidence was there."

"We were all supposed to have one bad day and that I guess was our bad day. Don't think we played bad cricket in that final, certain things didn't go our way. But Australia were slightly better than us," the India captain concluded.&nbsp;

India Captain Rohit Sharma hasn’t thought about international retirement yet, instead has shown keenness to continue playing for a few more years. One of India’s most decorated ODI openers, Rohit guided the Men in Blue to the 2023 World Test Championship and home World Cup finals, going down to Australia on both occasions.

India Captain Rohit Sharma hasn’t thought about international retirement yet, instead has shown keenness to continue playing for a few more years. One of India’s most decorated ODI openers, Rohit guided the Men in Blue to the 2023 World Test Championship and home World Cup finals, going down to Australia on both occasions. Set to lead India to its fourth ICC tournament (2024 T20 World Cup) in the Caribbean and the USA in June, Rohit has his eyes set on a world trophy for his country. Speaking to Gaurav Kapoor and British musician Ed Sheeran on the special edition of Breakfast with Champions aired on April 12, Rohit shared his thoughts on his future as an India cricketer. Last year, under his guidance, India reached the finals of the 2023 World Cup, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. That run, however, ended on the day of the final, with Australia beating the hosts by six wickets to lift the trophy for the record sixth time. Although India failed to end its trophy drought in ICC tournaments, Rohit made headlines for his batting during the event, scoring 597 runs. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Hussey on MS Dhoni’s impact on dressing room - ‘You feel like you're backed, trusted and loved’ Outlining his plans, Rohit, while answering Sheeran’s question on retirement, said, "I haven't really thought about retirement. But, I don't know where life takes you. I am still playing well at this point in time - so I am thinking I am going to continue for a few more years and then, I don't know. I really want to win the World Cup and there is a WTC final in 2025, hopefully, India makes it," said Rohit. ‘We did everything right until the final’ Rohit’s Indian Team was the favourites to win the tournament at home, and they performed like one, winning all games with utter domination. However, when D-day arrived, they fell shy of their target and came second in the race for the world title. Reflecting on India’s performance, Rohit said he couldn’t think of a reason to lose the final (to Australia) after a stunning win in the semis against New Zealand. Later, he admitted the team endured a bad day at work against the former champions. "50-over World Cup for me is the actual World Cup. We've grown up watching that World Cup. More importantly, it was happening in India in front of our home crowd. We played so well up until that final. When we won the semi-finals, I thought, now we're just a step away. We're doing all the things right." "What's the one thing that can make us lose the World Cup? Not a single thing came to my mind. Because I thought we ticked all the boxes, we were playing good cricket. Confidence was there." "We were all supposed to have one bad day and that I guess was our bad day. Don't think we played bad cricket in that final, certain things didn't go our way. But Australia were slightly better than us," the India captain concluded.

Forget retirement, Rohit Sharma outlines plan to play for few more years

Match 25 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by seven wickets in pursuit of 197 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday (April 11). Opting to bowl first, Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. restricted RCB to 196 for 8 despite fifties from Faf du Plessis (61), Rajat Patidar (50) and Dinesh Karthik (53). Jasprit Bumrah's 5 for 21 stood tall for MI before Ishan Kishan's 34-ball 69 and Suryakumar Yadav's 19-ball 52 took their side home in 15.3 overs.

During the RCB innings, Karthik provided the much-needed late flourish for Bengaluru with his blistering 23-ball 53, laced with 5 fours and 4 sixes. While he was in the middle, former MI skipper Rohit teased him hilariously with a comment on the T20 World Cup 2024 selection.&nbsp;

"World Cup Khelna Hai, World Cup (He is looking to push for the World Cup selection. He has to play the World Cup)," Rohit was heard saying&nbsp;on the stump mic. Here is the clip of the funny banter between the Indian captain and Karthik.

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Karthik last played for India during the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia. He forced his way back into the Indian team following a sensational run in the domestic circuit and that year's IPL (for RCB). However, he didn't create any such impact in the T20 WC Down Under. Since then, he has not made an appearance for the national side. However, he continues to be an active player in the domestic circuit, for Tamil Nadu and has also made a name for himself as a commentator.

