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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals Sign Gulbadin Naib To Replace Injured Mitchell Marsh
Delhi Capitals have signed Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib as a replacement for injured Australian star Mitchell Marsh for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Marsh has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. Marsh had featured in the first four games of the season for the Capitals before suffering a hamstring injury in the match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Naib has represented Afghanistan in 82 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 65 T20 Internationals (T20Is) so far. A right-handed batter and a medium pacer, this will be his first stint in the IPL. Naib signed in for his reserve price of INR 50 lakh.
On 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav's T20 World Cup 2024 Berth, Australia Great Says "You Can't..."
Young fast bowler Mayank Yadav has been a revelation for Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing IPL 2024 with the youngster producing a match-winning performance on debut. He took three wickets and impressed everyone with his express pace against Punjab Kings. Mayank followed it up by another match-winning performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru - a match where he produced the fastest delivery of this year's competition at 156.7 Kmph. While he suffered a side strain during the next match and has not make a comeback till now, his performances were enough to spark a conversation about him potentially finding a place in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
Will India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav Return vs CSK? LSG Coach Says...
Young fast bowler Mayank Yadav has been a revelation for Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing IPL 2024 as he produced a sensational match-winning performance on his debut. Mayank, who bowled the fastest delivery of this year's competition at 156.7 Kmph, followed it up with another three-wicket haul that guided his team to victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, a side strain during the game against Gujarat Titans came as a big blow to the youngster and since then, he has not featured in the competition till now. Ahead of LSG's game against Chennai Super Kings, LSG assistant coach Lance Klusener provided a massive fitness update on Mayank and when he can potentially make his return.
"Especially At That Price": West Indies Great Tears Into KKR's Rs 24.75 Crore Buy Mitchell Starc
Kolkata Knight Riders' star pacer Mitchell Starc is having a forgettable Indian Premier League season. The left-arm pacer saw KKR breaking the bank to secure his services ahead of IPL 2024. It was a record sum of Rs 24.75 crore that KKR paid at the auction war to bag Starc. While the price grabbed a lot of eyeballs, Starc failed to live up to the expectations in the first six matches for KKR in IPL 2024. KKR's match against Rajasthan Royals in Tuesday night at Eden Gardens was no different for Starc as he conceded 50 runs in his four overs without taking any wicket.
KKR's Rs 24.75 Crore Pick Mitchell Starc Breaks Silence On Criticism Over Poor IPL Start
Australian speedster Mitchell Starc is not bothered about the criticism directed at him for not living up to his high IPL price tag but on Sunday admitted that his lack of T20 experience could be the reason for taking longer time to find his rhythm. Starc, the IPL's highest buy at a whopping Rs 24.75 crore, came up with his best show this season, claiming 3/28, including two wickets in the final over, that helped KKR restrict Lucknow Super Giants to a below par 161 for 7. KKR then chased down the target in 15.4 overs with eight wickets intact. Prior to Sunday, Starc took just two wickets in four matches with an average of 77 and leaked 11 runs per over as he drew widespread criticism.
"Isko Main Itna Maarunga...": Virat Kohli Recalls Bitter Rivalry With Australia Pacer
India's 2014-15 Test series in Australia is one to remember for Virat Kohli. Not only he shone with the bat Down Under but also became India's Test captain, replacing the great MS Dhoni during the tour. Kohli was the top-scorer for the Indian side in the four-match Test series with 692 runs to his name, being only behind Australia's Steve Smith's tally of 769. Kohli kicked off with a century each in both the innnigs of the first Test that was played at Adelaide Oval. In the next game at The Gabba in Brisbane, Kohli failed to replicate his heroics but he made a good comeback with a ton each in Melbourne and Sydney in the third and final Test matches that folllowed.
MI vs DC Playing XIs, IPL 2024: Who Will Make Way For Suryakumar Yadav? Will Mitchell Marsh Get Axed?
Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Delhi Capitals (CSK) in the 20th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 7. After three consecutive losses, MI are reeling at the bottom of the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, DC won a crucial home fixture against CSK before losing to KKR in Visakhapatnam on April 3. With one win and three losses, DC are languishing ninth in the IPL 2024 standings with two points on the board. Ahead of a crucial outing, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.