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"Demonstrated Their Ability To Deliver When It Counts": IPL-Winning Coach Praises RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have shown the ability to perform when it matters most, said former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody after their fifth straight win in the IPL. Languishing at the bottom of the points table 10 days ago, Faf du Plessis and co have found their mojo back. Their winning streak has given them a fighting chance to make the knockout stage. "Once again, RCB has demonstrated their ability to deliver when it counts, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling encounter between the two teams," Moody said on Star Sports.

On 'Gutted' Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup Snub, IPL Winning Coach Says, "Massive Impact On..."

Former SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Tom Moody was all praise for Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill after he scored a century in the IPL 2024 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. Gill stormed back to form with a match-winning century against CSK at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gill, who scored 104 off just 55 balls, put on a record opening stand with Sai Sudharsan, who smashed 103 off just 51 balls. While analysing the match, Moody insisted that Gill's knock comes as a huge relief for him after the batter was did not find a place in the T20 World Cup squad.

"Could Have Given Himself Little More Time": Australia Great's Message To 3rd Umpire After Sanju Samson's Controversial Dismissal

Delhi Capitals registered a brilliant 20-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL 2024 match on Tuesday at the Arun Jaitely stadium. However, this match gained a lot of limelight due to the controversy regarding the dismissal of RR skipper Sanju Samson. Chasing 222, the RR skipper was dismissed in the 16th over after he was caught at long-on by Shai Hope. While completing the catch, Hope came extremely close to the boundary line and some replays suggested that there was a chance that he ended up touching the boundary rope with the ball in his hand.

Debate Settled On Sanju Samson's Controversial Dismissal. New Video Shows What Actually Happened

While there were some terrific performances, the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals grabbed the limelight for an entirely different issue. A massive controversy erupted over a contentious catch taken by Shai Hope to dismiss Sanju Samson. Samson, who was batting at 86, slammed Mukesh Kumar straight down the ground but was caught in the deep by Hope. However, while completing the catch, he came extremely close to the boundary line. The third umpire gave him out but Samson refused to leave the field. He continued talking to the official before resultantly leaving.

'Fatigued' Rohit Sharma Should Go On A Break: Indian Captain Sent Clear Message Before T20 World Cup

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke does not read much into Rohit Sharma's string of poor scores, but suggests that the "fatigued" Indian skipper take a break to freshen up ahead of the T20I World Cup. Rohit, who will lead India in the next month's 20-team global showpiece, has four single-digit scores in his last five outings for his franchise Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL. The 37-year-old has had a busy season this year with an intense five-Test series preceding the IPL for Mumbai Indians, who are all but eliminated from the race to the playoffs this year.

Watch: Andre Russell's Debut Music Video 'Ladki Tu Kamaal Ki' Is Fire Ft. Avika Gor

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan recently praised his player Andre Russell in a special way. The big-hitting West Indies star has been long-time recruit of the two-time IPL franchise. Shah Rukh referred to him as the 'Fashionista'. "Such a wonderful person to be around, and such a great cricketer. He reminds us of the first big man like Universe Boss, Mr. Gayle. He's like that, and I love the fact that he's very fashion-conscious. He likes to dress well, do his hair," the actor said on Star Sports.

"Touched Boundary Line Twice": Navjot Singh Sidhu's Clear Take On Sanju Samson Dismissal Row

The IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals on Tuesday saw a massive controversy over Shai Hope's catch to dismiss Sanju Samson. Samson, who was batting on 86, looked in fine form as he slammed DC pacer Mukesh Kumar straight down the ground. However, Hope was positioned at long-on and although he completed the catch, it looked like he was too close to the boundary ropes. The third umpire ruled in DC's favour prompting disbelief from the RR camp and Sanju ended up having a heated discussion with the umpires. Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu claimed that the fielder touched the boundary rope twice during the catch and even came up with a 'fly in the milk' analogy to explain the complete situation.

'May Feel Intimidated Telling Virat Kohli...': Brian Lara's Tough Advice To Coach Rahul Dravid Ahead Of T20 WC

India head coach Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup in the Americas next month, the great Brian Lara said on Tuesday. As many as eight players from the 2022 edition of the ICC event find a place in the squad with the team continuing to back the unmatched experience of Kohli and Rohit.

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"Demonstrated Their Ability To Deliver When It Counts": IPL-Winning Coach Praises RCB

On 'Gutted' Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup Snub, IPL Winning Coach Says, "Massive Impact On..."

"Could Have Given Himself Little More Time": Australia Great's Message To 3rd Umpire After Sanju Samson's Controversial Dismissal

Debate Settled On Sanju Samson's Controversial Dismissal. New Video Shows What Actually Happened

'Fatigued' Rohit Sharma Should Go On A Break: Indian Captain Sent Clear Message Before T20 World Cup

Watch: Andre Russell's Debut Music Video 'Ladki Tu Kamaal Ki' Is Fire Ft. Avika Gor

"Touched Boundary Line Twice": Navjot Singh Sidhu's Clear Take On Sanju Samson Dismissal Row

'May Feel Intimidated Telling Virat Kohli...': Brian Lara's Tough Advice To Coach Rahul Dravid Ahead Of T20 WC