Karthik, who is playing his last IPL in the ongoing edition, has started the new season with a bang. So far, he has&nbsp;143 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 190.67, including plenty of impactful cameos.&nbsp;

With many wicketkeeper-batters eyeing a place in the T20 WC spot, it will be interesting to see if the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee springs a surprise by including Karthik. All the participating teams have to reveal their provisional squad by early May. The T20 WC will kick off on June 1, soon after IPL 2024, and will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA.

Match 25 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by seven wickets in pursuit of 197 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday (April 11).

Match 25 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by seven wickets in pursuit of 197 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday (April 11). Opting to bowl first, Hardik Pandya & Co. restricted RCB to 196 for 8 despite fifties from Faf du Plessis (61), Rajat Patidar (50) and Dinesh Karthik (53). Jasprit Bumrah's 5 for 21 stood tall for MI before Ishan Kishan's 34-ball 69 and Suryakumar Yadav's 19-ball 52 took their side home in 15.3 overs. During the RCB innings, Karthik provided the much-needed late flourish for Bengaluru with his blistering 23-ball 53, laced with 5 fours and 4 sixes. While he was in the middle, former MI skipper Rohit teased him hilariously with a comment on the T20 World Cup 2024 selection. "World Cup Khelna Hai, World Cup (He is looking to push for the World Cup selection. He has to play the World Cup)," Rohit was heard saying on the stump mic. Here is the clip of the funny banter between the Indian captain and Karthik. Sharma ji to dinesh karthik- worldcup khelna h worldcup 😂😂 rohit and stump mic recording never ending story 😂😂#MIvRCB #RCBvMI #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/CSefv5hzCi — rAvI RaThOrE (@Ravi_rathore060) April 11, 2024 × Also read: IPL 2024: Ishan, Bumrah earn statement win for Mumbai Indians at Wankhede as RCB crumble to fifth defeat Karthik last played for India during the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia. He forced his way back into the Indian team following a sensational run in the domestic circuit and that year's IPL (for RCB). However, he didn't create any such impact in the T20 WC Down Under. Since then, he has not made an appearance for the national side. However, he continues to be an active player in the domestic circuit, for Tamil Nadu and has also made a name for himself as a commentator. Karthik, who is playing his last IPL in the ongoing edition, has started the new season with a bang. So far, he has 143 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 190.67, including plenty of impactful cameos. With many wicketkeeper-batters eyeing a place in the T20 WC spot, it will be interesting to see if the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee springs a surprise by including Karthik. All the participating teams have to reveal their provisional squad by early May. The T20 WC will kick off on June 1, soon after IPL 2024, and will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA.

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Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu has backed underfire Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya to replace Rohit Sharma as India skipper in white-ball formats in two years. Pandya replaced Rohit as MI skipper ahead of IPL 2024, and Sidhu feels he's the right man to take over the reins from Rohit in the blue jersey. Sidhu also picked a player who could replace Rohit as captain in Tests.

Although the whole saga of replacing Rohit with Pandya as the new MI captain didn't go well with the fans considering several players were ahead of the India all-rounder in the pecking order for the same position, Sidhu thinks the selectors have made their call on going ahead with Pandya looking at the future.

Pandya led Gujarat Titans for two seasons since switching bases, guiding them to their maiden title in their debut season in 2022 while leading his team to their successive final in the next edition. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma captained MI for a decade, guiding them to joint five IPL titles. However, Pandya returned to his former franchise, with MI naming him the captain straightaway.&nbsp;

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"Hardik Pandya is the future," Sidhu said to India Today. "Rohit is now around 36-37. He has a couple more years left. He is a superb captain and a wonderful player. But, you have to actually look forward and prepare the ground for someone to take over."

"Hardik is your natural choice. That's why BCCI has named him the team's vice-captain," the former India opener added.

Speaking on who would replace Rohit in the red-ball format, Sidhu said Bumrah appears to be the right choice, having shown his credentials as a leader before.&nbsp;

"Jasprit Bumrah has been handling expectations wonderfully well. He was the natural choice for vice-captain. You can have Jasprit Bumrah as Test match captain," Sidhu noted.&nbsp;

<h2>Rohit to lead India in T20 World Cup</h2>

Following an excellent yet a failed 2023 World Cup campaign, where hosts India lost to Australia in the final, questions were raised around Rohit's future as India skipper across formats. However, the BCCI secretary Jay Shah put every speculation under the mat by confirming Rohit as the leader at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA, starting&nbsp;June 1.

