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"Title Doesn't Define...": RCB's Smriti Mandhana's Blunt Take On Comparisons With Virat Kohli After WPL Win

RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana feels it's not right for people to undermine Virat Kohli's achievements for the Bengaluru franchise in the wake of her side's Women's Premier League title triumph recently. The Mandhana-led RCB defeated Delhi Capitals to lift the WPL trophy in only their second year, while their male counterparts, led by the charismatic Kohli for nearly a decade before he stepped down, haven't had success in the 16 years of IPL. "The title is one thing, but what he (Kohli) has achieved for India is remarkable. So, I don't think that comparison is right in terms of where my career is and what he has already achieved," Mandhana told the media on Tuesday.

PBKS SWOT Analysis, IPL 2024: Can Punjab Kings Lift Their Maiden Trophy?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are gearing up for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan. Punjab will look to end their search for the elusive IPL trophy after spending Rs 24.95 crores at the mini-auction in Dubai last year. In the previous season, Punjab Kings finished eighth on the points table, winning six matches and suffering eight losses. They haven't made the IPL playoffs since 2014 and it is something PBKS will look to make right in the upcoming campaign.

A deep dive into Asia's ultra-fast fashion giants

Also, human rights groups are up in arms after India implements the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act ahead of upcoming general elections, which begin on April 19.

Empty Stands in Karachi During PSL 2024 Final Leaves Social Media Stunned

There has been a lot of criticism regarding the low attendance during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 and the situation was more or less the same during the final between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United in Karachi on Monday. Several users took to social media to post pictures from the National Stadium in Karachi and they showed mostly empty stands. The users were not very happy with the lack of attendance and some of them even compared the tournament with the numbers seen in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. The WPL final saw an attendance of just over 29,000.

"Was Taking Rs 25 Lakh Per Day In IPL": Navjot Singh Sidhu Confirms Commentary Return

Set to be back in the commentary box after a decade with the upcoming IPL, flamboyant former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu says the glitzy league would help decide the T20 World Cup squad of not just India but also other countries. After a decade-long stint in the unforgiving world of politics, Sidhu and his 'Sidhuisms' will be back on air starting with the IPL, which precedes the T20 World Cup in June.

IPL 2024 SWOT Analysis: Will Gujarat Titans Make It Three Finals In a Row?

Gujarat Titans (GT) were exceptional in their previous two seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik Pandya led the team to consecutive finals with GT winning the title in 2022 before finishing as runners-up in 2023. Expectations will once again be sky-high for Gujarat Titans, but the challenge will be more difficult under the new captain, Shubman Gill. At the mini-auction in December 2023, GT secured the services of Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Spencer Johnson, Manav Suthar, Kartik Tyagi, Sushant Mishra, and Robin Minz for a total of INR 30.3 crore. Gujarat Titans will begin their Indian Premier League 2024 season against Mumbai Indians on March 24 and ahead of the new campaign, let's analyse their strengths, weaknesses, and more in our SWOT analysis.

Massive Blow For Chennai Super Kings, Star Pacer Stretchered Off Field Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener

Chennai Super Kings suffered a massive setback of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was stretched off the field due to injury. During the third ODI against Sri Lanka, Mustafizur complained off a pain in his leg during the 10th over of the SL innings and he was unable to walk off by himself. The fast bowler was picked by CSK in the auction for Rs 2 crore and with CSK facing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of the tournament on March 22, the franchise will be closely monitoring the situation surrounding the health of the Bangladesh cricketer.

SWOT Analysis IPL 2024: Can CSK Defend Title And Become League's Most Successful Franchise?

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will be gearing up for another season under their captain cool M.S. Dhoni. Last year, the Men in Yellow defeated the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans by five wickets to grab their fifth IPL title, equalling Mumbai Indians' record for the most league triumphs. CSK under Dhoni's leadership have played 10 IPL finals in the 16 editions so far and won the title on five occasions - 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.

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"Title Doesn't Define...": RCB's Smriti Mandhana's Blunt Take On Comparisons With Virat Kohli After WPL Win

PBKS SWOT Analysis, IPL 2024: Can Punjab Kings Lift Their Maiden Trophy?

A deep dive into Asia's ultra-fast fashion giants

Empty Stands in Karachi During PSL 2024 Final Leaves Social Media Stunned

"Was Taking Rs 25 Lakh Per Day In IPL": Navjot Singh Sidhu Confirms Commentary Return

IPL 2024 SWOT Analysis: Will Gujarat Titans Make It Three Finals In a Row?

Massive Blow For Chennai Super Kings, Star Pacer Stretchered Off Field Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener

SWOT Analysis IPL 2024: Can CSK Defend Title And Become League's Most Successful Franchise?