Rohit Sharma 'not a big fan of impact player rule' in IPL
India captain Rohit Sharma has said he is not a fan of the IPL's "impact player" rule and believes it is taking too much out of the game just for a bit more entertainment.
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"Everything Is Fake": Rohit Sharma Denies T20 World Cup Meeting Report Claiming Focus On Hardik Pandya
India captain Rohit Sharma has rubbished the rumours of him meeting head coach Rahul Dravid and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, in the midst of the Indian Premier League, to discuss India's plans for the T20 World Cup. Over the past few days, several reports claimed that Rohit caught up with Dravid and Agarkar in Mumbai for a two-hour-long meeting, where two primary topics were discussed - Hardik Pandya needs to bowl regularly in order to get into the T20 World Cup squad and whether Virat Kohli should open the batting with the Indian skipper.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XIs And Impact Substitutes
Punjab Kings will square off against Mumbai Indians in the 33rd match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Thursday. Led by stand-in captain Sam Curran, Punjab Kings will aim to return to winning ways after losing their last two matches. With four points from six matches, the Kings are placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings. Similarly, Mumbai Indians will look to bounce back after succumbing to a 20-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings in their previous outing.
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be facing Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League, 2024. The match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali on Thursday. Punjab Kings have played six matches in the series and are ranked seventh on the points table, while Mumbai Indians have also played six matches and are ranked eighth on the points table. In the last match played by Punjab Kings against Rajasthan Royals, Rajasthan beat Punjab by three wickets.
"What Is Your Contribution To Indian Cricket?": Ex-India Star's Tirade Against Harsha Bhogle, Deletes Post
Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan took a sly dig at renowned cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle over his remarks on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). For the unversed, Bhogle put out a post saying that CSK were 20 runs short of the par score during their IPL 2024 match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium last week. He explained that "with a bit of dew coming in and not many bowling options" CSK might struggle to defend the target against a batting-heavy MI side.
India's T20 World Cup Squad: One Big Star To Miss Out, 'Close Call' Over Wicketkeeper's Slot - Report
The national selection committee is unlikely to blood any rookie IPL performer during the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas but a couple of tried-and-tested faces might have to brace up for disappointment when the squad is finalised by the end of this month. With the ICC making it mandatory to announce the provisional 15-member squad by May 1 cut-off date, Ajit Agarkar and his colleagues have some straightforward choices to make if every member of the team is fit.
Virat Kohli Asks For Clarity On T20 World Cup, Says Report. BCCI's Reply Has Role Change Twist
With just weeks to go before the T20 World Cup 2024 squad is finalized, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly had a chat with skipper Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid and selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai. A number of places are up for discussion, including the talismanic Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya. The debate over Kohli's strike-rate has only enraged as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has progressed while Hardik's below-par batting performance and sporadic bowling spells have left much to be desired. (IPL 2024 Points Table)
"There In His Head...": MI Insider Reveals How Hardik Pandya Is Reacting To 'Daily' Booing
With Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya continuing to receive hostile treatment from fans in the ongoing Indian Premier League, his teammate Shreyas Gopal felt on Wednesday it will only strengthen his resolve to come back stronger with some good performances. Pandya was announced as MI captain for the IPL 2024 season, replacing fan-favourite Rohit Sharma, who led the franchise to five titles. The change of guard hasn't gone down well with the fans, who have expressed their displeasure by booing Pandya across venues.