With Rohit certain to lead the Men in Blue in the marquee event, the India veteran might continue across other two formats, meaning he could remain India skipper in ODIs and Tests at least until the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in February.&nbsp;

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu has backed underfire Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya to replace Rohit Sharma as India skipper in white-ball formats in two years.

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu has backed underfire Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya to replace Rohit Sharma as India skipper in white-ball formats in two years. Pandya replaced Rohit as MI skipper ahead of IPL 2024, and Sidhu feels he's the right man to take over the reins from Rohit in the blue jersey. Sidhu also picked a player who could replace Rohit as captain in Tests. Although the whole saga of replacing Rohit with Pandya as the new MI captain didn't go well with the fans considering several players were ahead of the India all-rounder in the pecking order for the same position, Sidhu thinks the selectors have made their call on going ahead with Pandya looking at the future. Pandya led Gujarat Titans for two seasons since switching bases, guiding them to their maiden title in their debut season in 2022 while leading his team to their successive final in the next edition. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma captained MI for a decade, guiding them to joint five IPL titles. However, Pandya returned to his former franchise, with MI naming him the captain straightaway. ALSO READ: 'Don't want to come up against him' - Maxwell opines on drama surrounding Kohli's T20 WC spot "Hardik Pandya is the future," Sidhu said to India Today. "Rohit is now around 36-37. He has a couple more years left. He is a superb captain and a wonderful player. But, you have to actually look forward and prepare the ground for someone to take over." "Hardik is your natural choice. That's why BCCI has named him the team's vice-captain," the former India opener added. Speaking on who would replace Rohit in the red-ball format, Sidhu said Bumrah appears to be the right choice, having shown his credentials as a leader before. "Jasprit Bumrah has been handling expectations wonderfully well. He was the natural choice for vice-captain. You can have Jasprit Bumrah as Test match captain," Sidhu noted. Rohit to lead India in T20 World Cup Following an excellent yet a failed 2023 World Cup campaign, where hosts India lost to Australia in the final, questions were raised around Rohit's future as India skipper across formats. However, the BCCI secretary Jay Shah put every speculation under the mat by confirming Rohit as the leader at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA, starting June 1. With Rohit certain to lead the Men in Blue in the marquee event, the India veteran might continue across other two formats, meaning he could remain India skipper in ODIs and Tests at least until the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in February.

'Hardik is your natural choice' - Navjot Sidhu backs underfire MI captain to replace Rohit as India skipper

West Indian great Brian Lara has said the opening pair of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma would not be a great strategy for the Indian&nbsp;team at the upcoming T20 World Cup. Lara said if India are to utilise the powerplay overs during the tournament they need to pair a younger name with one of the experienced duo at the top.&nbsp;

There has been a raging debate amongst Indian fans that the T20 team should move on from the old guard&nbsp;and play the new, exciting talents who have been playing the format the modern way.&nbsp;

“I think when you are picking your team and your batting order, you have to pick the team on the basis of what you want your players to do. It doesn’t matter who fills that spot. They have a job. If you want to score 70-80 in the first 6 overs, you have got to pick players to do so, it doesn’t matter the name of the players,” said Lara during the Star Sports virtual press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“So, for me, they are great players (Rohit and Virat), I think though that you should have some youthful punch in the opening spot. One of the younger players, showing their mettle, showing what they are capable of and have one of those experienced players shepherd the innings in the middle order right through till the end," he added.&nbsp;

Lara said having one of Kohli or Rohit at no. 3 would be the better ploy as some experienced batter would be at the crease even if the team lost a wicket early.&nbsp;

"Having that experience up front, it could have a negative effect if they get dismissed early, so I will use one yes, but use the other at No. 3."

