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Watch: Seeing Jasprit Bumrah's Yorker Swept For Six, Zaheer Khan Can't Keep Calm

Punjab Kings found a new gem in the form of uncapped batter Ashutosh Sharma who hit some exquisite shots to almost take his team across the line in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. With his 28-ball 61, Ashutosh took Punjab close to Mumbai's total of 192 runs but his dismissal brought an end to the hosts' chase of the target that looked impossible at one point of time. While Ashutosh hit 7 sixes during his stay at the crease, his finest attempt came against Jasprit Bumrah when he dispatched a yorker to the stands.

"Captain Needs To Find Some Form": Ex RCB Star's No Nonsense Hardik Pandya Verdict

It has been a disappointing campaign for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL 2024 till now. The five-time champions courted controversy before the start of the season when they appointed Hardik Pandya in place of Rohit Sharma as their captain - a decision that split their fanbase as well as experts. Things did not improve as they slumped to three consecutive defeats. Hardik and Co did win their next two games but a loss against Chennai Super Kings after conceding more than 200 runs in 20 overs once again led to massive criticism. Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch weighed in on MI's show in IPL 2024 and his verdict included mentions of two of their star cricketers - Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.

"Almost There": Suryakumar Yadav On His Fitness After Ankle Surgery

Mumbai Indians dynmanic batter Suryakumar Yadav provided an update on his fitness after his blitz took Punjab Kings bowlers apart in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. Once again PBKS took the game to the final over and once again they fell short of victory. For PBKS Ashutosh Sharma was the guiding light in the elusive chase, while MI rode high Suryakumar's 78. Surya returned to the on-field action against Delhi Capitals after recovering from ankle surgery he underwent earlier this year.

"Hum Chahte Hain...": LSG Welcome MS Dhoni To Lucknow With Cheeky Hoardings

Chennai Super Kings superstar MS Dhoni is someone who enjoys a massive fanbase all around India and during every match, the fans can be seen chanting his name and cheering his every move. However, ahead of the IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium, the city of Lucknow welcomed him with a number of cheeky hoardings that have gone viral. One of the hoardings read: "Hum chahte hain Dhoni last ball pe six maare, par tab, jab jeetne ke liye 12 run ho (We want MS Dhoni to hit a six in the final ball of the match, but when CSK is chasing 12 runs)."

"Really Brought It To Us": Gerald Coetzee's Big Praise For Ashutosh Sharma After Fighting Knock

Mumbai Indians pacer Gerald Coetzee reserved high praise for Punjab Kings uncapped batter Ashutosh Sharma following his valiant effort in a losing cause in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The 25-year-old raised PBKS from the ashes when they were down and out at 77/6. The writing was on the wall for MI when Ashutosh smoked the ball into the stands on a free hit off Jasprit Bumrah in the 13th over. He got PBKS close in the elusive chase, with three towering sixes off Akash Madhwal in the 16th over, bringing down the equation to 27 runs in 24 balls.

How Gautam Gambhir Transformed Sunil Narine 'The Opener', Rinku Singh Reveals

Sunil Narine opening for Kolkata Knight Riders in this IPL has proved to be a masterstroke and credit for the West Indian's move up the order should go to team mentor Gautam Gambhir, reckons Rinku Singh. Narine smashed his maiden T20 hundred on Tuesday, a 56-ball 109 against Rajasthan Royals. His form at the top this season has been nothing short of remarkable considering he aggregated just 154 runs over the past three seasons while batting lower down the order. As an opener this season, he has already collected 276 runs in six games.

Hardik Pandya Reprimanded By BCCI, Slapped With Hefty Fine. Here's Why

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been handed a fine for Code of Conduct breach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Punjab Kings on Thursday. Hardik, captaining the Mumbai franchise, failed to complete the 20 overs of bowling in the stipulated time, and hence, has been handed a fine of INR 12 lakh. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in a statement, confirmed the same. With this being only the first instance where Hardik failed to match the over-rate criteria, only Rs. 12 lakh fine was imposed.

Hardik Pandya Watches On As Rohit Sharma Plots Final Over Strategy, Video Goes Viral

Mumbai Indians secured a thrilling final-over victory against Punjab Kings on Thursday as the two sides squared-off in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 league match. While it looked like Mumbai's total of 192/7 would be enough for Punjab, heroic performances by young batters Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma too the game too close to anyone's comfort. In the final over, with power-hitter Kagiso Rabada in the middle, Punjab were still in the game, needing 12 runs to win, before MI's former skipper Rohit Sharma decided to step in.

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Watch: Seeing Jasprit Bumrah's Yorker Swept For Six, Zaheer Khan Can't Keep Calm

"Captain Needs To Find Some Form": Ex RCB Star's No Nonsense Hardik Pandya Verdict

"Almost There": Suryakumar Yadav On His Fitness After Ankle Surgery

"Hum Chahte Hain...": LSG Welcome MS Dhoni To Lucknow With Cheeky Hoardings

"Really Brought It To Us": Gerald Coetzee's Big Praise For Ashutosh Sharma After Fighting Knock

How Gautam Gambhir Transformed Sunil Narine 'The Opener', Rinku Singh Reveals

Hardik Pandya Reprimanded By BCCI, Slapped With Hefty Fine. Here's Why

Hardik Pandya Watches On As Rohit Sharma Plots Final Over Strategy, Video Goes Viral