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"Ex-Foreign Players...": Wasim Akram's Response To Pietersen's "Virat Kohli Should Leave RCB" Remark

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title was shattered once again as the franchise crashed out of the tournament after losing to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator. RCB managed to pull off a remarkable comeback to reach the playoffs after losing seven of their first eight games. However, RCB succumed to a crushing defeat at the expense of RR in the Eliminator. Virat Kohli was the top performer for the franchise yet again as he bowed out of the tournament with the Orange Cap firmly stuck on his head.

IPL 2024: 52 Runs Entire Season, Glenn Maxwell Subjected To Brutal Social Media Trolling

It was a season to forget for Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Glenn Maxwell who couldn't rise up to the occasion for the franchise. RCB were knocked out by Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator contest on Wednesday, with Maxwell incurring a golden duck. The Australian all-rounder was shown no mercy by former cricketers and fans who asked some tough questions from him over his repeated failures in the league. After a string of poor performances in the first half of IPL, Maxwell even decided to take an indefinite break from the league, but the absence of other overseas stars like Phil Salt, prompted the Aussie star's return.

Virat Kohli Asked By Kevin Pietersen To Leave RCB To End IPL Title Drought, Join This Franchise

For the 17th season in a row, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign trophyless. The 6 consecutive wins feat seemed to have brought a never-seen-before hunger in the Bengaluru franchise but Rajasthan Royals ended their winning streak with an impressive victory in the Eliminator on Wednesday. Seeing Kohli end another season trophy-less, former England captain Kevin Pietersen urged the talismanic batter leave RCB and join his hometown club Delhi Capitals in the pursuit of title.

"Are Umpires Blind?" World Cup Winner Angry As Dinesh Karthik Survives Controversial LBW In RCB vs RR IPL Clash

The RCB vs RR IPL 2024 Eliminator saw a controversial moment as Dinesh Karthik was given not out off a controversial LBW call. The RCB batter was given LBW in the 15th over on the first ball that he faced. Karthik was given LBW off Avesh Khan's bowling. The full and straight delivery, that bent late, hit the pads. After much deliberation, Karthik went for DRS. It showed a big spike on UltraEdge, but it was hard to decipher if it was because the bat was hitting pad or the ball. The ball was close to the bat as well. RR players Avesh Khan and Riyan Parag looked shocked as Karthik was given not out. RR Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara fumed and went to talk to the umpires.

Dinesh Karthik Out Or Not? Sunil Gavaskar's Verdict In RR vs RCB Umpiring Controversy, Kumar Sangakkara Fumes

Yet another umpiring controversy rocked the IPL 2024. This time it happened in the RR vs RCB IPL 2024 Eliminator with Dinsh Karthik's perceived LBW at the centre of it all. After Rajasthan Royals reigned supreme to reduce Royal Challengers Bengaluto to five down, the onus was on Dinesh Karthik to take the latter to a respectable total. But the batter was given LBW in the 15th over on the first ball that he faced. Karthik was given LBW off Avesh Khan's bowling.

Gautam Gambhir Responds After KKR Fan Girl's Viral Plea: "Will Not Propose..."

Gautam Gambhir must be a happy man. After he took over Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor, the team has assured itself a top-two finish in the IPL 2024 points table. It will get two chances to qualify for the final. Under Gautam Gambhir, who had earlier guided KKR to an IPL win when he was the captain, the side has looked aggressive and much better than the rest. Only RR, so far, can come close to the balance and consistency shown by the side.

Kevin Pietersen's Stunning Reply As Gautam Gambhir Calls Him "Worse Than Any Leader"

Kevin Pietersen, one of the finest players to have played for England, isn't someone who gets many points as a leader by former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir. In a scathing analysis of Pietersen's captaincy credentials, Gambhir called him 'worse than any other leader' , while also putting the same stamp on former South Africa star AB de Villiers. As Gambhir's comments took social media by storm, even Pietersen came across the verdict from the Kolkata Knight Riders mentor. To the surprise of many, the retired England batter took the comment rather sportingly.

"Don't Think He Has Achieved Anything In IPL": Gautam Gambhir Blasts RCB Great

Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been facing a lot of criticism due to his performance as Mumbai Indians skipper in the ongoing IPL 2024. The decision taken by the MI management to appoint him as the captain in place of Rohit Sharma was not received well by a section of the fanbase and things got worse as MI won just 4 out of their 13 matches in the competition. Hardik's captaincy came under the scanner with former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen and former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star AB De Villiers also weighing in on the conversation.

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"Ex-Foreign Players...": Wasim Akram's Response To Pietersen's "Virat Kohli Should Leave RCB" Remark

IPL 2024: 52 Runs Entire Season, Glenn Maxwell Subjected To Brutal Social Media Trolling

Virat Kohli Asked By Kevin Pietersen To Leave RCB To End IPL Title Drought, Join This Franchise

"Are Umpires Blind?" World Cup Winner Angry As Dinesh Karthik Survives Controversial LBW In RCB vs RR IPL Clash

Dinesh Karthik Out Or Not? Sunil Gavaskar's Verdict In RR vs RCB Umpiring Controversy, Kumar Sangakkara Fumes

Gautam Gambhir Responds After KKR Fan Girl's Viral Plea: "Will Not Propose..."

Kevin Pietersen's Stunning Reply As Gautam Gambhir Calls Him "Worse Than Any Leader"

"Don't Think He Has Achieved Anything In IPL": Gautam Gambhir Blasts RCB Great