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<h2>Kohli under scrutiny</h2>

Notably, Kohli came under heavy scrutiny post the match against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (Apr 6) where he smashed his eighth IPL century. However, it was the joint-slowest century in IPL history, alongside Manish Pandey's 67-ball ton against Deccan Chargers in 2009.&nbsp;

Pundits argued that Kohli's innings was more counterproductive to RCB's cause than other batters as the team only lost three wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. RCB finished with only 183 on board and eventually lost the contest by six wickets as Jos Buttler smashed a 58-ball hundred.&nbsp;

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West Indian great Brian Lara has said the opening pair of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma would not be a great strategy for the Indian team at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

West Indian great Brian Lara has said the opening pair of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma would not be a great strategy for the Indian team at the upcoming T20 World Cup. Lara said if India are to utilise the powerplay overs during the tournament they need to pair a younger name with one of the experienced duo at the top. There has been a raging debate amongst Indian fans that the T20 team should move on from the old guard and play the new, exciting talents who have been playing the format the modern way. “I think when you are picking your team and your batting order, you have to pick the team on the basis of what you want your players to do. It doesn’t matter who fills that spot. They have a job. If you want to score 70-80 in the first 6 overs, you have got to pick players to do so, it doesn’t matter the name of the players,” said Lara during the Star Sports virtual press conference. “So, for me, they are great players (Rohit and Virat), I think though that you should have some youthful punch in the opening spot. One of the younger players, showing their mettle, showing what they are capable of and have one of those experienced players shepherd the innings in the middle order right through till the end," he added. Lara said having one of Kohli or Rohit at no. 3 would be the better ploy as some experienced batter would be at the crease even if the team lost a wicket early. "Having that experience up front, it could have a negative effect if they get dismissed early, so I will use one yes, but use the other at No. 3." Also read | IPL 2024: RCB batter Virat Kohli's record-extending ton against RR slowest in league history Kohli under scrutiny Notably, Kohli came under heavy scrutiny post the match against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (Apr 6) where he smashed his eighth IPL century. However, it was the joint-slowest century in IPL history, alongside Manish Pandey's 67-ball ton against Deccan Chargers in 2009. Pundits argued that Kohli's innings was more counterproductive to RCB's cause than other batters as the team only lost three wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. RCB finished with only 183 on board and eventually lost the contest by six wickets as Jos Buttler smashed a 58-ball hundred. (With inputs from agencies)

Brian Lara against Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli as Indian opening pair for T20 World Cup

It has not been a happy start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians as they sit at the bottom of the table after three defeats in the opening three matches of the tournament. While two defeats were close calls, Mumbai were beaten in a one-sided affair in their first home game where new captain Hardik Pandya faced backlash from the fans. During the match against Rajasthan Royals, Rohit was given good backing by the fans despite his golden duck. Reflecting on this, former Australia player Adam Gilchrist highlighted the importance of Rohit who has a special place in MI fans.

<h2>Adam Gilchrist highlights Rohit’s importance</h2>

"It shows you the status that Rohit Sharma has in the game there. The mysterious manner with which it all played out initially, the pace with which it happened, everyone was stunned with Mumbai getting Hardik Pandya away from Gujarat and then Rohit relinquishing captaincy. It's an odd one. But this is the nature of the beast in the IPL. The tribalism and intensity within fan bases. It's hard to replicate anywhere else with that level of intensity," Gilchrist said on the Club Prarie Fire podcast.

Hardik was controversially handed the Mumbai Indians’ captaincy in December having made a swift return to the franchise on the trade window deadline day in November. His appointment raised eyebrows in the MI camp, as he took&nbsp;over from Rohit who had led the franchise to five IPL titles previously.

Mumbai lost two close encounters at the start of the IPL 2024 campaign losing to Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In Hardik’s debut match as skipper MI lost by six runs to his former side while despite scoring 246 against SRH, they were second best by 31 runs in Hyderabad.

In their third match of the season, also their first on home turf, Mumbai were beaten convincingly by Rajasthan Royals. They lost by six wickets in the one-sided contest which paved the way for their third defeat of the campaign.

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<h2>Mumbai Indians’ next five matches</h2>

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, April 7

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, April 11

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, April 14

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, April 18

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, April 22

It has not been a happy start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians as they sit at the bottom of the table after three defeats in the opening three matches of the tournament.

