Delhi remain winless but Pant shows improvement
NEW DELHI : Delhi Capitals remained winless in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but captain Rishabh Pant showed improvement as he eyes a place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup in June.
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Rajasthan Royals boost spinning stocks as Proteas tweaker Keshav Maharaj joins IPL franchise
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj will participate in his first-ever IPL tournament after the Rajasthan Royals added him to their squad on Thursday.
Watch: Heinrich Klaasen's Little Daughter Cheers For Him During IPL 2024 Match vs MI. Cute Video Goes Viral
Heinrich Klaasen was in beast mode during SunRisers Hyderabad's IPL 2024 game against Mumbai Indians at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday night. The right-handed South African batter smashed 80 not out off only 34 balls with the help of 4 fours and 7 sixes. His strike rate was 235.29. While the dangerous form of Klaasen hogged the limelight during the game, his 15-month-old daughter also dragged attention for her cuteness. The kid was seen waving the SRH flag while cheering for her father during the game from the match venue, leaving internet in awe.
Slur on Rangers hero sees BBC presenter breach guidelines after 'personal attack' on air
BBC presenter Stuart Cosgrove has been found to have breached the broadcasters guidelines with his comments about Rangers legend Richard Gough.
IPL 2024: Riyan Parag's Magnificent 84 Sets Up Rajasthan Royals' 12-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals
Young Riyan Parag showed why he is considered a precocious talent as he struck a stunning 84 not out off 45 balls to set up a 12-run win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals in their IPL match in Jaipur on Thursday. Sent in to bat, RR were reduced to 36 for 3 in the eighth over but the 22-year-old Parag single-handedly took the home side to 185 for 5 with a magnificent unbeaten knock studded with seven fours and six sixes.
Suryakumar Yadav's "Little Correction Mate" Comment For An X User Is Viral
Mumbai Indians continue to miss their star batter Suryakumar Yadav, who is currently sidelined due to injury. Things have not gone well for MI in the absence of Suryakumar as they have lost their first two games in IPL 2024. Ahead of MI's second game, which was against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, a fan pointed out how getting to face the Hardik Pandya-led side early in the tournament was good for SRH. "Important match today especially for SunRisers Hyderabad at home. Might be the best time to play Mumbai Indians this early. Players like Kishan look currently under cooked for game time form & no Suryakumar Yadav yet , still has ankle problem," wrote the user on X.
Watch: 4,4,6,4,6 - Riyan Parag's Explosive Batting Show Lights Up IPL 2024
Riyan Parag struck a stunning 84 not out off 45 balls to single-handedly take Rajasthan Royals to 185 for 5 in their Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals on Thursday. Parag, who made 43 in the Royals' previous match, took 25 runs off veteran South African pacer Anrich Nortje with scores of 4, 4, 6, 4, 6, 1 in the final over to hit his highest T20 score. His knock was studded with seven fours and six sixes. He held the home side's innings together after they were invited to bat first. He shared 54 and 52 runs respectively with Ravichandran Ashwin (29) and Dhruv Jurel (20) after RR made a shaky start. Royals captain Sanju Samson threatened to play another destructive innings after his knock of 82 not out in the win against Lucknow Super Giants as he struck three consecutive boundaries in the fourth over bowled by pacer Mukesh Kumar.
Rajasthan Royals Add Keshav Maharaj In Place Of Prasidh Krishna, KKR Get New Spinner
Rajasthan Royals on Thursday added senior South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj to their squad in place of pacer Prasidh Krishna for the ongoing Indian Premier League.