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"Sometimes Stuff Pops On My Instagram": Andre Russell's Epic Description Of Whirlwind Knock vs SRH

Following his side's four run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell said that pacer Harshit Rana wanted the last over and lauded the young pacer for coming back well after conceding a six while defending 13 runs in the final over. Despite an all-round show by Russell, SRH's Heinrich Klaasen threatened to ruin KKR's party and dented the Rs 24-plus crore prize-tagged Mitchell Starc's IPL comeback with some massive sixes. But a win was not meant to be for SRH as Harshit managed to keep his composure and defended 13 runs in the last over despite Klaasen hitting him for a massive six early on. Harshit went on to pick up two wickets, including that off Klaasen.

Did Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya Get Booed By Ahmedabad Crowd? Internet Says This

Hardik Pandya returned to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the first time since completing a sensational trade from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024. Following the trade, Hardik replaced Rohit Sharma as the MI skipper and the game against GT on Sunday was also his first at the helm of the five-time champions. There was a lot of noise from the crowd when MI skipper Hardik and GT skipper Shubman Gill came out for the toss and some users on the social media believe that the all-rounder was booed heavily by the Ahmedabad crowd.

"Captaincy Came Early" For Shubman Gill: Mohammed Shami's Honest Verdict Ahead Of GT vs MI Clash

Injured Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Mohammed Shami has opened up about Shubman Gill taking over the captaincy of the franchise for IPL 2024. Gill replaced Hardik Pandya as captain of GT following the all-rounder's trade to Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction last year. Gill will make his captaincy debut against Hardik's MI at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Speaking on the change in leadership, Shami, who has been ruled out of the season due to an injury, suggested that captaincy arrived too early for Gill.

"Most Underrated Player": Internet Explodes As Sanju Samson Slams 52-Ball-82 For Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson yet again made a fiery start to his IPL campaign with a belligerent 82 not out as Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 193 for four against Lucknow Super Giants in their season-opener on Sunday. Royals skipper Samson hit half a dozen of sixes along with three fours in his 52-ball-knock, which was replete with spectacular hits in all parts of the ground. His knock provided Rajasthan Royals both impetus and stability after twin blows in the Powerplay. With Riyan Parag (43, 29 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes) also playing his part well by forging a 93-run association for the third wicket to consolidate for their side, Royals batting did come good in their opening game.

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians LIVE Score, IPL 2024: Focus On Shubman Gill And Hardik Pandya In GT vs MI Clash

GT vs MI IPL 2024 Live Score: Gujarat Titans welcome a former ally in Hardik Pandya as they take on Mumbai Indians in their opening match of IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hardik rejoined MI after two seasons in Ahmedabad, and having led GT to the title in 2022.

"World Ain't Ready": Riyan Parag's Fiery Knock For Rajasthan Royals Sends Internet Into Frenzy

Riyan Parag has often faced criticism for not making most of his opportunities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but the all-rounder started the 2024 season with an impressive knock on Sunday. During the IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants, the Rajasthan Royals player looked in fine touch as he slammed 43 off just 29 deliveries with the help of one boundary and three sixes. Parag had a brilliant run of form in domestic cricket in the past year and he was able to convert it into a good show in the IPL as well. The knock earned him a lot of praise on social media with users complementing him on his effort.

Kidambi Srikanth's Swiss Open Campaign Ends With Defeat In Semi-Finals

Kidambi Srikanth's Swiss Open 2024 journey came to an unfortunate end as India's ace shuttler suffered defeat in the men's singles semi-finals at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel. Srikanth lost 21-15, 9-21, 18-21 against world No. 22 Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei in the last-four match, which lasted one hour and five minutes. This was Srikanth's first BWF semi-final appearance since November 2022. The former world number one Indian badminton player started the match off on a high note, winning the opening game 21-15 because of his offensive smashes and excellent net play.

NDTV Indian Of The Year: "It Took Me 33 Years To Prove Myself," Says Para-Athlete Suvarna Raj

Para-athlete Suvarna Raj, who has represented the country in global events, said that it took her 33 years to prove herself. Suvarna won two medals in the 2014 Asian Para Games in Korea while also clinching two medals at the Thailand Para Table Tennis Open in 2013. The star athlete spoke her heart at NDTV Indian Of The Year 2024 award ceremony in New Delhi on Saturday. She said in the program that she had become a victim of polio at the age of two years. In such a situation, it became a responsibility for the parents right from childhood to look after her, Raj added.

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"Sometimes Stuff Pops On My Instagram": Andre Russell's Epic Description Of Whirlwind Knock vs SRH

Did Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya Get Booed By Ahmedabad Crowd? Internet Says This

"Captaincy Came Early" For Shubman Gill: Mohammed Shami's Honest Verdict Ahead Of GT vs MI Clash

"Most Underrated Player": Internet Explodes As Sanju Samson Slams 52-Ball-82 For Rajasthan Royals

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians LIVE Score, IPL 2024: Focus On Shubman Gill And Hardik Pandya In GT vs MI Clash

"World Ain't Ready": Riyan Parag's Fiery Knock For Rajasthan Royals Sends Internet Into Frenzy

Kidambi Srikanth's Swiss Open Campaign Ends With Defeat In Semi-Finals

NDTV Indian Of The Year: "It Took Me 33 Years To Prove Myself," Says Para-Athlete Suvarna Raj