It has not been a happy start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians as they sit at the bottom of the table after three defeats in the opening three matches of the tournament. While two defeats were close calls, Mumbai were beaten in a one-sided affair in their first home game where new captain Hardik Pandya faced backlash from the fans. During the match against Rajasthan Royals, Rohit was given good backing by the fans despite his golden duck. Reflecting on this, former Australia player Adam Gilchrist highlighted the importance of Rohit who has a special place in MI fans. Adam Gilchrist highlights Rohit’s importance "It shows you the status that Rohit Sharma has in the game there. The mysterious manner with which it all played out initially, the pace with which it happened, everyone was stunned with Mumbai getting Hardik Pandya away from Gujarat and then Rohit relinquishing captaincy. It's an odd one. But this is the nature of the beast in the IPL. The tribalism and intensity within fan bases. It's hard to replicate anywhere else with that level of intensity," Gilchrist said on the Club Prarie Fire podcast. Hardik was controversially handed the Mumbai Indians’ captaincy in December having made a swift return to the franchise on the trade window deadline day in November. His appointment raised eyebrows in the MI camp, as he took over from Rohit who had led the franchise to five IPL titles previously. Mumbai lost two close encounters at the start of the IPL 2024 campaign losing to Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In Hardik’s debut match as skipper MI lost by six runs to his former side while despite scoring 246 against SRH, they were second best by 31 runs in Hyderabad. In their third match of the season, also their first on home turf, Mumbai were beaten convincingly by Rajasthan Royals. They lost by six wickets in the one-sided contest which paved the way for their third defeat of the campaign. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: LSG speedster Mayank Yadav recalls advice from senior India pacer Ishant Sharma Mumbai Indians’ next five matches Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, April 7 Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, April 11 Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, April 14 Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, April 18 Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, April 22

IPL 2024: Australian legend underlines Rohit Sharma’s importance to Mumbai Indians’ fans despite torrid start

Mumbai Indians’ season has got off to a torrid start once again as the five-time champions sit at the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings after three straight defeats. Now on a task to revive their fortunes for the rest of the IPL 2024 season, Mumbai Indians have landed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar to recharge their batteries ahead of a tough couple of weeks. Hardik Pandya and Co were spotted in Jamnagar with the team not in action till Sunday (April 7) when they take in Delhi Capitals in their second home game.

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<h2>Hardik &amp; Co land in Jamnagar</h2>

On Wednesday (April 3), the Mumbai Indians team arrived in the district of Jamnagar as they looked to regroup. Mumbai have lost three matches under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya and have been in sixes and sevens at the start of the season. Players like Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan were spotted arriving at the airport with the former also accompanied by his wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter. The players were also accompanied by coaches and other backroom staff members.

Mumbai lost two close encounters at the start of the IPL 2024 campaign after losing to Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In Hardik’s debut match as skipper, MI lost by six runs to his former side while despite scoring 246 against SRH, they were second best by 31 runs in Hyderabad.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-lsg-seamer-shivam-mavi-ruled-out-due-to-injury-says-will-keep-cheering-for-team-707258">IPL 2024: LSG seamer Shivam Mavi ruled out due to injury, says ‘will keep cheering for team’</a>

In their third match of the season, also their first on home turf, Mumbai were beaten convincingly by Rajasthan Royals. They lost by six wickets in the one-sided contest which turned out to be their third defeat of the campaign.

Despite the defeat, Mumbai can still retain lots of confidence from their previous campaigns having come back from vulnerable situations to reach the playoffs. In 2008 they lost the first four matches and followed with six consecutive wins.

<h2>Mumbai Indians’ next five matches</h2>

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, April 7

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, April 11

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, April 14

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, April 18

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, April 22

Mumbai Indians’ season has got off to a torrid start once again as the five-time champions sit at the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings after three straight defeats.

Mumbai Indians’ season has got off to a torrid start once again as the five-time champions sit at the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings after three straight defeats. Now on a task to revive their fortunes for the rest of the IPL 2024 season, Mumbai Indians have landed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar to recharge their batteries ahead of a tough couple of weeks. Hardik Pandya and Co were spotted in Jamnagar with the team not in action till Sunday (April 7) when they take in Delhi Capitals in their second home game. Captain Rohit Sharma spotted at Jamnagar with his family and other MI player before their big match at Wankhede Stadium against DC. Source close to MI reveals it's a planned break, part of their schedule. What will Do mumbai Indians in Jamnagar now? pic.twitter.com/zfbwVXXwqV — 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) April 2, 2024 × Hardik & Co land in Jamnagar On Wednesday (April 3), the Mumbai Indians team arrived in the district of Jamnagar as they looked to regroup. Mumbai have lost three matches under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya and have been in sixes and sevens at the start of the season. Players like Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan were spotted arriving at the airport with the former also accompanied by his wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter. The players were also accompanied by coaches and other backroom staff members. Mumbai lost two close encounters at the start of the IPL 2024 campaign after losing to Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In Hardik’s debut match as skipper, MI lost by six runs to his former side while despite scoring 246 against SRH, they were second best by 31 runs in Hyderabad. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: LSG seamer Shivam Mavi ruled out due to injury, says ‘will keep cheering for team’ In their third match of the season, also their first on home turf, Mumbai were beaten convincingly by Rajasthan Royals. They lost by six wickets in the one-sided contest which turned out to be their third defeat of the campaign. Despite the defeat, Mumbai can still retain lots of confidence from their previous campaigns having come back from vulnerable situations to reach the playoffs. In 2008 they lost the first four matches and followed with six consecutive wins. Mumbai Indians’ next five matches Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, April 7 Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, April 11 Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, April 14 Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, April 18 Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, April 22

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Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary feels Mumbai Indians (MI) might go back to Rohit Sharma as the captain after Hardik Pandya's struggles in the IPL 2024 edition. After their first three games, MI remain winless and are, in fact, the only team yet to get off the mark in the ten-team tournament. On Monday evening (April 1), Hardik-led Mumbai hosted Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, and lost the game by six wickets after only managing 122/9. As they are at the bottom of the points table, Tiwary feels the MI owners can go back to Rohit.&nbsp;

Speaking on Cricbuzz, after Mumbai's loss to Sanju Samson-led RR, Tiwary pointed out, "Mumbai's captaincy could be handed back to Rohit Sharma. What I understand is that the owners of Mumbai Indians don't hesitate in making decisions. They made the call of taking the captaincy from Rohit and giving it to Hardik Pandya despite Rohit winning five IPL titles for them."

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<h2>'The captaincy has not been great'</h2>

He further added, "Changing the captain is a very big call. They have not picked up a single point this season. And the captaincy is also all over the place, it's not just bad luck and the captaincy has been very good, that's not the case. The captaincy has not been great."

Hardik's captaincy has come under the scanner in this IPL season. His way of using his bowlers has&nbsp;not been well received whereas the all-rounder has not been any such impact as an all-rounder as well. It will be interesting to see if the Mumbai owners make a call on captaincy in the coming days.&nbsp;

MI will now gear up to host Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday afternoon (April 7) and hope to get their first points of the season.

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary feels Mumbai Indians (MI) might go back to Rohit Sharma as the captain after Hardik Pandya's struggles in the IPL 2024 edition.

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary feels Mumbai Indians (MI) might go back to Rohit Sharma as the captain after Hardik Pandya's struggles in the IPL 2024 edition. After their first three games, MI remain winless and are, in fact, the only team yet to get off the mark in the ten-team tournament. On Monday evening (April 1), Hardik-led Mumbai hosted Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, and lost the game by six wickets after only managing 122/9. As they are at the bottom of the points table, Tiwary feels the MI owners can go back to Rohit. Speaking on Cricbuzz, after Mumbai's loss to Sanju Samson-led RR, Tiwary pointed out, "Mumbai's captaincy could be handed back to Rohit Sharma. What I understand is that the owners of Mumbai Indians don't hesitate in making decisions. They made the call of taking the captaincy from Rohit and giving it to Hardik Pandya despite Rohit winning five IPL titles for them." Also read: IPL 2024: BCCI announces rescheduling of KKR vs RR, GT vs DC matches. Check details 'The captaincy has not been great' He further added, "Changing the captain is a very big call. They have not picked up a single point this season. And the captaincy is also all over the place, it's not just bad luck and the captaincy has been very good, that's not the case. The captaincy has not been great." Hardik's captaincy has come under the scanner in this IPL season. His way of using his bowlers has not been well received whereas the all-rounder has not been any such impact as an all-rounder as well. It will be interesting to see if the Mumbai owners make a call on captaincy in the coming days. MI will now gear up to host Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday afternoon (April 7) and hope to get their first points of the season.

IPL 2024: Former cricketer feels Rohit Sharma could take over captaincy from Hardik Pandya amid MI's woes

Mumbai Indians' (MI)&nbsp;struggles continue in the ongoing IPL 2024 edition. In match 14, on Monday evening (April 1), the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai camp hosted Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Being asked to bat first, MI were at the bottom as RR rode on&nbsp;Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal's three-fers and two scalps from Nandre Burger to restrict them to 122/9. In reply, the one-time winners closed the game in 15.3 overs courtesy of Riyan Parag's 54 not out. After the game, Hardik shared an inspiring post for his team.

The new MI captain Hardik wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "If there's one thing you should know about this team, we never give up. We'll keep fighting, we'll keep going."

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Hardik is not having a good run in the IPL 2024 edition, facing the wrath of the fans at every venue, so far, after replacing Rohit Sharma as the MI captain. His own form has been dismal, having not made any impact with the bat and the ball. Against RR, he started a counterattack after Mumbai's early blows but fell for a 21-ball 34. Questions have also been raised about his leadership, with many pointing fingers at his rotation of bowlers.&nbsp;

After the latest defeat, Hardik said at the post-match presentation, "Yes, a tough night, we didn't start the way we wanted to start. I wanted to counter, we were in a decent position to get us around 150-160, but my wicket allowed them to get back more into the game, I needed to do a lot more. It's okay, we didn't expect such a surface, but you can't always have it as a batter, it's nice at times for the bowlers to have a say. It's all about doing the right things, (correct) results happen at times, at some other times it doesn't. As a group, we believe we can do a lot better, but we need to be a bit more disciplined and show a lot more courage."

After three games, MI are at the bottom and will now host Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday afternoon (April 7) and will be desperate to get off the mark in the season.

Mumbai Indians' (MI) struggles continue in the ongoing IPL 2024 edition. In match 14, on Monday evening (April 1), the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai camp hosted Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians' (MI) struggles continue in the ongoing IPL 2024 edition. In match 14, on Monday evening (April 1), the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai camp hosted Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Being asked to bat first, MI were at the bottom as RR rode on Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal's three-fers and two scalps from Nandre Burger to restrict them to 122/9. In reply, the one-time winners closed the game in 15.3 overs courtesy of Riyan Parag's 54 not out. After the game, Hardik shared an inspiring post for his team. The new MI captain Hardik wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "If there's one thing you should know about this team, we never give up. We'll keep fighting, we'll keep going." If there's one thing you should know about this team, we never give up. We'll keep fighting, we'll keep going. pic.twitter.com/ClcPnkP0wZ — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) April 2, 2024 × Also read: IPL 2024: 'Won't earn team's respect': Former Indian all-rounder takes a jibe at MI skipper Hardik Pandya Hardik is not having a good run in the IPL 2024 edition, facing the wrath of the fans at every venue, so far, after replacing Rohit Sharma as the MI captain. His own form has been dismal, having not made any impact with the bat and the ball. Against RR, he started a counterattack after Mumbai's early blows but fell for a 21-ball 34. Questions have also been raised about his leadership, with many pointing fingers at his rotation of bowlers. After the latest defeat, Hardik said at the post-match presentation, "Yes, a tough night, we didn't start the way we wanted to start. I wanted to counter, we were in a decent position to get us around 150-160, but my wicket allowed them to get back more into the game, I needed to do a lot more. It's okay, we didn't expect such a surface, but you can't always have it as a batter, it's nice at times for the bowlers to have a say. It's all about doing the right things, (correct) results happen at times, at some other times it doesn't. As a group, we believe we can do a lot better, but we need to be a bit more disciplined and show a lot more courage." After three games, MI are at the bottom and will now host Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday afternoon (April 7) and will be desperate to get off the mark in the season.

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